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Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz

The essence of Lyceum Alpinum – A clear academic focus in breathtaking surroundings near the famous mountain resort of St. Moritz. Students enjoy a holistic education promoting high academic achievement, talent and a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle through arts, sports and extra-curricular activities. Join a committed, responsible and welcoming community.

Key Facts

  • Founded in 1904, Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is a leading Swiss international boarding school in the Engadin Valley near St. Moritz, at 1,750 metres above sea level.
  • The school welcomes boys and girls aged 12–19 — over 300 boarding and day students from more than 50 nationalities.
  • Its 130,000 m² Alpine campus brings together academic, boarding, sporting and cultural facilities.
  • Accreditations include the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Swiss Government.
  • Life at the school is shaped by the Spirit of Zuoz: respect, personal responsibility, tolerance, fair play and lifelong learning.
  • Three enduring principles — Community, Character and Learning — foster belonging, resilience and academic ambition.

Academics

  • Students choose between internationally recognised pathways: the Swiss Matura (German) and the International programme (English), offering the IB Diploma and the High School Diploma.
  • Subjects span languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities, economics, technology, visual arts and music.
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL) support helps students develop their academic English.
  • College Counselling guides students through university selection and applications, with graduates progressing to universities worldwide.
  • Our approach emphasises critical thinking, independence, curiosity and applying knowledge.

Summer camps

  • Two- and four-week international residential camps for ages 10–17, combining language learning (English, French or German), digital skills (AI, Python game development and robotics), sport and Swiss campus life.
  • Afternoons are dedicated to sports and activities across the campus and surrounding Engadin.
  • New for 2027: Wilderness Camp, for ages 14–17 seeking a more direct experience of the Engadin’s natural environment.
  • The Junior Day Camp introduces children aged 6–9 to the Lyceum, with morning language learning and afternoons of sport, games and excursions.

Extra-curricular

  • Over 70 activities each week.
  • Sports include basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, football, cricket, fives, tennis and winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding.
  • The Visual and Performing Arts programme spans theatre, music ensembles, choir, visual arts and Design & Technology.
  • Clubs and electives cover coding, digital design, public speaking, languages and more.
  • Our Alpine setting adds skiing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing and other mountain activities.
  • Students also take part in volunteering, humanitarian projects and cultural excursions.
  • The SENDA programme offers weekend activities, off-campus experiences and community events.

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