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Institut Montana from above with lake of Zug seen nearby.

Montana is My Place to Grow

Swiss and International Day and Boarding School

We educate children from age 6 to 19. They study the Swiss curriculum to the Swiss Matura or an international programme to the International Baccalaureate or a High School Diploma. We welcome boarders from age 10. We believe in providing the optimum conditions for healthy growth - mental, physical and emotional - so that our students grow into strong, insightful, compassionate adults. Our beautiful campus on the Zugerberg encourages a positive approach to life. The setting is peaceful, the opportunities for exploring the mountains are rich, and yet we are easily accessible and close to the airport and cultural and historical centres such as Zurich and Lucerne.

Whatever their academic path, students are taught in small classes where their individual talents are allowed to shine, and they receive attentive guidance from their teachers and advisors. We believe in education for life and offer a wide range of learning opportunities beyond the curriculum. We are a small school where everyone knows and looks out for each other. Our students build a network of contacts from around the world and friendships that last a lifetime.

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1926

founded
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360

students
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55

nationalities
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4:1

student/teacher ratio
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10

average class size

At the heart of our vision is the

Montana Learning Experience

This is the learning experience inside and outside the classroom for every Montana student. Its key components are:

  • The experience of living and learning in an international community
  • High quality teaching from dedicated teachers
  • A rich and varied co-curricular programme: performing arts, technology, sports, leadership opportunities, and more
  • Attention to individual learning needs to encourage intellectual confidence and curiosity
  • Healthy intellectual and emotional growth promoted by being treated as a valued individual
  • The opportunity to find talents and to explore them fully
  • Learning initiatives and targeted support to encourage healthy behaviours and emotional well-being

 

The results - Montana students are:

  • Open-minded citizens of the world
  • Clear-thinking problem solvers
  • Communicators able to express their thoughts using a range of media
  • Creative, imaginative, curious
  • Able to engage constructively with society and to make a positive difference
  • Life-long learners 
We are “My Place to Grow”

Franziska Welti

Director of Education, Care and Boarding

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Where happy learners are successful learners.

Our goal is to guide our students to be healthy: intellectually, physically and mentally.

Then they will fly high wherever their future ambitions lead.

Inspirational teaching that motivates minds.

A warm and welcoming atmosphere where every child knows they belong.

Small classes with teachers who care.

Rich experiences in and out of the classroom.

A classic Swiss style Chalet building surrounded with lush nature.

Vision 2026

We believe in innovation

Montana has a long history of looking to the future. We recently updated one of our historical buildings, the Chalet Suisse, to serve as a hub for 21st century learning. As well as state-of-the-art technology and media equipment, it has space for yoga and networking. We are developing a focus on digital citizenship so that our students learn not only technical skills but gain an understanding of the ethics and implications of AI and other technological developments as yet unimaginable.

Our school stays small but it is always developing, always learning.

 

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We believe every child has talent. Our mission is to nurture this talent.

School Calendar

Navigate our school year

Filter by section on the left to view key dates, and download a personalised version tailored to your schedule.

Download print versions of our school calendar

 

Explore Institut Montana virtually

Take a walk around the campus in our virtual tour

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Route planner

How to reach us

By public transport

Experience the ease of Switzerland's public transport on your way to Institut Montana Zugerberg. Connect swiftly from train to bus to funicular, and let the journey through the scenic landscape be a highlight of your day.

Panoramic Journey - with public transport
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From Zug train station, the 603 bus from the Metalli West bus stop goes to Schönegg. Then the funicular ride up to Zugerberg takes 8 minutes. The funicular runs every 30 minutes during the day.  Check the SBB website to ensure bus/funicular connections.

By Car

If you'd like to drive to our campus, please enter “Schönfels 5, Zug” into your navigation system. Our campus is conveniently located at this address, ensuring easy access for visitors and students alike. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus soon!

Via Schönegg
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Turn right at Postplatz into Kolinplatz. Continue straight ahead. Take the first left towards Schönegg. There are two parking areas if you want to take the funicular up to the campus. If you prefer to drive, turn left up the steep hill shortly before the funicular railway and follow the winding road up the mountain.

Note: in winter this road is closed. Either leave your car at Schönegg and take the funicular or drive via Blasenbergstrasse.
Via Blasenbergstrasse
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From Kolinplatz, turn left towards Zugerberg and continue up the hill. After about 800m, turn sharp right to Zugerberg. The road climbs  steadily to our campus.
From Ägeri
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Take Zugerbergstrasse towards Zug.  At the big crossroads, turn left to Allenwinden. Follow the left turn to Zugerberg up to our campus.
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Some roads are closed on weekends and holidays

On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., our campus can only be reached via “Blasenberg” or via “Allenwinden”.

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Special road circumstances in winter

In winter, some roads are closed due to snow and ice. Either leave your car at Schönegg and take the funicular, or drive via Blasenbergstrasse.

Don’t confuse us with HOTEL MONTANA in Lucerne – sometimes visitors accidentally take the road to HOTEL MONTANA in Lucerne. This is the wrong location; double check your route planner.