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Montana vs ISBerne

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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International School of Berne

Bern, Bern
Founded 1961
280 students
40 nationalities
From CHF 25’000
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Category
Montana
ISBerne
General
Founded1,9261,961
LocationZug, ZugBern, Bern
Altitude910m540m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range6–183–18
Campus Size15 hectares3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, Swiss Matura, CambridgeIB, High School Diploma
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, GermanEnglish
Average IB Score3332
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:6
AccreditationsCIS, IB, Swiss FederationCIS, IB, NEASC
Student Body
Total Students380280
Boarding Students22030
Day Students160250
Nationalities5540
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 25’000
Tuition (to)CHF 78’000CHF 42’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’500CHF 3’500
True Annual CostCHF 83’500CHF 45’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Montana — Facilities

Hilltop CampusSports HallScience LabsArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor Spaces

Sports

FootballBasketballSkiingTennisSwimmingAthleticsHiking

ISBerne — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsArt StudioSports HallLibraryCafeteria

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingTennisSkiingAthletics

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Institut Montana Zugerberg vs International School of Berne: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Institut Montana Zugerberg (founded 1926) and International School of Berne (founded 1961) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Zug, Zug and Bern, Bern respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Montana offers IB and Swiss Matura and Cambridge curricula, while ISBerne provides IB and High School Diploma. IB scores average 33 and 32 respectively.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Montana and CHF 25’000 for ISBerne. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 83’500 and CHF 45’500.

Community: Montana has 380 students from 55 countries, while ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.