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Institut Monte Rosa vs ISSH

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 of Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
Founded 2003
300 students
40 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Institut Monte Rosa
ISSH
General
Founded1,8742,003
LocationMontreux, VaudSchaffhausen, Schaffhausen
Altitude400m400m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range9–193–18
Campus Size1 hectare2 hectares
Academics
CurriculaHigh School Diploma, APIB
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, FrenchEnglish
Average IB ScoreN/A34
Student:Teacher Ratio1:41:7
AccreditationsCollege BoardCIS, IB
Student Body
Total Students70300
Boarding Students6530
Day Students5270
Nationalities3040
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 70’000CHF 50’000
Tuition (to)CHF 88’000CHF 68’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’800CHF 4’500
True Annual CostCHF 93’800CHF 72’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Institut Monte Rosa — Facilities

Historic VillaScience LabArt StudioMusic RoomDining HallStudent LoungeGarden

Sports

TennisSwimmingSkiingFootballBadmintonFitnessIce Skating

ISSH — Facilities

Purpose-Built CampusScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomSports HallLibraryCafeteria

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingAthleticsTennisVolleyball

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

Both Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) and International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

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

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa and CHF 50’000 for ISSH. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’800 and CHF 72’500.

Community: Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries, while ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:7.