Hochalpines Institut Ftan
Stiftsschule Engelberg
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,793 | 1,120 |
| Location | Ftan, Graubünden | Engelberg, Obwalden |
| Altitude | 1,648m | 1,000m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 5 hectares | 8 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura | Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | German, English | German |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:5 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | IB, Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 130 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 80 |
| Day Students | 20 | 50 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 10 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’500 | CHF 67’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ftan, Graubünden and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: HIF offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for HIF and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’500 and CHF 67’000.
Community: HIF has 100 students from 20 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:6.