Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
In the process of preparing the material, we referenced the following sources: Wikipedia, International Baccalaureate, MonoNews, Cambridge International, International Schools Database
Description of Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
- Foundation year: 1904
- Location: St. Moritz
- Age of students: 11-18 years
- Type of education: mixed
- Number of students: 320, 200 are foreign students
- Programs: IB, Swiss Matura, German Abitur, summer courses of English, German
- Cost: from 24000 CHF per term with accommodation
- Ranking: one of the best international schools in Switzerland
- Accommodation: residence.
The prestigious international boarding school Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is located in the Alps at an altitude of more than 1,850 meters. Not far from it, there is a popular resort and a very picturesque town St. Moritz. The school occupies part of Zuoz town. This universal resort is famous for its wide range of winter, summer sports entertainments. The location is largely due to the features of the school, in particular, special attention to the sport.
The Enghandin Valley, where the boarding school is located, is one of the most picturesque places in this part of Switzerland. The surrounding nature provides active lifestyle. Students are fans of hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing.
The school-board is proud of academic preparation of its graduates. Most of them can easily enter prestigious universities in Switzerland, Germany (studying in Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is conducted in German and English). The rest are chosen by high-ranking universities of other countries in Europe and in the world.
Fundamental principles of the institution are honesty, tolerance, respect for others. Students in the school not only receive academic knowledge necessary for continuing their studies at the university, but also acquire the skills of interethnic communication. They bring up a sense of responsibility, motivation for achievement. These qualities are valuable for life in general and for a successful career in particular.
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
The German branch prepares for the Abitur certificate.
German language instruction.
Abitur is a two-year special course that will level the difference between 11 and 13-year educational cycles. Foreign students are offered 5 directions of study:
- T (basic disciplines are mathematics, physics);
- M (biology);
- W (mathematics, economics);
- S (social sciences, foreign language and other subjects);
- G (history, German literature and other subjects).
Basic costs per year. Collection for boys:
Kleinhaus & Spencer House (7 - 10, 11 grades - 12 grades)
Single room: 79'100 CHF.-
Double room: 73'600 CHF.-
Grosshaus (7 - 10, 11 grades - 12 grades)
Single room: 79'100 CHF.-
Double room: no double rooms
Basic expenses per year. Collection for girls:
Chesa Arpiglia & Chesa Urezza (7 - 10 11 grades - 12 grades)
Single room: 81'600 / 84'200 CHF.-
Double room: 76'100 / 78'700 CHF.-
International Baccalaureate is a curriculum that was created more than half a century ago in Switzerland for a universal school curriculum, which allows to equate the education received by students in other countries with the national one. Today IB Diploma (the equivalent of the certificate of secondary education) is recognized as the leading universities in the world.
The program has a number of features. One of such is the development of students' social adaptation skills, regardless of their chosen specialization. The emphasis is on independent work. Students are taught to think critically and motivate to achieve. This style of teaching spurs interest in in-depth study of priority subjects. The program, aimed at developing self-confidence, is ideal for single-minded students.
As for academic preparation, a large selection of subjects is offered to students. Obligatory is the study of science (methodology) and mathematics. In total, to receive IB Diploma, it is enough to pass examinations in 6 subjects. Teaching of disciplines is conducted on two levels: standard and advanced.
Summer Courses
The school invites you to a language program at a summer camp where, in addition to intensive German, English or French studying, children will get acquainted and entertained throughout the academic period, enjoying the beauty of the Alpine Nature and clean mountain air.
Children from 10 to 15 years old who want to take 15 interesting lessons + 4 independent lessons per week under the supervision of an experienced teacher will be accepted for studying. Classes will be held in small groups of no more than 10 people, so that each child receives enough attention.
Additionally, golf classes will be held with a coach for 3 hours a day. Here, the guys will be able to develop the technique of the game, skills, because they will be taught by the best instructors, members of the Swiss PGA.
Approximate order of the day:
- 8:00 - breakfast;
- 8: 30- 11:50 - lessons in the classes;
- 12: 00-12: 30 - lunch;
- 13: 15-16: 45 - sport or golf academy;
- 17: 15-18: 00 - doing homework;
- 18: 30-19: 00 - dinner;
- 19:30 - the beginning of the evening program of activities.
At the end of the summer camp, all students will receive a certificate of passing the language program.
The children will be accommodated in single or double rooms on the full board basis. On weekends there is an interesting program: besides excursions counselors and teachers offer swimming and rafting.
In the afternoon, students are offered various sports activities, during which the language practice continues. All sports activities take place on the territory belonging to the school. Additional active recreation programs include climbing lessons, biking, sailing, mountaineering and many other entertainments.
The course can last 2 or 4 weeks, and the cost depends on the dates of arrival. The golf academy hosts from July 16 to 29 and from July 30 to August 12.
The studying includes a preliminary test in a foreign language, 15 lessons per week and a certificate that the student will receive upon graduation. Also, the student has the opportunity to spend 4 individual lessons with the teacher 4 times a week. The price includes educational books and materials, as well as food and accommodation. Once a week, students are provided with laundry services, 3 or 4 hours a day - golf or other sports to choose from. Tours and a nightly entertainment program are available.
Not included in the course price:
- The child care during the period between arrivals;
- Visa fee in the consulate of Switzerland;
- Rental of a golf bag;
- Transfer from Zurich;
- Tickets;
- Medical insurance policy.
Summer Courses
The school invites you to a language program at a summer camp where, in addition to intensive German, English or French instruction, children will get acquainted and entertained throughout the educational period, enjoying the beauty of the Alpine Nature and clean mountain air.
Children from 10 to 15 years old who want to take 15 interesting lessons + 4 independent lessons per week under the supervision of an experienced teacher will be accepted for studying. Classes will be held in small groups of no more than 10 people, so that each child receives enough attention.
Additionally, golf classes will be held with a coach for 3 hours a day. Here, the guys will be able to develop the technique of the game, skills, because they will be taught by the best instructors, members of the Swiss PGA.
Approximate order of the day:
- 8:00 - breakfast;
- 8: 30- 11:50 - lessons in the classes;
- 12: 00-12: 30 - lunch;
- 13: 15-16: 45 - sport or golf academy;
- 17: 15-18: 00 - doing homework;
- 18: 30-19: 00 - dinner;
- 19:30 - the beginning of the evening program of activities.
The following components are not included in the cost of program:
- The child care during the period between arrivals;
- Visa fee in Consulate of Switzerland;
- Rental of a golf bag;
- Transfer from Zurich;
- Tickets;
- Medical insurance policy.
At the end of the summer camp, all students will receive a certificate of passing the language program.
The children will be accommodated in single or double rooms on the full board basis. On weekends there is an interesting program: besides excursions counselors and teachers offer swimming and rafting.
In the afternoon, students are offered various sports activities, during which the language practice continues. All sports activities take place on the territory belonging to the school. Additional active recreation programs include:
- Climbing lessons;
- Biking;
- Sailing;
- Mountaineering and many other entertainments.
The course can last 2 or 4 weeks, and the cost depends on the dates of arrival. The golf academy hosts from July 12 to July 25 and from July 26 to August 8.
The studying includes a preliminary test in a foreign language, 15 lessons per week and a certificate that the student will receive upon graduation. Also, the student has the opportunity to spend 4 individual lessons with the teacher 4 times a week. The price includes educational books and materials, as well as food and accommodation. Once a week, students are provided with laundry services, 3 or 4 hours a day - golf or other sports to choose from. Tours and a nightly entertainment program are available.
Summer Courses
The school invites you to a language program at a summer camp where, in addition to intensive German, English or French instruction, children will get acquainted and entertained throughout the academic period, enjoying the beauty of the Alpine Nature and clean mountain air.
Children from 10 to 15 years old who want to take 15 interesting lessons + 4 independent lessons per week under the supervision of an experienced teacher will be accepted for studying. Classes will be held in small groups of no more than 10 people, so that each child receives enough attention.
Additionally, golf classes will be held with a coach for 3 hours a day. Here, the guys will be able to develop the technique of the game, skills, because they will be taught by the best instructors, members of the Swiss PGA.
Approximate order of the day:
- 8:00 - breakfast;
- 8: 30- 11:50 - lessons;
- 12: 00-12: 30 - lunch;
- 13: 15-16: 45 - sport or golf academy;
- 17: 15-18: 00 - doing homework;
- 18: 30-19: 00 - dinner;
- 19:30 - the beginning of the evening program of activities.
At the end of the summer camp, all students will receive a certificate of the language program.
The children will be accommodated in single or double rooms on the full board basis. On weekends there is an interesting program: besides excursions counselors and teachers offer swimming and rafting.
In the afternoon, students are offered various sports activities, during which the language practice continues. All sports activities take place on the territory belonging to the school. Additional active recreation programs include:
- Climbing lessons;
- Biking;
- Sailing;
- Mountaineering and many other entertainments.
The course can last 2 or 4 weeks, and the cost depends on the dates of arrival. The golf academy hosts from July 12 to July 25 and from July 26 to August 8.
The studying includes a preliminary test in a foreign language, 15 lessons per week and a certificate that the student will receive upon graduation. Also, the student has the opportunity to spend 4 individual lessons with the teacher 4 times a week. The price includes educational books and materials, as well as food and accommodation. Once a week, students are provided with laundry services, 3 or 4 hours a day - golf or other sports to choose from. Tours and a nightly entertainment program are available.
Not included in the course price:
- The child care during the period between arrivals;
- Visa fee in the consulate of Switzerland;
- Rental of golf bags;
- Transfer from Zurich;
- Tickets;
- Medical insurance policy.
Accommodation, meals, prices
There are 5 residences for students. Students live in 1-2-bed apartments with private facilities. Also in the residences there are triple rooms. Single rooms are offered to senior students. The younger children in the dormitories are surrounded by the care of the teachers around the clock. Elder ones are given a certain degree of freedom.
Students' meals are organized in 2 large school canteens. Younger and senior students eat separately. The menu of those and others includes quite useful products. Dishes of national, European cuisine are prepared by professional chefs from farm products.
Subjects and sports
Advantages
- Choice of educational programs. Students receive classical education in accordance with German, Swiss standards. The board also has a vocational education department. In business school you can get special knowledge, improve command of English.
- Individual support from the school staff. Great importance in the school is attached to the personal approach in studying, leisure, sports and creative development of students.
- A wide range of sports programs.
- Own alumnus club. A broad network of contacts, that helps students to stay in touch. Among the organizers of the club there are administration representatives. They act in most cases as organizers of meetings and events.
Facilities and equipment at Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
The campus of the boarding school occupies a large territory in a picturesque Alpine valley. Everything here is very convenient for studying, living, sports and interesting pastime. The classes of the boarding school are equipped with everything necessary for quality education. The laboratories are equipped with modern technology. The material base of the school is one of its advantages. The pride of the educational institution is its own theater Zuoz Globe, a multimedia center.
The campus sports infrastructure is represented by 2 football fields, several volleyball courts, 6 tennis courts, 2 ice skating rinks, 6 firecrackers, a field for hockey on grass, cricket.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Deposit;
- Registration fee;
- Supervision
- Visa fees and services.
Extras:
- Deposit for a course/programme 16000 CHF
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 1500 CHF
- Study materials 900 CHF
- Medical insurance 150 CHF
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
Students of the private school Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz.
We are the best friends, we write the "international" opinion about the best school in Switzerland Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz. Why did we leave to study far from home? We always like Switzerland and its nature. But the main thing is that you can be firmly confident in entering the leading European and foreign universities. We have been studying for 2 years. In addition to the studied language, we attend the department of professional preparation. At leisure, we took a great interest in tobogganing and skiing. Winter here is a delight! And we are proud of the student theater Zuoz Globe. We urge our fellow countrymen to follow our example and come to study in Switzerland!
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
