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Montana vs Chantemerle

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

Institut Montana Zugerberg

Zug, Zug
Founded 1926
380 students
55 nationalities
From CHF 55’000
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Chantemerle

Blonay, Vaud
Founded 1966
60 students
25 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Category
Montana
Chantemerle
General
Founded1,9261,966
LocationZug, ZugBlonay, Vaud
Altitude910m650m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range6–186–18
Campus Size15 hectares3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, Swiss Matura, CambridgeFrench Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, GermanFrench
Average IB Score33N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:4
AccreditationsCIS, IB, Swiss FederationSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students38060
Boarding Students22050
Day Students16010
Nationalities5525
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 50’000
Tuition (to)CHF 78’000CHF 68’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 1’000
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’500CHF 6’000
True Annual CostCHF 83’500CHF 74’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Montana — Facilities

Hilltop CampusSports HallScience LabsArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor Spaces

Sports

FootballBasketballSkiingTennisSwimmingAthleticsHiking

Chantemerle — Facilities

Main HouseClassroomsLibrarySports FieldGardenDining RoomStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingSwimmingTennisFootballBasketballHikingIce Skating

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Institut Montana Zugerberg vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Institut Montana Zugerberg (founded 1926) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Zug, Zug and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Montana offers IB and Swiss Matura and Cambridge curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Montana and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 83’500 and CHF 74’000.

Community: Montana has 380 students from 55 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.