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Klosterschule Disentis vs Institut Le Châtelard

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

Gymnasium Kloster Disentis

Disentis, Graubünden
Founded 614
150 students
10 nationalities
From CHF 25’000
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Institut Le Châtelard

Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1954
60 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 45’000
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Category
Klosterschule Disentis
Institut Le Châtelard
General
Founded6141,954
LocationDisentis, GraubündenLes Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Altitude1,130m960m
Gender Policyco-edgirls-only
Age Range12–1913–18
Campus SizeMonastery grounds3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaSwiss MaturaSwiss Matura, French Baccalaureate
Teaching LanguagesGermanFrench
Student:Teacher Ratio1:81:5
AccreditationsSwiss FederationSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students15060
Boarding Students8045
Day Students7015
Nationalities1020
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 25’000CHF 45’000
Tuition (to)CHF 38’000CHF 65’000
Registration FeeCHF 500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 3’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 3’300CHF 6’500
True Annual CostCHF 41’300CHF 71’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Klosterschule Disentis — Facilities

Historic Monastery LibraryScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallChapelStudy RoomsDining Hall

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballSwimmingAthletics

Institut Le Châtelard — Facilities

LibraryScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomChapelDining HallStudy RoomsSports Facilities

Sports

SkiingHikingSwimmingTennisVolleyballDanceGymnastics

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Gymnasium Kloster Disentis vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Gymnasium Kloster Disentis (founded 614) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Disentis, Graubünden and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Klosterschule Disentis offers Swiss Matura curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for Klosterschule Disentis and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 41’300 and CHF 71’500.

Community: Klosterschule Disentis has 150 students from 10 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:8 and 1:5.