Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,993 | 1,954 |
| Location | Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Vaud | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 600m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | French |
| Average IB Score | 35 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:8 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 600 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 60 | 45 |
| Day Students | 540 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 55 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 60’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 8’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 8’000 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 86’000 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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Haut-Lac International Bilingual School vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Haut-Lac International Bilingual School (founded 1993) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Vaud and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Haut-Lac offers IB curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 60’000 for Haut-Lac and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 86’000 and CHF 71’500.
Community: Haut-Lac has 600 students from 55 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.