What are the main international schools?

TASIS The American School in Switzerland (Montagnola), International School of Lugano (ISL, Montagnola and Lugano), Franco-Mondo École Française, Scuola Tedesca di Lugano. Most of our interlocutors choose TASIS or ISL.

Is Agno airport operational for private jets?

Yes. Lugano-Agno (LSZA) handles general and business aviation; the capacity suits most midsize jets. For heavy jets, Milan Malpensa (45 minutes) or Linate (1h15) is used.

Can household staff be employed?

Yes. Swiss law permits employment of resident domestic staff with the corresponding permits. It is established practice, regulated by cantonal contracts and AVS social security.

How does healthcare work?

Basic LAMal insurance is mandatory and provides access to the entire public and private network. For HNWI clientele it is customary to add top-tier supplementary cover (LAMal complementary, international policies).

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Chapter 06 · Daily life

A transfer is not just a fiscal dossier.

The decisions that have the greatest impact, in hindsight, are the ones about the children's school, the family doctor, the logistics. Not material to delegate to the notary.

International schools

TASIS The American School in Switzerland — Montagnola, historical campus, IB and American curriculum.
ISL International School of Lugano — elementary campus in Montagnola and secondary in Lugano, IB.
FrancoMondo — accredited French-language section.
Scuola Tedesca di Lugano — German curriculum.
Ticino cantonal public — high quality, Italian as the medium, free of charge.

Mobility

Lugano-Agno airport (LSZA) 10 minutes from the centre for midsize private aviation. Milan Malpensa at 45 minutes, Linate at 1h15. Rail station with Eurocity to Zurich (2h) and Milan (1h).

Helicopters and private jets

Thanks to our network of certified business aviation operators based in Agno, Milan and the main Swiss hubs, we assist the most demanding clients with helicopter and private jet chartering — on-demand flights, guaranteed hour programmes, regular links to Zurich, Geneva, St. Moritz, Cortina and the Côte d'Azur. Where needed we also accompany the client in aircraft acquisition, AOC management, maintenance and crewing.

Yachts and nautical

We assist clients with the purchase, registration and mooring of boats on Lakes Ceresio, Maggiore and Como, from the harbour office paperwork to the choice of marina. Above all, thanks to our collaborations with dedicated agencies in Monte Carlo, Liguria, Veneto and the Côte d'Azur, we organise yacht charters in the Mediterranean — weekly or spot, with crew, tailored itineraries and complete management of the time on board. For clients who wish to own their yacht we handle flag registration, VAT structuring, crew management and shipyard relations.

Cars, leasing, rental

Specialist operators for long-term leasing, discreet fleet management, swift TI plate registration. Niche-brand dealers (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin) operate in Lugano and Mendrisio.

Healthcare

Leading private clinics (Sant'Anna, Moncucco, Ars Medica), the cantonal hospital (EOC), specialists of international standing in oncology and cardiology. For annual check-ups, packages dedicated to private clientele.

Particular mention for the Istituto Cardiocentro Ticino, part of the EOC: a Swiss reference centre for cardiology and cardiac surgery, with its own research unit, transplant programmes and interventional procedures among the most advanced in the country. One of the less-told reasons many international families choose Lugano is proximity to a cardiovascular excellence of European standing, minutes from home.

Household staff

Recruiting of housekeepers, drivers, private chefs, governesses, interior decorators and landscape gardeners through specialised cantonal agencies and reference firms. Contracts follow the national domestic staff agreement and standard AVS rates.

Domande frequenti

Risposte rapide

What are the main international schools?: TASIS The American School in Switzerland (Montagnola), International School of Lugano (ISL, Montagnola and Lugano), Franco-Mondo École Française, Scuola Tedesca di Lugano. Most of our interlocutors choose TASIS or ISL.
Is Agno airport operational for private jets?: Yes. Lugano-Agno (LSZA) handles general and business aviation; the capacity suits most midsize jets. For heavy jets, Milan Malpensa (45 minutes) or Linate (1h15) is used.
Can household staff be employed?: Yes. Swiss law permits employment of resident domestic staff with the corresponding permits. It is established practice, regulated by cantonal contracts and AVS social security.
How does healthcare work?: Basic LAMal insurance is mandatory and provides access to the entire public and private network. For HNWI clientele it is customary to add top-tier supplementary cover (LAMal complementary, international policies).

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