Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
Lyceum Alpinum ZuozSecular, Founded 1904
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
IGCSE
IB Diploma
CISLanguages
English
German
French
Japanese
Korean
HindiLyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding and day school in Switzerland for students aged 12 to 19, dedicated to academic excellence and holistic personal development. It combines a strong sense of tradition with a modern, cosmopolitan approach to prepare students for future challenges.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Founded in 1904, the school is guided by the 'Spirit of Zuoz,' which balances tradition with progressive, cosmopolitan thinking. It focuses on personal character development, student-centred learning, and the cultivation of values such as critical thinking, leadership, community service, and tolerance. The school fosters an international community where students are encouraged to develop their creativity and sense of responsibility.
Programmes
The school offers the Swiss Matura (available in German or as a bilingual programme in German/English, German/Italian, or German/Rhaeto-Romanic) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The middle school years follow the IGCSE curriculum, with a Pre-IGCSE programme in grades 7 and 8. Additional offerings include a German Intensive Year and a college counselling service to assist with university applications.
Student support
Learning support
The Learning Support Centre provides individual coaching and support for students with special needs or those who are highly gifted. This includes mediation for therapies related to dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration disorders such as ADHD. Additionally, students have access to subject-specific tutoring and daily 80-minute study sessions to assist with homework and exam preparation.
Frequently asked questions(6)
- What curriculum does Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz offer?
- Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz offers IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- What ages does Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz teach?
- Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz enrolls students aged 12 to 19.
- Is Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz a day or boarding school?
- Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is a day and boarding school.
- What accreditations does Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz hold?
- Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz holds accreditations including CIS and IB.
- Is Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz co-educational?
- Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is a co-ed school.
- Where is Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz located?
- Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international school in Chur, Switzerland.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school admits students for grades 7 to 11, with admission to grade 12 considered in exceptional cases. The application process involves a review of past school performance, teacher recommendations, and an admissions test, followed by an interview conducted in person or via Skype. Early registration, at least six months prior to the start of the school year, is recommended to guarantee a boarding place. Prospective families are encouraged to arrange a personal tour or a trial day for the student.
Calendar
The school operates on a schedule that includes a variety of academic and co-curricular programmes throughout the year. Summer camps for ages 10–17 and Junior Day Camps for ages 6–9 are held during the summer months, offering language, IT, and sports activities. Detailed school and holiday calendars are provided for the Matura, German Intensive Year, and International sections for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic years.
Facilities
About the campus
The 130,000 m² campus in Zuoz features 12 buildings, including boarding houses (Chesa Urezza, Chesa Arpiglia, Chesa Crasta, Grosshaus, Kleinhaus, and Spencer House), a theatre (Zuoz Globe), and a library. Sports facilities include sports fields, two natural ice fields, tennis courts, and a golf driving range. The campus also provides art and music rooms, a dining hall, and a student café.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of activities, including theatre groups (Shakespeare Company and English Theatre Company), music ensembles, and instrumental lessons. Students participate in service learning, student organisations, and various afternoon programmes such as AI and programming. Sports are a central component, with compulsory participation in 'Games' and school sports, covering disciplines like skiing, ice hockey, cricket, tennis, football, and climbing.
- Oliver HartwrightHead of School
Oliver Hartwright is a British-German dual national who holds a BA from the University of Exeter, a PGCE from the University of East Anglia, and a Master in Education from the University of Bath. Before joining Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, he held leadership roles in German private schools for over a decade, most recently as Deputy Head of School at the Munich International School. He also conducts quality management audits for the Council of International Schools.
- Dr. Christian GrütterDeputy Head of School (Matura) and Head of Matura Section
Dr. Christian Grütter studied Physics at ETH Zurich and taught at various cantonal schools before joining the school management of Kantonsschule Küsnacht in 2006. He served as the school's headmaster from 2013 to 2019 and was a member of the board of directors of the head teacher conference in the canton of Zurich. He is also involved in sustainability initiatives and educational further education forums.
- Alexandra ConchardDeputy Head of School (International) and Head of International Section
Alexandra Conchard is a French and Swiss national who holds a Master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language from Université Paris Descartes and a PGCE from St Martin’s College. She has over two decades of school leadership experience in Turkey, Switzerland, and Portugal, focusing on curriculum design, staff development, and student wellbeing.
- Martin SchererHead of Finance and Services
Martin Scherer is a graduate of the Belvoirpark Hotel Management School in Zurich who held various management positions in the hotel industry, including directing the Hotel Schweizerhof in St. Moritz and the Hotel Saratz in Pontresina. He has been a member of the school management at Lyceum Alpinum since 2024.
- Gillian HollandHead of Boarding and Pastoral Care (DSL)
Gillian Holland studied Music at the University of Leeds and holds a PGCE from the University of Cumbria. She has extensive experience in international boarding schools and holds qualifications in Residential Childcare and as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), and is currently working towards a Master in Leading Inclusive Education.
- Valerie ScullionHead of Admissions and Marketing Department
Valerie Scullion studied Tourism and Hospitality at Collège LaSalle in Montreal and has over 20 years of experience in admissions and marketing at top boarding schools in Canada and Switzerland. She has previously held leadership roles at institutions including Bishop’s College School, Collège du Léman, and Aiglon College.