Hochalpines Institut Ftan
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,793 | 1,966 |
| Location | Ftan, Graubünden | Blonay, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,648m | 650m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 6–18 |
| Campus Size | 5 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura | French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | German, English | French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:5 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | IB, Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 50 |
| Day Students | 20 | 10 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 6’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’500 | CHF 74’000 |
| Features | ||
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ftan, Graubünden and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: HIF offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for HIF and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’500 and CHF 74’000.
Community: HIF has 100 students from 20 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:4.