Lucerne is distinguished by an extensive educational system that covers pre-school institutions, public/private/international schools, vocational schools and universities: technical schools, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
In Switzerland's multilingual structure, the cantons assume primary responsibility for the educational system. The cantons and their municipalities finance 90 per cent of education expenditure from public funds.
Compulsory education consists of primary and lower secondary schools. It is free for every child: the communes provide all children with the opportunity to attend school in their area.
The first two years of primary school are organized either as a kindergarten or as the first cycle of education. A new stage in children life begins when they attends primary school: children become more independent, learn to organize, master the road to school. The most prestigious secondary education in Lucerne, and throughout Switzerland, is provided by private schools, boarding schools. Also in Lucerne there are leading universities that offer programs in the field of hotel management, classical directions.
Schools in Lucerne
International School of Zug and Luzern
The International School of Zug and Luzern is a non-profit, co-education day school for children from young age to 18. The programs offered are International Baccalaureate, the language of instruction is English, the cost is from 23 900 CHF.
Four Forest Bilingual International School
Four Forest Bilingual International School is a respected private day school offering high-quality bilingual education. In accordance with the curricula of the cantons of Lucerne and Zug, studies are conducted in German and English. Currently, FFBIS offers a forest school, preschool, kindergarten, classes of primary school age. In Lucerne, FFBIS offers secondary school education from grades 7 to 9, an additional 10th grade. FFBIS clients include international, multilingual, Swiss families interested in bilingual education. The school offers British and Swiss certificates. The cost of programs is from 17 850 CHF.
International School Altdorf
Altdorf International School is a private co-educational school and boarding school. It offers students aged 13-19 to study in the British IGCSE high school program and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). With outstanding academic results after graduating from high school, most graduates enter the top 30 universities in the world.
Lucerne International School
Lucerne International School offers an individual approach to learning, is student-oriented and provides an extremely high level of personal care and attention to each student.
The curriculum includes the programs of the American, British high school. Annual fees – from 18 000 CHF.
SIS Swiss International School Rotkreuz-Zug
The Swiss International School SIS in Rotkreuz-Zug has been offering bilingual education since August 2012. Courses offered: British, Swiss education. Price – from 24 960 CHF.
Ecole d'Humanité
The famous Swiss boarding school Ecole d'Humanité is located in a beautiful and picturesque area of the Alps: here students can enjoy clean mountain air, beautiful landscapes, use all natural opportunities for recreation, sports, walks. The school professes the principle of unity with nature, introduces innovative methods into the educational process.
Higher education institutions in Lucerne
César Ritz College
Lucerne, where the bachelor's campus is located, is the gateway to central Switzerland: a beautiful German-speaking city with a thriving tourism industry is just a 45-minute drive from Zurich International Airport.
Cesar Ritz Colleges has been preparing highly qualified specialists for the hospitality industry, restaurant business, international tourism for more than 20 years. Educational programs are based on the foundation laid by the legendary César Ritz, who created the first luxury hotels of the world-famous Ritz chain, the author of the slogan "The client is always right". This legendary man was the first to turn hotel technology into a prestigious and profitable business.
The three-year course of study at Cesar Ritz Colleges includes 2 internships, work experience in several campuses, an international competition of business plans.
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
Learn from a highly qualified culinary team in the ultra-modern premises of the best culinary school in Switzerland, one of the best in the world! Improve your skills, spend time with the legends of the culinary industry, explore European cuisine, expand your culinary horizons, living and studying together with students from all over the world.
The mission of Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is to shape future generations of chefs and set an example for them. The Lucerne campus is located in the heart of the city in an impressive building of the former Union Hotel, built in the 1900s.
BHMS Business and Hotel Management School
In the heart of Lucerne, BHMS offers students an excellent campus with easy access to cafes, supermarkets, bars, shops, restaurants, round-the-clock reception.
The main campus of the school is the BHMS city campus, which includes student dormitories, a student lounge (including a billiard room), a study room, offices, a City Campus restaurant. BHMS also has 4 modern studying centers in the center of Lucerne, a 5-10 minute walk from each other.
International Culinary Institute Switzerland ICI
The International Culinary Institute ICI is the culinary division of the prestigious International Institute of Management IMI, which has 29 years of experience.
ICI offers a bachelor's degree, a diploma of higher education in international culinary arts with at least one paid internship. The approach to gastronomy is based on practical experience, the source of inspiration for which was a variety of culinary traditions.
Students study in small groups (maximum 10 people) by a team of experienced professionals who instill a passion for food, a desire for excellence in all aspects of culinary practice.
IMI Lucern International Management Institute
IMI is a successful independent private hotel management institute. Highly qualified teaching staff is supported by inspiring guest lecturers, and small classes guarantee an individual approach. A wide range of courses provides knowledge and practical preparation for future careers.
The Institute guarantees employment opportunities for all graduates, offers internship in Switzerland or abroad. The university's excellent reputation with large international hotel chains, industry leaders means that companies come to IMI to recruit highly qualified students for their management programs, future leadership positions.
University of Teacher Education Lucerne
The University of Teacher Education Lucerne (PH Luzern) is a center for teacher preparation, pedagogy, didactics, located in the university center of Switzerland.
Ph Luzern uses a hands-on approach to education, professional development, research, development, documentation and consulting, aimed at meeting the needs of practitioners. The Luzern PH prepares to address the major challenges students will face and provides them with individual opportunities for professional development.
Internationalization through the creation of networks, mobility allows you to participate in the development and discussion of international trends in education in general, in relation to the globalization of education.
