Hochalpines Institut Ftan
Lemania-Verbier International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,793 | 2,010 |
| Location | Ftan, Graubünden | Verbier, Valais |
| Altitude | 1,648m | 1,500m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 3–18 |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura | IB, IGCSE |
| Teaching Languages | German, English | English, French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:5 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | IB, Swiss Federation | IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 50 |
| Day Students | 20 | 50 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 9’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’500 | CHF 74’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan vs Lemania-Verbier International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) and Lemania-Verbier International School (founded 2010) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ftan, Graubünden and Verbier, Valais respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: HIF offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while LVIS provides IB and IGCSE.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for HIF and CHF 35’000 for LVIS. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’500 and CHF 74’500.
Community: HIF has 100 students from 20 countries, while LVIS has 100 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:6.