Collège du Léman
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,954 |
| Location | Versoix, Geneva | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 380m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 2–18 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | 8 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | French |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC, College Board | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1,900 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 250 | 45 |
| Day Students | 1,650 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 120 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 95’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 9’500 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 104’500 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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Collège du Léman vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Collège du Léman (founded 1960) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Versoix, Geneva and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, 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 Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for CDL and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 104’500 and CHF 71’500.
Community: CDL has 1900 students from 120 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:5.