Institut Monte Rosa
Ecole Lémania
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,874 | 1,908 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Lausanne, Vaud |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 9–19 | 15–19 |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | High School Diploma, AP | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, IB |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | French, English |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:10 |
| Accreditations | College Board | Swiss Federation, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 400 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 80 |
| Day Students | 5 | 320 |
| Nationalities | 30 | 100 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 30’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’800 | CHF 4’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’800 | CHF 54’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Institut Monte Rosa vs Ecole Lémania: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) and Ecole Lémania (founded 1908) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Lausanne, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Institut Monte Rosa offers High School Diploma and AP curricula, while Lémania provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate and IB.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa and CHF 30’000 for Lémania. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’800 and CHF 54’500.
Community: Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries, while Lémania has 400 students from 100 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:10.