Institut Montana Zugerberg
Stiftsschule Engelberg
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,926 | 1,120 |
| Location | Zug, Zug | Engelberg, Obwalden |
| Altitude | 910m | 1,000m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 6–18 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 15 hectares | 8 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura, Cambridge | Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English, German | German |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 380 | 130 |
| Boarding Students | 220 | 80 |
| Day Students | 160 | 50 |
| Nationalities | 55 | 10 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 55’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 83’500 | CHF 67’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Institut Montana Zugerberg vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Institut Montana Zugerberg (founded 1926) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Zug, Zug and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Montana offers IB and Swiss Matura and Cambridge curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Montana and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 83’500 and CHF 67’000.
Community: Montana has 380 students from 55 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.