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Montana vs KLAS

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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Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland

Leysin, Vaud
Founded 1990
70 students
15 nationalities
From CHF 60’000
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Category
Montana
KLAS
General
Founded1,9261,990
LocationZug, ZugLeysin, Vaud
Altitude910m1,260m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range6–1815–18
Campus Size15 hectares2 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, Swiss Matura, CambridgeHigh School Diploma
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, GermanEnglish, Japanese
Average IB Score33N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:5
AccreditationsCIS, IB, Swiss FederationNEASC
Student Body
Total Students38070
Boarding Students22070
Day Students1600
Nationalities5515
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 60’000
Tuition (to)CHF 78’000CHF 78’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 2’000
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 10’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’500CHF 3’500
True Annual CostCHF 83’500CHF 81’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Montana — Facilities

Hilltop CampusSports HallScience LabsArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor Spaces

Sports

FootballBasketballSkiingTennisSwimmingAthleticsHiking

KLAS — Facilities

Study CenterScience LabComputer LabSports HallSki RoomLibraryDining Hall

Sports

SkiingSnowboardingHikingTennisFootballBasketballFitness

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Institut Montana Zugerberg vs Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Institut Montana Zugerberg (founded 1926) and Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (founded 1990) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Zug, Zug and Leysin, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Montana offers IB and Swiss Matura and Cambridge curricula, while KLAS provides High School Diploma.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Montana and CHF 60’000 for KLAS. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 83’500 and CHF 81’500.

Community: Montana has 380 students from 55 countries, while KLAS has 70 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:5.