Hochalpines Institut Ftan
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,793 | 1,972 |
| Location | Ftan, Graubünden | Leysin, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,648m | 1,263m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 5–18 |
| Campus Size | 5 hectares | Leysin campus |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura | |
| Teaching Languages | German, English | English, French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:5 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | IB, Swiss Federation | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 0 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 0 |
| Day Students | 20 | 0 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 75 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 1’850 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 4’250 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | N/A |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | N/A |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 0 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’500 | CHF 4’250 |
| Features | ||
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan vs Village Camps: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) and Village Camps (founded 1972) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ftan, Graubünden and Leysin, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: HIF offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while Village Camps provides .
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for HIF and CHF 1’850 for Village Camps. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’500 and CHF 4’250.
Community: HIF has 100 students from 20 countries, while Village Camps has 0 students from 75 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:6.