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Montana vs La Garenne

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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La Garenne International School

Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud
Founded 1947
110 students
30 nationalities
From CHF 58’000
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Category
Montana
La Garenne
General
Founded1,9261,947
LocationZug, ZugVillars-sur-Ollon, Vaud
Altitude910m1,280m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range6–185–14
Campus Size15 hectares4 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, Swiss Matura, CambridgeIGCSE, French Baccalaureate
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, GermanEnglish, French
Average IB Score33N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:4
AccreditationsCIS, IB, Swiss FederationCIS, Cambridge
Student Body
Total Students380110
Boarding Students22075
Day Students16035
Nationalities5530
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 58’000
Tuition (to)CHF 78’000CHF 82’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 2’000
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 12’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’500CHF 5’800
True Annual CostCHF 83’500CHF 87’800
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Montana — Facilities

Hilltop CampusSports HallScience LabsArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor Spaces

Sports

FootballBasketballSkiingTennisSwimmingAthleticsHiking

La Garenne — Facilities

Alpine CampusIndoor PoolArt StudioMusic RoomsScience LabLibraryClimbing Wall

Sports

SkiingSwimmingTennisFootballRock ClimbingGymnasticsIce Skating

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Institut Montana Zugerberg vs La Garenne International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Institut Montana Zugerberg (founded 1926) and La Garenne International School (founded 1947) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Zug, Zug and Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

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

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Montana and CHF 58’000 for La Garenne. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 83’500 and CHF 87’800.

Community: Montana has 380 students from 55 countries, while La Garenne has 110 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.