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CDL vs Lémania

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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Ecole Lémania

Lausanne, Vaud
Founded 1908
400 students
100 nationalities
From CHF 30’000
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Category
CDL
Lémania
General
Founded1,9601,908
LocationVersoix, GenevaLausanne, Vaud
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range2–1815–19
Academics
CurriculaIB, AP, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura, High School DiplomaSwiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, IB
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, FrenchFrench, English
Average IB Score33N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:71:10
AccreditationsCIS, IB, NEASC, College BoardSwiss Federation, IB
Student Body
Total Students1,900400
Boarding Students25080
Day Students1,650320
Nationalities120100
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 25’000CHF 30’000
Tuition (to)CHF 95’000CHF 50’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 9’500CHF 4’500
True Annual CostCHF 104’500CHF 54’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

CDL — Facilities

Aquatic CenterPerforming Arts CenterScience WingSports ComplexTennis CourtsFootball PitchesLibrary

Sports

SwimmingTennisFootballBasketballGymnasticsSkiingSailingGolf

Lémania — Facilities

Science LabsComputer LabsLibraryCafeteriaStudy RoomsCommon Room

Sports

FootballBasketballTennisSwimmingFitnessVolleyball

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

Both Collège du Léman (founded 1960) and Ecole Lémania (founded 1908) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Versoix, Geneva and Lausanne, 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 Lémania provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate and IB.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for CDL and CHF 30’000 for Lémania. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 104’500 and CHF 54’500.

Community: CDL has 1900 students from 120 countries, while Lémania has 400 students from 100 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:10.