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Institut Monte Rosa vs ISA

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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International School Altdorf

Altdorf, Uri
Founded 2016
80 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 55’000
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Institut Monte Rosa
ISA
General
Founded1,8742,016
LocationMontreux, VaudAltdorf, Uri
Altitude400m450m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range9–1913–19
Campus Size1 hectare2 hectares
Academics
CurriculaHigh School Diploma, APIB
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, FrenchEnglish
Average IB ScoreN/A36
Student:Teacher Ratio1:41:6
AccreditationsCollege BoardIB
Student Body
Total Students7080
Boarding Students6540
Day Students540
Nationalities3020
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 70’000CHF 55’000
Tuition (to)CHF 88’000CHF 75’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 8’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’800CHF 4’000
True Annual CostCHF 93’800CHF 79’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Institut Monte Rosa — Facilities

Historic VillaScience LabArt StudioMusic RoomDining HallStudent LoungeGarden

Sports

TennisSwimmingSkiingFootballBadmintonFitnessIce Skating

ISA — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsIT CenterSports HallStudent ResidenceLibrary

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingSkiingHikingClimbingVolleyball

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Institut Monte Rosa vs International School Altdorf: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) and International School Altdorf (founded 2016) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Altdorf, Uri respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Institut Monte Rosa offers High School Diploma and AP curricula, while ISA provides IB.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa and CHF 55’000 for ISA. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’800 and CHF 79’000.

Community: Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries, while ISA has 80 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:6.