Four Forest Lucerne: Bilingual education with purpose
Four Forest Lucerne offers a structured and supportive bilingual education for children aged 3 to 15 years, grounded in the Swiss Curriculum 21 with English language instruction following the British National Curriculum.
Located next to the beautiful Rotsee in Lucerne, the campus provides a calm and accessible setting for both local and international families seeking academic quality and a strong language foundation.
Weekly bilingual immersion
The school’s approach is shaped by a simple but effective model: weekly bilingual immersion. Classes alternate each week between English and German, allowing students to develop fluency and confidence in both languages over time. Native-speaking teachers deliver all instruction during their respective language weeks. This method supports consistent learning and allows students to truly inhabit each language, one week at a time.
Preschool
Children can begin their learning journey as early as age 3 in Preschool, where language development is fostered through play, singing, storytelling, and guided social interaction. This play-based model creates a strong foundation in both English and German, with activities tailored to meet each child’s developmental stage.
Primary School
From 2nd Kindergarten through to Grade 6, the Primary School continues with the bilingual immersion model and introduces a broader academic programme. Lessons follow the Swiss Curriculum 21, with English language instruction based on the British curriculum. Class sizes remain small, and teachers provide ongoing individual support, ensuring that each student is both challenged and nurtured as they progress.
LMS German Track
From Grade 5 onwards, Four Forest Lucerne also offers the LMS German Track, a structured programme running through Grade 10. LMS is designed for students who wish to follow a German-language pathway aligned with Swiss educational standards.
Students build critical thinking and communication skills, preparing for a variety of post-primary options, including short-term gymnasium entry, apprenticeships, or other future pathways.
Teachers work closely with students and families to guide next steps, offering a tailored experience that reflects each learner’s goals and potential.
Co-curricular activities at Four Forest Lucerne
Beyond academics, Four Forest Lucerne offers a varied co-curricular programme that supports students’ broader development. The after-school club includes supervised play and creative activities, while enrichment options and Homework Club provide additional academic and organisational support. School events, excursions, and seasonal celebrations help foster friendships across age groups and strengthen the sense of community.
Safety and well-being
Safety and well-being are a top priority. The school follows clear policies for health, safeguarding, and child protection, with all staff receiving regular training and well-defined procedures in place. Parents have access to transparent information regarding school policies, complaints procedures, and data protection, supporting a relationship built on trust and clarity.
The Four Forest Schools group
The Lucerne campus shares its values and educational philosophy with its sister school in Zug, and both schools are part of the Four Forest Schools group. Together, they provide families in central Switzerland with a consistent and reliable educational option rooted in quality, structure, and care.
Four Forest Lucerne welcomes students throughout the school year and supports smooth transitions into the school community at any stage. Whether a child is starting in Preschool or Kindergarten, or entering the LMS programme in later years, Four Forest provides the structure, guidance, and learning environment needed to progress with confidence.
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