Institut Monte Rosa
Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,874 | 1,897 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Porrentruy, Jura |
| Altitude | 400m | 430m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 9–19 | 10–18 |
| Campus Size | 1 hectare | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | High School Diploma, AP | IB, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | College Board | IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 200 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 80 |
| Day Students | 5 | 120 |
| Nationalities | 30 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’800 | CHF 3’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’800 | CHF 78’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Institut Monte Rosa vs Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) and Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée (founded 1897) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Porrentruy, Jura respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Institut Monte Rosa offers High School Diploma and AP curricula, while Saint-Charles provides IB and French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa and CHF 55’000 for Saint-Charles. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’800 and CHF 78’500.
Community: Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries, while Saint-Charles has 200 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:8.