Institut Monte Rosa
International School Altdorf
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,874 | 2,016 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Altdorf, Uri |
| Altitude | 400m | 450m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 9–19 | 13–19 |
| Campus Size | 1 hectare | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | High School Diploma, AP | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | English |
| Average IB Score | N/A | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | College Board | IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 80 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 40 |
| Day Students | 5 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 30 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’800 | CHF 4’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’800 | CHF 79’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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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.