Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande
Hochalpines Institut Ftan
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,906 | 1,793 |
| Location | Lausanne, Vaud | Ftan, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 500m | 1,648m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 5 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate | IB, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | French, English | German, English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:8 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Swiss Federation | IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 600 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 80 |
| Day Students | 520 | 20 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 30’000 | CHF 70’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 88’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 5’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 70’500 | CHF 93’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande vs Hochalpines Institut Ftan: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Ecole Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande (founded 1906) and Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Lausanne, Vaud and Ftan, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ENSR offers IB and Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate curricula, while HIF provides IB and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 30’000 for ENSR and CHF 70’000 for HIF. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 70’500 and CHF 93’500.
Community: ENSR has 600 students from 50 countries, while HIF has 100 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:8 and 1:5.