Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
La Garenne International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,910 | 1,947 |
| Location | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,300m | 1,280m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 11–18 | 5–14 |
| Campus Size | 5 hectares | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, French Baccalaureate, IGCSE | IGCSE, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 35 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | CIS, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 110 |
| Boarding Students | 300 | 75 |
| Day Students | 0 | 35 |
| Nationalities | 55 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 110’000 | CHF 58’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 130’000 | CHF 82’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 3’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 20’000 | CHF 12’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 16’500 | CHF 5’800 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 146’500 | CHF 87’800 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Collège Alpin Beau Soleil vs La Garenne International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Collège Alpin Beau Soleil (founded 1910) and La Garenne International School (founded 1947) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud and Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Beau Soleil offers IB and French Baccalaureate and IGCSE curricula, while La Garenne provides IGCSE and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 110’000 for Beau Soleil and CHF 58’000 for La Garenne. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 146’500 and CHF 87’800.
Community: Beau Soleil has 300 students from 55 countries, while La Garenne has 110 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:4.