Institut Monte Rosa
International School of Schaffhausen
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,874 | 2,003 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen |
| Altitude | 400m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 9–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 1 hectare | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | High School Diploma, AP | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | English |
| Average IB Score | N/A | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | College Board | CIS, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 30 |
| Day Students | 5 | 270 |
| Nationalities | 30 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| 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 72’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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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.