for partners For partners
...

Secondary education in Lucerne 2026

This content was developed and approved with active participation of Mrs Patricia Woodhouse.

In the process of preparing the material, we referenced the following sources:

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Education_in_Lucerne
  • https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/europe/switzerland/guide
Current page last update date: 2025-10-13
Schools
2institutions
Show on map
Sort:
by ranking
by name by ranking by price (increasing) by price (decreasing)
student age
14 15 16 17 18 19
Show by:
10 18 36 72
Similar educational institutions
Show by:
10 18 36 72
Asiya Watson
Asiya Watson
Client Relationship Manager at Hult EF Corporate Education

What distinguishes Swiss schools, making them highly valued by parents?

Several factors make Swiss schools stand out: safety, the opportunity for year-round sports and activities (like water sports, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking, and team sports), and the chance to learn multiple languages amidst a rich cultural backdrop. Swiss education paves the way to top universities, and many state-owned Swiss universities offer world-class education at minimal cost.

 

Alternative destinations

Learning programs-summary information

Name Meaning Equivalent Min. age Duration,
years		 Next stage Cost
GCSE General certificate of secondary education secondary education (non-accomplished) 14 1–2 A-Levels 15,000 USD+
A-Levels Advanced level secondary education (accomplished) 16 2 University 15,000 USD+
BTEC Business and Technology Education Board secondary special education 14 2–3 University/ work 15,000 USD+
Oxbridge Preparation Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge secondary education (accomplished) 17 1 University 15,000 USD+
International Baccalaureate International baccalaureate secondary education (accomplished) 16 2 University 18,000 USD+
Foundation/ Pathway Year Preparatory year admission to the 1st year of university 17 1 University 14,000 USD+
NCUK The Northern consortium 2 year university 17,5 1 2 year University of NCUK 13,000 USD+
Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) Specialized training - 14 optional optional 4,000 USD+
Academic English Academic English Language school 8 + 6–12 months School or University 8,000 USD+

Advantages and disadvantages of English schools

Advantages Disadvantages
The opportunity to enter the best universities in England, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Europe, the world Expensive
High quality of education and academic standards Strong workload
Perfect English after graduation The need to change the social environment; it takes time to adapt
Useful contacts The difficulty of choosing the most suitable school for the child, requires a qualified specialist

Top 21 boarding colleges in England 2026

1 Cardiff Sixth Form College
2 National Mathematics and Science College
3 Abbey College Cambridge
4 d'Overbroeck's College
5 MPW London
6 CATS Cambridge
7 Kensington Park
8 DLD London
9 King's College St Michael’s
10 Bellerbys Cambridge
11 Chelsea Independent College
12 MPW Cambridge
13 Bellerbys Brighton
14 CATS London
15 St Clare's Oxford
16 Bishopstrow College
17 CATS Canterbury
18 Bellerbys London
19 Ealing Independent College
20 Cambridge Tutors College
21 Abbey Manchester

Literature and references

References
  1. Education in Lucerne — Wiki item link icon
  2. Lucerne — Wiki item link icon
  3. Study in Switzerland — QS item link icon
  4. Why Switzerland is a popular higher education destination for foreigners item link icon
  5. Study in Switzerland — THE item link icon
  6. International School of Zug and Luzern — Wiki item link icon
  7. Best Lucerne Public Schools (2023-24) item link icon
  8. International schools in Lucerne item link icon
Reviews/Comments/Questions
There are no comments here yet
Your comment / review
If you have a question, write it, we will try to answer
* - Field is mandatory
Mrs Patricia Woodhouse
Mrs Patricia Woodhouse
Ex-director of Surval School Montreux

Patricia Woodhouse worked as the Principal at Surval Montreux until 2021. She is a London University graduate and has more than 35 years of experience in secondary education. She worked in 9 schools - 7 boarding schools and 2 daytime. She worked with students 4-18 years old: the music director, the head of the residence and the head of the boarding school, the deputy head, the head and the director. She believes that safety is one of the most important criteria when choosing a school.
Chat with us, we are online!