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CDL vs Chantemerle

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

Collège du Léman

Versoix, Geneva
Founded 1960
1900 students
120 nationalities
From CHF 25’000
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Chantemerle

Blonay, Vaud
Founded 1966
60 students
25 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Category
CDL
Chantemerle
General
Founded1,9601,966
LocationVersoix, GenevaBlonay, Vaud
Altitude380m650m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range2–186–18
Campus Size8 hectares3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, AP, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura, High School DiplomaFrench Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, FrenchFrench
Average IB Score33N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:71:4
AccreditationsCIS, IB, NEASC, College BoardSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students1,90060
Boarding Students25050
Day Students1,65010
Nationalities12025
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 25’000CHF 50’000
Tuition (to)CHF 95’000CHF 68’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’500CHF 1’000
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 9’500CHF 6’000
True Annual CostCHF 104’500CHF 74’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

CDL — Facilities

Aquatic CenterPerforming Arts CenterScience WingSports ComplexTennis CourtsFootball PitchesLibrary

Sports

SwimmingTennisFootballBasketballGymnasticsSkiingSailingGolf

Chantemerle — Facilities

Main HouseClassroomsLibrarySports FieldGardenDining RoomStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingSwimmingTennisFootballBasketballHikingIce Skating

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Collège du Léman vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Collège du Léman (founded 1960) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Versoix, Geneva and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: CDL offers IB and AP and French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura and High School Diploma curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for CDL and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 104’500 and CHF 74’000.

Community: CDL has 1900 students from 120 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:4.