Collège Champittet
John F. Kennedy International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,903 | 1,971 |
| Location | Pully, Vaud | Saanen, Bern |
| Altitude | 400m | 1,050m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 4–14 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate | IGCSE |
| Teaching Languages | French, English | English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:8 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Swiss Federation | CIS, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 850 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 60 | 60 |
| Day Students | 790 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 48’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 75’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 8’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 6’700 | CHF 4’600 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 81’700 | CHF 72’600 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Collège Champittet vs John F. Kennedy International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Collège Champittet (founded 1903) and John F. Kennedy International School (founded 1971) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Pully, Vaud and Saanen, Bern respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Champittet offers IB and Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate curricula, while JFK provides IGCSE.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for Champittet and CHF 48’000 for JFK. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 81’700 and CHF 72’600.
Community: Champittet has 850 students from 50 countries, while JFK has 100 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:8 and 1:4.