Hochalpines Institut Ftan
International School of Schaffhausen
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,793 | 2,003 |
| Location | Ftan, Graubünden | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen |
| Altitude | 1,648m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 5 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura | IB |
| Teaching Languages | German, English | English |
| Average IB Score | N/A | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | IB, Swiss Federation | CIS, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 30 |
| Day Students | 20 | 270 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 4’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’500 | CHF 72’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan vs International School of Schaffhausen: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) and International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ftan, Graubünden and Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: HIF offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while ISSH provides IB.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for HIF and CHF 50’000 for ISSH. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’500 and CHF 72’500.
Community: HIF has 100 students from 20 countries, while ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:7.