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Institut Monte Rosa vs Klosterschule Disentis

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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Gymnasium Kloster Disentis

Disentis, Graubünden
Founded 614
150 students
10 nationalities
From CHF 25’000
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Institut Monte Rosa
Klosterschule Disentis
General
Founded1,874614
LocationMontreux, VaudDisentis, Graubünden
Altitude400m1,130m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range9–1912–19
Campus Size1 hectareMonastery grounds
Academics
CurriculaHigh School Diploma, APSwiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, FrenchGerman
Student:Teacher Ratio1:41:8
AccreditationsCollege BoardSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students70150
Boarding Students6580
Day Students570
Nationalities3010
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 70’000CHF 25’000
Tuition (to)CHF 88’000CHF 38’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 500
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 3’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’800CHF 3’300
True Annual CostCHF 93’800CHF 41’300
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Institut Monte Rosa — Facilities

Historic VillaScience LabArt StudioMusic RoomDining HallStudent LoungeGarden

Sports

TennisSwimmingSkiingFootballBadmintonFitnessIce Skating

Klosterschule Disentis — Facilities

Historic Monastery LibraryScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallChapelStudy RoomsDining Hall

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballSwimmingAthletics

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Institut Monte Rosa vs Gymnasium Kloster Disentis: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) and Gymnasium Kloster Disentis (founded 614) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Disentis, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Institut Monte Rosa offers High School Diploma and AP curricula, while Klosterschule Disentis provides Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa and CHF 25’000 for Klosterschule Disentis. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’800 and CHF 41’300.

Community: Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries, while Klosterschule Disentis has 150 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:8.