Lakeside School - Kusnacht

Switzerland, Zug

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, German

Fees CHF 20,400 - 27,600

Ages 3 - 12 years

Pupil numbers 200

Type Co-educational

Opened 1996

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum

Taught languages French, German, English

Typical class size 18

Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies

Stages Early Years, Primary School

Introduction

Lakeside School Küsnacht is a private, non-profit bilingual day school in Switzerland for ages 3 to 12. The Bespoke Curriculum provides a bilingual foundation in Primary School (Grade 1–6) with instruction in English and German, and a Bilingual Matura offering upper‑school options up to the Swiss Matura. The Küsnacht campus brings kindergarten, primary school and an auditorium into one building with views over Lake Zurich; the auditorium is used for lunch gatherings, assemblies, class performances and birthday celebrations. Facilities include group rooms for collaborative learning, a music room with a wide range of instruments, and a crafts, design and technology room with workbenches for textile and technical design. An exclusive in-house library with weekly reading visits, plus class libraries, supports literacy across the curriculum. Outdoor space comprises a football pitch, basketball hoops and extensive play structures. After‑school clubs include Kung Fu, gymnastics, coding and acting, and Holiday Care runs a supervised programme. Accessible from nearby train stations with a door-to-door bus service from key origins.

Seestrasse 5, 8700 Küsnacht, Switzerland

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The Essentials

Location

Küsnacht, canton of Zürich, Switzerland. The campus is located in Küsnacht with a magnificent view of Lake Zurich. Getting to school is convenient by public transport: a ten-minute walk from the Küsnacht-Goldbach or Zollikon train stations. A school bus runs from the Tiefenbrunnen or Küsnacht train stations at no extra cost, and door-to-door service can be arranged depending on location. Bus routes are established each June for the next academic year.

Stages

Pre-Kindergarten; Kindergarten; Primary School

Type

Private, non-profit bilingual day school

Additional learning support

In-house language and learning support rooms for small-group instruction

Country affiliation

Switzerland

Bus service

School bus from Tiefenbrunnen or Küsnacht train stations at no extra cost; door-to-door service possible depending on location; routes set each June for the next academic year

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Fees

Application & Entrance Fees

- Registration (Anmeldegebühr): CHF 500.- (non-refundable).
- Deposit (security deposit payable when the contract is signed): CHF 3,500.- for the 1st child / CHF 2,500.- for the 2nd child / CHF 1,500.- for each further child. The deposit is retained if the school contract is terminated less than 16 weeks before the child's agreed start date; otherwise the deposit is refunded on exit after settlement of any outstanding amounts.
- For Pre‑Kindergarten programmes a school fund (Schulfond) charge applies: CHF 1,000.-. Sibling deposit scale shown on Pre‑K information: 1st child CHF 2,000.- / 2nd child CHF 1,000.- / from 3rd child CHF 500.- (specific Pre‑K registration/deposit information is published with the Pre‑K programme).

Tuition fees by programme and year group (month / annual equivalents where published)

- Pre‑Kindergarten (full programme; Wednesday afternoon free): CHF 2,050.- per month (annual equivalent CHF 24,600.-).
- Pre‑Kindergarten (five mornings per week): CHF 1,310.- per month (annual equivalent CHF 15,720.-). Additional morning: CHF 260.- per month (annual equivalent CHF 3,120.-). Additional afternoon: CHF 210.- per month (annual equivalent CHF 2,520.-).
- Kindergarten (full programme; Wednesday afternoon free): CHF 2,310.- per month (annual equivalent CHF 27,720.-). Options with an additional free afternoon shown at CHF 2,150.- or CHF 2,200.- per month (annual equivalents CHF 25,800.- and CHF 26,400.- respectively).
- Primary school (1st – 6th grade; full programme; Wednesday morning only): CHF 2,310.- per month (annual equivalent CHF 27,720.-).

Additional day‑care, lunch and extra-curricular charges

- Day Care (sample rates published): morning care (07:30–08:45, five days) CHF 307.- per month (annual CHF 3,684.-). After‑school care options (15:45–17:30) CHF 429.- per month (annual CHF 5,148.-); (15:45–18:30) CHF 678.- per month (annual CHF 8,136.-). Single sessions and Wednesday‑afternoon options also listed with published per‑session rates.
- Hot Lunch (catered lunch; VAT excluded): Monday–Friday (including Wednesday) CHF 250.- per month (annual CHF 3,000.-); Monday–Friday (excluding Wednesday) CHF 200.- per month (annual CHF 2,400.-); Tuesday & Thursday option CHF 100.- per month (annual CHF 1,200.-).
- Holiday care and semester leisure courses are charged separately; published materials note guaranteed minimum holiday‑care weeks and that some leisure courses incur additional fees.
- School bus: a guaranteed spot on the school shuttle from the nearby Tiefenbrunnen or Küsnacht train stations is provided without additional cost; door‑to‑door pickup may be organised depending on routing (published routing is established each June). Specific door‑to‑door provisions and routes are handled by the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular tuition and service charges are stated as monthly amounts and are payable in advance at the start of each month. Published materials show monthly amounts and annual equivalents. Price changes are reserved by the school. A sibling discount applies: 5% for the second child and 10% from the third child.

Boarding

- Lakeside School Küsnacht operates as a day school (day programmes, day care, after‑school provision). No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical extras

- School fund (Schulfond) charge associated with Pre‑K registration: CHF 1,000.-.
- Enrollment or programme administrative charges for sport, excursions, specialised courses and some extracurricular programmes may be invoiced separately when offered; holiday‑care weeks and some leisure courses are charged in addition to base fees. Hot lunch, day‑care and single‑session charges are itemised as above.
- Uniforms are not listed among mandatory fees in the published programme and pricing materials for the Küsnacht campus. Specific activity‑related equipment or course materials, if required, are invoiced or communicated per programme.

Refunds and cancellations (entrance fees / deposit rules)

- The registration fee CHF 500.- is not refundable.
- The deposit is due at contract signature and is refundable on exit after settlement of any outstanding charges, subject to published notice and forfeiture rules (for example a deduction/forfeiture if the contract is terminated within the published notice period before the agreed start date). Specific published deposit amounts and notice conditions are stated in the entrance‑fees documentation.

Fee payment options

- The school accepts electronic and card‑based payment channels through supported payment providers listed in the school's payment and privacy information; published payment options include PostFinance, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, Stripe and Klarna (as well as the school's invoicing/accounting platforms). Payment is typically handled by bank transfer or the school's accepted electronic payment methods.

Summary statement

- Monthly tuition amounts and the corresponding annual equivalents are published for Pre‑K, Kindergarten and Primary (1–6) and for day‑care and hot‑lunch options; fees are billed monthly in advance and are subject to the school's published deposit, registration and refund rules.

Academics

Curriculum

Primary School runs from Grade 1 to 6 and provides a bilingual foundation. Bilingual Matura offers upper-school options up to the Swiss Matura.

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Admissions

Registration is online; you can register your child online for Lakeside School Küsnacht or contact us if you have any further questions. Fees and registration are managed via the Fees & Registration page, where offers and prices are calculated dynamically as you build an individual program. The Küsnacht campus offers Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Primary School; additional services include Day School, Day Care, Hot Lunch, School Bus Küsnacht, After School Clubs, and Holiday Care.

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FAQs

Where is Lakeside School - Küsnacht located and how easy is it to get there from Zurich?

The school is in Küsnacht in the canton of Zürich with a view over Lake Zurich. It is a ten-minute walk from the Küsnacht-Goldbach or Zollikon train stations, and a school bus runs from Tiefenbrunnen or Küsnacht stations at no extra cost.

What age range and school levels does Lakeside Küsnacht cater for?

Lakeside Küsnacht is a day school for children aged 3 to 12 and offers Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Primary School (Grade 1–6).

What type of school is Lakeside Küsnacht and who leads it?

Lakeside School Küsnacht is a private, non-profit, co-educational bilingual day school governed by The Lakeside School Foundation. The head of school is Ursula Gauch.

How do I apply for a place at Lakeside Küsnacht?

Registration is completed online and the admissions team can be contacted for questions about the programme or services. Offers and charges are calculated based on the individual programme chosen, and bus routes are established each June for the next academic year.

What registration and deposit fees are required when enrolling?

The non-refundable registration (Anmeldegebühr) is CHF 500.- and a deposit is payable on signature of the contract: CHF 3,500.- for the first child, CHF 2,500.- for the second child and CHF 1,500.- for each further child. For Pre‑Kindergarten there is a school fund (Schulfond) charge of CHF 1,000.- and a special sibling deposit scale applies to Pre‑K.

Are there sibling discounts or special billing arrangements?

A sibling discount applies: 5% for the second child and 10% from the third child. Tuition and service charges are billed monthly in advance and the school publishes monthly amounts with annual equivalents.

What is the bilingual curriculum like in Primary School?

Primary School provides a bilingual foundation with instruction in English and German, including a Bilingual Matura pathway for upper‑school options up to the Swiss Matura. Each class is taught by a native English-speaking and a native German-speaking teacher who coordinate planning and delivery.

How is language taught day-to-day — is it immersion or separate language lessons?

The programme is fully immersive with equal instruction in both languages (50:50); classes alternate English weeks and German weeks, and specialist subjects are taught in either language. Teachers are native speakers of either English or German to support language development.

Are there specialist teaching spaces and small-group support for learning or language needs?

Yes, the school has student support rooms for individual language and learning support delivered in small groups. Group rooms are also used for collaborative learning and targeted interventions.

What are the main on-site facilities for academics and the arts?

The campus includes group rooms, a dedicated music room with a wide range of instruments, and a crafts, design and technology room with workbenches for textile and technical design. An exclusive in-house library and class libraries support literacy across the curriculum.

What outdoor and sports facilities does the Küsnacht campus offer?

Outdoor amenities include a football pitch, basketball hoops and extensive play structures that support a variety of physical activities. These spaces are used during the school day and for physical education and play.

What after-school clubs and holiday programmes are available?

After‑school clubs include activities such as Kung Fu, gymnastics, coding and acting, and Holiday Care runs a supervised programme during school breaks. Some holiday-care weeks and certain leisure courses incur additional charges.

Is lunchtime organised on campus and is hot lunch available?

Lunch is eaten together in the campus auditorium and a catered hot lunch is available as an option. Hot Lunch is charged at CHF 250.- per month (annual CHF 3,000.-) for Monday–Friday including Wednesday, CHF 200.- per month (annual CHF 2,400.-) for Monday–Friday excluding Wednesday, and CHF 100.- per month (annual CHF 1,200.-) for a Tuesday & Thursday option.

What support is provided for children's social and emotional development?

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is integral to the school culture and the school's values support children's social and emotional development. Progress and wellbeing are discussed regularly at parent conferences.

How does the school support students who are learning English or German as an additional language?

Classes are co-taught by native English-speaking and native German-speaking teachers, and dedicated student support rooms provide language instruction in small groups. Regular library visits and bilingual teaching practices further support language development.

Is Lakeside Küsnacht a boarding school or only for day pupils?

Lakeside School Küsnacht operates as a day school and does not offer boarding, so there are no boarding fees.

Who governs Lakeside School Küsnacht and how are surpluses used?

The school is governed by The Lakeside School Foundation, a non-profit organisation whose Board of Trustees oversees governance. Any surplus is reinvested into the school.

How does the school use its auditorium and communal spaces for community life?

The auditorium is a central gathering space used for lunch together, assemblies, class performances and birthday celebrations, which helps foster a sense of community across Kindergarten and Primary. It also hosts other school events and performances.

Is there an active parent community at the Küsnacht campus?

Yes, there is a Parents' Club Küsnacht and the parent community is active in supporting school life. There is also a separate Parents' Club for the Horgen campus.

What are the tuition fees at Lakeside School - Kusnacht?

Annual tuition at Lakeside School - Kusnacht ranges from CHF 20,400 to CHF 27,600 depending on year group. Fees are reviewed each year, so check the school's current fee schedule before applying.

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