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HIF vs Institut Monte Rosa

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

Hochalpines Institut Ftan

Ftan, Graubünden
Founded 1793
100 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 70’000
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Institut Monte Rosa

Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1874
70 students
30 nationalities
From CHF 70’000
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Category
HIF
Institut Monte Rosa
General
Founded1,7931,874
LocationFtan, GraubündenMontreux, Vaud
Altitude1,648m400m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range12–189–19
Campus Size5 hectares1 hectare
Academics
CurriculaIB, Swiss MaturaHigh School Diploma, AP
Teaching LanguagesGerman, EnglishEnglish, French
Student:Teacher Ratio1:51:4
AccreditationsIB, Swiss FederationCollege Board
Student Body
Total Students10070
Boarding Students8065
Day Students205
Nationalities2030
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 70’000CHF 70’000
Tuition (to)CHF 88’000CHF 88’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’000CHF 2’000
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 10’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’500CHF 5’800
True Annual CostCHF 93’500CHF 93’800
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

HIF — Facilities

Historic Main BuildingScience LabsSports HallSki RoomLibraryStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingSnowboardingHikingMountain BikingTennisFootball

Institut Monte Rosa — Facilities

Historic VillaScience LabArt StudioMusic RoomDining HallStudent LoungeGarden

Sports

TennisSwimmingSkiingFootballBadmintonFitnessIce Skating

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Hochalpines Institut Ftan vs Institut Monte Rosa: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) and Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ftan, Graubünden and Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: HIF offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while Institut Monte Rosa provides High School Diploma and AP.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for HIF and CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’500 and CHF 93’800.

Community: HIF has 100 students from 20 countries, while Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:4.