Hochalpines Institut Ftan
Ecole Lémania
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,793 | 1,908 |
| Location | Ftan, Graubünden | Lausanne, Vaud |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 15–19 |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, IB |
| Teaching Languages | German, English | French, English |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:5 | 1:10 |
| Accreditations | IB, Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 400 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 80 |
| Day Students | 20 | 320 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 100 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 30’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 4’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’500 | CHF 54’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan vs Ecole Lémania: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) and Ecole Lémania (founded 1908) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ftan, Graubünden and Lausanne, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: HIF offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while Lémania provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate and IB.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for HIF and CHF 30’000 for Lémania. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’500 and CHF 54’500.
Community: HIF has 100 students from 20 countries, while Lémania has 400 students from 100 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:10.