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Institut Le Rosey campus

Le Rosey

Institut Le Rosey

Rolle, Vaud(375m)
IB / French Baccalaureate
420 Students
60 Nationalities

From CHF 130’000

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Aiglon College campus

Aiglon College

Chesières-Villars, Vaud(1,250m)
IB / IGCSE
480 Students
68 Nationalities

From CHF 95’000

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TASIS The American School in Switzerland campus

TASIS

TASIS The American School in Switzerland

Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino(500m)
IB / AP +1
730 Students
60 Nationalities

From CHF 90’000

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What Parents Say

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January 2025

“Institut Montana offers a unique combination of Swiss Matura and IB pathways, which gave our family flexibility. The bilingual German-English stream has been invaluable. The Zugerberg location is peaceful yet accessible to Zurich.”

Ahmed Hassan

Parent of 15-year-old · Egypt

April 2025

“Beau Soleil delivers on its promise of an extraordinary education. The expeditions programme took our son to Nepal last year, and the experience transformed him. Academically rigorous yet incredibly nurturing — a rare combination.”

James Worthington

Parent of 14-year-old · United Kingdom

July 2025

“Rosenberg's innovative approach to education is unmatched. The Artisan and Creator programme allowed our son to explore entrepreneurship alongside his academic studies. St. Gallen provides a wonderful, safe environment.”

Anastasia Volkov

Parent of 17-year-old · Russia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from families exploring Swiss boarding schools.

How much does a Swiss boarding school cost per year?
Swiss boarding school tuition typically ranges from CHF 30,000 to CHF 160,000 per year. However, the advertised tuition often excludes significant additional costs such as EAL/ESL support (CHF 3,000-12,000), ski programs (CHF 2,000-5,000), and registration fees. Our True Annual Cost Calculator helps families understand the complete financial picture.
What curricula do Swiss boarding schools offer?
Swiss boarding schools offer a wide range of internationally recognized curricula including the International Baccalaureate (IB), British A-Levels, American AP courses, Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, German Abitur, and IGCSE. Many schools offer multiple pathways, allowing students to choose the program that best suits their university ambitions.
What is the best Swiss boarding school?
The 'best' Swiss boarding school depends on your family's priorities. Institut Le Rosey is often considered the most prestigious, while Aiglon College is renowned for character education. TASIS excels in arts, and Institut auf dem Rosenberg leads in innovation. We recommend comparing schools across academics, fees, facilities, and culture using our comparison tool.
At what age can a child start Swiss boarding school?
Most Swiss boarding schools accept students from age 11-13, though some like Collège du Léman and Institut auf dem Rosenberg accept children as young as 6. Summer programs are available for children as young as 4-5, providing an excellent introduction to the Swiss boarding school experience.