Institut Montana Zugerberg
International School of Schaffhausen
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,926 | 2,003 |
| Location | Zug, Zug | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen |
| Altitude | 910m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 6–18 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 15 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura, Cambridge | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English, German | English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Swiss Federation | CIS, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 380 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 220 | 30 |
| Day Students | 160 | 270 |
| Nationalities | 55 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 55’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 4’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 83’500 | CHF 72’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Institut Montana Zugerberg vs International School of Schaffhausen: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Institut Montana Zugerberg (founded 1926) and International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Zug, Zug and Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Montana offers IB and Swiss Matura and Cambridge curricula, while ISSH provides IB. IB scores average 33 and 34 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Montana and CHF 50’000 for ISSH. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 83’500 and CHF 72’500.
Community: Montana has 380 students from 55 countries, while ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:7.