Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,910 | 1,954 |
| Location | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,300m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 11–18 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | 5 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, French Baccalaureate, IGCSE | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | French |
| Average IB Score | 35 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 300 | 45 |
| Day Students | 0 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 55 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 110’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 130’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 3’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 20’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 16’500 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 146’500 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Collège Alpin Beau Soleil vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Collège Alpin Beau Soleil (founded 1910) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Beau Soleil offers IB and French Baccalaureate and IGCSE curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 110’000 for Beau Soleil and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 146’500 and CHF 71’500.
Community: Beau Soleil has 300 students from 55 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.