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Lumos is a bilingual private school that combines individual support and strong academic foundations with projects and character-building expeditions — in a supportive community.

Lumos is a bilingual private school that combines individual support and strong academic foundations with projects and character-building expeditions — in a supportive community.

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Location

Location

Zurich, Switzerland

Full immersion

Full immersion

English and German

Ratio

Ratio

1 Teacher per 5 Children

Ages

Ages

Grades 1-9

Pathways

Pathways

IB, GCSE or Swiss Matura

A new School
for a new Age

Most schools were built for a slower world. We're building a school for the world our kids will actually grow up in — one shaped by AI, accelerating change and a new set of opportunities.

Developed by a team that understands where we’re headed

We’re educators and repeat entrepreneurs who’ve built both startups and schools. When we couldn’t find a school in Zurich that prepared kids for the world ahead, we built Lumos — for our three children, and for yours.

An Essential Toolkit for Kids in an Accelerating World

No one knows what the future will look like. The best preparation is not a fixed set of skills, but the ability to learn fast, think clearly, navigate obstacles and work well with others. Kids who master that won’t just survive change — they’ll shape it.

A carefully crafted learning model that actually works

The best learning isn’t accidental. It’s based on evidence. One-on-one coaching. Deep focus without interruption. Projects that actually matter. Expeditions that shape who you are. Every piece is deliberate — so the learning stays with you.

A peer group that lifts everyone higher

A school is only as strong as its people. Lumos is a family-like community of kind, motivated kids and passionate teachers. We select carefully for character because great peers don’t just learn together; they lift one another.

A new School
for a new Age

Most schools were built for a slower world. We're building a school for the world our kids will actually grow up in — one shaped by AI, accelerating change and a new set of opportunities.

Developed by a team that understands where we’re headed

We’re educators and repeat entrepreneurs who’ve built both startups and schools. When we couldn’t find a school in Zurich that prepared kids for the world ahead, we built Lumos — for our three children, and for yours.

An Essential Toolkit for Kids in an Accelerating World

No one knows what the future will look like. The best preparation is not a fixed set of skills, but the ability to learn fast, think clearly, navigate obstacles and work well with others. Kids who master that won’t just survive change — they’ll shape it.

A carefully crafted learning model that actually works

The best learning isn’t accidental. It’s based on evidence. One-on-one coaching. Deep focus without interruption. Projects that actually matter. Expeditions that shape who you are. Every piece is deliberate — so the learning stays with you.

A peer group that lifts everyone higher

A school is only as strong as its people. Lumos is a family-like community of kind, motivated kids and passionate teachers. We select carefully for character because great peers don’t just learn together; they lift one another.

What parents say

What parents say

  • The founding team created a school that changed our lives. Our children are connected, challenged, and thriving. Their innovative approach truly made learning joyful and prepared our kids for future success.

    Marie Z.

  • The Lumos team delivers pure quality, perfectly blending engaging and challenging learning. The teachers’ passion for education is truly unparalleled here.

    Sandra W.

  • Lumos is a place where our children feel seen and encouraged, grow through genuine friendships, bring in their interests, develop their strengths, and joyfully surpass themselves.

    Rahel G.

  • Despite their long commute, our children are always excited to go to Lumos. They've built close friendships and have grown so much in their problem solving and team work. We love the deep, hands-on learning that they're getting at Lumos.

    Manuela S.

  • The Lumos founders are visionaries. They understand what works for young learners in today’s world. Our kids went from boredom driven by grades and compliance to genuinely loving school. When their creativity and passions were encouraged, they grew tremendously.

    Sherman W.

  • Knowing our daughters are so deeply understood and supported gives us total peace of mind. Lumos is exactly what we needed.

    Gina G.

  • The support at Lumos is exceptional. Because the group is small, the teachers know the kids inside out and provide just the right level of support. It’s personalized coaching at its best.

    Marc S.

  • The founding team created a school that changed our lives. Our children are connected, challenged, and thriving. Their innovative approach truly made learning joyful and prepared our kids for future success.

    Marie Z.

  • The Lumos team delivers pure quality, perfectly blending engaging and challenging learning. The teachers’ passion for education is truly unparalleled here.

    Sandra W.

  • Lumos is a place where our children feel seen and encouraged, grow through genuine friendships, bring in their interests, develop their strengths, and joyfully surpass themselves.

    Rahel G.

  • Despite their long commute, our children are always excited to go to Lumos. They've built close friendships and have grown so much in their problem solving and team work. We love the deep, hands-on learning that they're getting at Lumos.

    Manuela S.

  • The Lumos founders are visionaries. They understand what works for young learners in today’s world. Our kids went from boredom driven by grades and compliance to genuinely loving school. When their creativity and passions were encouraged, they grew tremendously.

    Sherman W.

  • Knowing our daughters are so deeply understood and supported gives us total peace of mind. Lumos is exactly what we needed.

    Gina G.

  • The support at Lumos is exceptional. Because the group is small, the teachers know the kids inside out and provide just the right level of support. It’s personalized coaching at its best.

    Marc S.

What makes
Lumos School
different

Small and responsive

Small enough to adapt as the world changes. Small enough to know each child deeply.

1.

One-on-one attention

Every child gets daily one-on-one instruction. The support they need, exactly when they need it.

2.

Serious fun

We design for engagement, meaning and 'hard fun'. There is no excuse for school to be boring.

3.

Learning meets method

We use what the science of learning shows works: Retrieval, spacing, feedback, and productive struggle.

4.

Real work, not busywork

Our model makes learning efficient, leaving more time for passion projects, teamwork, and real-world learning.

5.

What makes
Lumos School
different

Small and responsive

Small enough to adapt as the world changes. Small enough to know each child deeply.

1.

One-on-one attention

Every child gets daily one-on-one instruction. The support they need, exactly when they need it.

2.

Serious fun

We design for engagement, meaning and 'hard fun'. There is no excuse for school to be boring.

3.

Learning meets method

We use what the science of learning shows works: Retrieval, spacing, feedback, and productive struggle.

4.

Real work, not busywork

Our model makes learning efficient, leaving more time for passion projects, teamwork, and real-world learning.

5.

Our learning pillars

Our learning pillars

These four pillars describe how learning actually happens at Lumos School.

These four pillars describe how learning actually happens at Lumos School.

Learning Pillar 1

Core academics

In an age of AI, the most valuable asset is a mind that can think for itself. We focus on math, science, and writing because they sharpen logic, judgment, and clear thinking. We cultivate the intelligence required to lead AI, not be led by it.

Learning Pillar 2

Projects

Kids learn best by doing. That’s why we prioritize passion projects. Working alone or in teams, they go deep on topics they care about, tackle real problems, and present their work to the community. Along the way, they learn how to execute, solve problems, and stick with hard things.

Learning Pillar 3

Expeditions

Real learning doesn’t end at the classroom door. Our expeditions push kids out of their comfort zone — physically, mentally, and socially. They meet new people, explore new places, and build a kind of strength you can’t learn at a desk.

Learning Pillar 4

Self-reflection

Learning starts with self knowledge. Kids who reflect learn to think clearly, act with integrity, and understand themselves and others. That’s why we begin and end each day with reflection and dialogue. It builds character and judgment over time.

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Learn more

Learn more

How it all comes together

How it all comes together

This is where ideas turn into reality. Below, you’ll see what life at Lumos actually feels like — and how to join if it’s a fit.

This is where ideas turn into reality. Below, you’ll see what life at Lumos actually feels like — and how to join if it’s a fit.

Our curriculum

Our curriculum

Our curriculum

This is how learning works at Lumos. Engaging learning blocks, mixed age peers, real projects, time for reflection. You will also find out what skills we prioritize, how we incorporate the science of learning and how we handle assessment.

Life at Lumos

Life at Lumos

Life at Lumos

This is what life at Lumos looks like. A supportive learning culture, time for deep work and play, seasonal expeditions. Discover how the week and year are structured, and how we involve parents without overwhelming them.

Admissions & Tuition

Admissions & Tuition

Admissions & Tuition

Lumos School is small on purpose. We’re selective — not based on test scores, but on mindset. We’re looking for kids and families who believe that learning should be personal, challenging, and driven by curiosity. If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk.

Common questions

Common questions

Families usually have the same core questions. These answers are our default, and we are happy to go deeper in a conversation.

Families usually have the same core questions. These answers are our default, and we are happy to go deeper in a conversation.

Book intro call

Book intro call

Book intro call

Is the school secular?

Is the school secular?

Is the school secular?

When will you offer grades 8 & 9?

When will you offer grades 8 & 9?

When will you offer grades 8 & 9?

Do you plan to offer grades 10, 11, 12?

Do you plan to offer grades 10, 11, 12?

Do you plan to offer grades 10, 11, 12?

If Lumos doesn’t work out for our child, can they seamlessly switch back to public or private school?

If Lumos doesn’t work out for our child, can they seamlessly switch back to public or private school?

If Lumos doesn’t work out for our child, can they seamlessly switch back to public or private school?

You say your school prepares students for multiple paths - Matura, IB, GCSE, vocational training. How do you do this?

You say your school prepares students for multiple paths - Matura, IB, GCSE, vocational training. How do you do this?

You say your school prepares students for multiple paths - Matura, IB, GCSE, vocational training. How do you do this?

How does Lumos equip students to be successful in traditional high schools or universities?

How does Lumos equip students to be successful in traditional high schools or universities?

How does Lumos equip students to be successful in traditional high schools or universities?

How do you ensure the school's long-term stability?

How do you ensure the school's long-term stability?

How do you ensure the school's long-term stability?

How is Lumos different from other schools?

How is Lumos different from other schools?

How is Lumos different from other schools?

What is your maximum student-teacher ratio?

What is your maximum student-teacher ratio?

What is your maximum student-teacher ratio?

What if my child speaks only English or only German? Do they need to be fluent in both to start?

What if my child speaks only English or only German? Do they need to be fluent in both to start?

What if my child speaks only English or only German? Do they need to be fluent in both to start?

What is your approach to technology use at school?

What is your approach to technology use at school?

What is your approach to technology use at school?

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