Institut Montana Zugerberg
Préfleuri International Alpine School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,926 | 1,948 |
| Location | Zug, Zug | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud |
| Altitude | 910m | 1,200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 6–18 | 3–13 |
| Campus Size | 15 hectares | 3 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, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 380 | 80 |
| Boarding Students | 220 | 70 |
| Day Students | 160 | 10 |
| Nationalities | 55 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 55’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 72’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 2’700 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 83’500 | CHF 74’700 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Institut Montana Zugerberg vs Préfleuri International Alpine School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Institut Montana Zugerberg (founded 1926) and Préfleuri International Alpine School (founded 1948) 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 Préfleuri provides IGCSE and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Montana and CHF 55’000 for Préfleuri. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 83’500 and CHF 74’700.
Community: Montana has 380 students from 55 countries, while Préfleuri has 80 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.