Switzerland · Zug · Founded 1926
Institut Montana Zugerberg
A Swiss Matura and an IB under one roof, a strong bilingual primary school and one of the best value boarding fees in Switzerland.
The character
Montana is the boarding school of the Zug business families: bilingual, practical and unpretentious, with a Swiss Matura track that qualifies directly for ETH and the Swiss universities. The ridge is quiet, the air is clear and the school walks its pupils down to Zug for concerts and the lake. It suits families who want Swiss discipline without the Lake Geneva price.
Good for
Families relocating to Zug or Zurich, a Swiss Matura, bilingual German and English
Less suited to
Children who want glamour, families who need an American diploma
Getting in
Trial days, reports, German or English assessment depending on track. Entry possible from primary age.
What it costs in total
At about CHF 85,000 a year for boarding, the 5 years from 13 to 18 add up to roughly €498,000 in today’s money including typical extras, before fee increases, tutoring and flights. The Education Cost Calculator adds inflation, extras and a second child.
Fees are rounded 2025/26 figures from the school’s own schedule and change every year. The school’s current fee sheet prevails. The picture is an impression of the setting, not a photograph of the campus.
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