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Aiglon College vs Institut Le Châtelard

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

Aiglon College

Chesières-Villars, Vaud
Founded 1949
480 students
68 nationalities
From CHF 95’000
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Institut Le Châtelard

Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1954
60 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 45’000
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Category
Aiglon College
Institut Le Châtelard
General
Founded1,9491,954
LocationChesières-Villars, VaudLes Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Altitude1,250m960m
Gender Policyco-edgirls-only
Age Range9–1813–18
Campus Size9 chalets across the village3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, IGCSESwiss Matura, French Baccalaureate
Teaching LanguagesEnglishFrench
Average IB Score34N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:51:5
AccreditationsCIS, IB, NEASCSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students48060
Boarding Students43045
Day Students5015
Nationalities6820
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 95’000CHF 45’000
Tuition (to)CHF 115’000CHF 65’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 20’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 15’000CHF 6’500
True Annual CostCHF 130’000CHF 71’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Aiglon College — Facilities

Indoor Climbing WallOutdoor Education CenterArt StudiosMusic RoomsScience LabsSports HallLibrary

Sports

SkiingMountaineeringRock ClimbingTennisFootballCross-Country RunningVolleyball

Institut Le Châtelard — Facilities

LibraryScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomChapelDining HallStudy RoomsSports Facilities

Sports

SkiingHikingSwimmingTennisVolleyballDanceGymnastics

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Aiglon College vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Aiglon College (founded 1949) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Chesières-Villars, Vaud and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Aiglon College offers IB and IGCSE curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 95’000 for Aiglon College and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 130’000 and CHF 71’500.

Community: Aiglon College has 480 students from 68 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:5.