Aiglon College
Hochalpines Institut Ftan
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,949 | 1,793 |
| Location | Chesières-Villars, Vaud | Ftan, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 1,250m | 1,648m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 9–18 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 9 chalets across the village | 5 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, IGCSE | IB, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | German, English |
| Average IB Score | 34 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:5 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 480 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 430 | 80 |
| Day Students | 50 | 20 |
| Nationalities | 68 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 95’000 | CHF 70’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 115’000 | CHF 88’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 20’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 15’000 | CHF 5’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 130’000 | CHF 93’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Aiglon College vs Hochalpines Institut Ftan: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Aiglon College (founded 1949) and Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Chesières-Villars, Vaud and Ftan, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Aiglon College offers IB and IGCSE curricula, while HIF provides IB and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 95’000 for Aiglon College and CHF 70’000 for HIF. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 130’000 and CHF 93’500.
Community: Aiglon College has 480 students from 68 countries, while HIF has 100 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:5.