Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,966 | 1,954 |
| Location | Blonay, Vaud | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 650m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 6–18 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | French | French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 60 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 50 | 45 |
| Day Students | 10 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 50’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 68’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 6’000 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 74’000 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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Chantemerle vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Chantemerle (founded 1966) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Blonay, Vaud and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Chantemerle offers French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 74’000 and CHF 71’500.
Community: Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:5.