Institut Montana Zugerberg
La Garenne International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,926 | 1,947 |
| Location | Zug, Zug | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud |
| Altitude | 910m | 1,280m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 6–18 | 5–14 |
| Campus Size | 15 hectares | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura, Cambridge | IGCSE, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English, German | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Swiss Federation | CIS, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 380 | 110 |
| Boarding Students | 220 | 75 |
| Day Students | 160 | 35 |
| Nationalities | 55 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 55’000 | CHF 58’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 82’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 12’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 5’800 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 83’500 | CHF 87’800 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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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.