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ISA vs Chantemerle

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

International School Altdorf

Altdorf, Uri
Founded 2016
80 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 55’000
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Chantemerle

Blonay, Vaud
Founded 1966
60 students
25 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Category
ISA
Chantemerle
General
Founded2,0161,966
LocationAltdorf, UriBlonay, Vaud
Altitude450m650m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range13–196–18
Campus Size2 hectares3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIBFrench Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglishFrench
Average IB Score36N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:4
AccreditationsIBSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students8060
Boarding Students4050
Day Students4010
Nationalities2025
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 50’000
Tuition (to)CHF 75’000CHF 68’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 1’000
DepositCHF 8’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’000CHF 6’000
True Annual CostCHF 79’000CHF 74’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISA — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsIT CenterSports HallStudent ResidenceLibrary

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingSkiingHikingClimbingVolleyball

Chantemerle — Facilities

Main HouseClassroomsLibrarySports FieldGardenDining RoomStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingSwimmingTennisFootballBasketballHikingIce Skating

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International School Altdorf vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both International School Altdorf (founded 2016) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Altdorf, Uri and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: ISA offers IB curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for ISA and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 79’000 and CHF 74’000.

Community: ISA has 80 students from 20 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.