Ecole Lémania
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,908 | 1,954 |
| Location | Lausanne, Vaud | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 15–19 | 13–18 |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, IB | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | French, English | French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:10 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | Swiss Federation, IB | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 400 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 45 |
| Day Students | 320 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 100 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 30’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 50’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 4’500 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 54’500 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Ecole Lémania vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Ecole Lémania (founded 1908) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Lausanne, Vaud and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Lémania offers Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate and IB curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 30’000 for Lémania and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 54’500 and CHF 71’500.
Community: Lémania has 400 students from 100 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:10 and 1:5.