Hochalpines Institut Ftan
International School Altdorf
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,793 | 2,016 |
| Location | Ftan, Graubünden | Altdorf, Uri |
| Altitude | 1,648m | 450m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 13–19 |
| Campus Size | 5 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura | IB |
| Teaching Languages | German, English | English |
| Average IB Score | N/A | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:5 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | IB, Swiss Federation | IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 80 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 40 |
| Day Students | 20 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 4’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’500 | CHF 79’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan vs International School Altdorf: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) and International School Altdorf (founded 2016) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ftan, Graubünden and Altdorf, Uri respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: HIF offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while ISA provides IB.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for HIF and CHF 55’000 for ISA. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’500 and CHF 79’000.
Community: HIF has 100 students from 20 countries, while ISA has 80 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:6.