Collège du Léman
John F. Kennedy International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,971 |
| Location | Versoix, Geneva | Saanen, Bern |
| Altitude | 380m | 1,050m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 2–18 | 4–14 |
| Campus Size | 8 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura, High School Diploma | IGCSE |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC, College Board | CIS, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1,900 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 250 | 60 |
| Day Students | 1,650 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 120 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 48’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 95’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 9’500 | CHF 4’600 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 104’500 | CHF 72’600 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Collège du Léman vs John F. Kennedy International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Collège du Léman (founded 1960) and John F. Kennedy International School (founded 1971) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Versoix, Geneva and Saanen, Bern 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 JFK provides IGCSE.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for CDL and CHF 48’000 for JFK. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 104’500 and CHF 72’600.
Community: CDL has 1900 students from 120 countries, while JFK has 100 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:4.