Institut Monte Rosa
Stiftsschule Engelberg
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,874 | 1,120 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Engelberg, Obwalden |
| Altitude | 400m | 1,000m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 9–19 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 1 hectare | 8 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | High School Diploma, AP | Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | German |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | College Board | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 130 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 80 |
| Day Students | 5 | 50 |
| Nationalities | 30 | 10 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’800 | CHF 2’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’800 | CHF 67’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Institut Monte Rosa vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Institut Monte Rosa offers High School Diploma and AP curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’800 and CHF 67’000.
Community: Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:6.