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HIF vs Le Régent

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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Le Régent International School

Crans-Montana, Valais
Founded 2015
250 students
60 nationalities
From CHF 83’000
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Category
HIF
Le Régent
General
Founded1,7932,015
LocationFtan, GraubündenCrans-Montana, Valais
Altitude1,648m1,500m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range12–184–18
Campus Size5 hectares5 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, Swiss MaturaIB, IGCSE
Teaching LanguagesGerman, EnglishEnglish, French
Average IB ScoreN/A35
Student:Teacher Ratio1:51:5
AccreditationsIB, Swiss FederationCIS, IB
Student Body
Total Students100250
Boarding Students80200
Day Students2050
Nationalities2060
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 70’000CHF 83’000
Tuition (to)CHF 88’000CHF 113’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’000CHF 3’000
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 15’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’500CHF 12’500
True Annual CostCHF 93’500CHF 125’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

HIF — Facilities

Historic Main BuildingScience LabsSports HallSki RoomLibraryStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingSnowboardingHikingMountain BikingTennisFootball

Le Régent — Facilities

Modern CampusInnovation LabPerforming Arts CenterSports ComplexSwimming PoolGolf Course AccessSki AccessLibraryScience Labs

Sports

SkiingGolfTennisSwimmingFootballBasketballHikingMountain BikingCross-Country Skiing

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Hochalpines Institut Ftan vs Le Régent International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) and Le Régent International School (founded 2015) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ftan, Graubünden and Crans-Montana, Valais respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: HIF offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while Le Régent provides IB and IGCSE.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for HIF and CHF 83’000 for Le Régent. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’500 and CHF 125’500.

Community: HIF has 100 students from 20 countries, while Le Régent has 250 students from 60 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:5.