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Institut Monte Rosa vs Chantemerle

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 Monte Rosa

Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1874
70 students
30 nationalities
From CHF 70’000
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Chantemerle

Blonay, Vaud
Founded 1966
60 students
25 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Institut Monte Rosa
Chantemerle
General
Founded1,8741,966
LocationMontreux, VaudBlonay, Vaud
Altitude400m650m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range9–196–18
Campus Size1 hectare3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaHigh School Diploma, APFrench Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, FrenchFrench
Student:Teacher Ratio1:41:4
AccreditationsCollege BoardSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students7060
Boarding Students6550
Day Students510
Nationalities3025
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 70’000CHF 50’000
Tuition (to)CHF 88’000CHF 68’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 1’000
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’800CHF 6’000
True Annual CostCHF 93’800CHF 74’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Institut Monte Rosa — Facilities

Historic VillaScience LabArt StudioMusic RoomDining HallStudent LoungeGarden

Sports

TennisSwimmingSkiingFootballBadmintonFitnessIce Skating

Chantemerle — Facilities

Main HouseClassroomsLibrarySports FieldGardenDining RoomStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingSwimmingTennisFootballBasketballHikingIce Skating

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Institut Monte Rosa vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Institut Monte Rosa offers High School Diploma and AP curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’800 and CHF 74’000.

Community: Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:4.