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ISA vs Lémania

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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Ecole Lémania

Lausanne, Vaud
Founded 1908
400 students
100 nationalities
From CHF 30’000
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Category
ISA
Lémania
General
Founded2,0161,908
LocationAltdorf, UriLausanne, Vaud
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range13–1915–19
Academics
CurriculaIBSwiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, IB
Teaching LanguagesEnglishFrench, English
Average IB Score36N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:10
AccreditationsIBSwiss Federation, IB
Student Body
Total Students80400
Boarding Students4080
Day Students40320
Nationalities20100
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 30’000
Tuition (to)CHF 75’000CHF 50’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 8’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’000CHF 4’500
True Annual CostCHF 79’000CHF 54’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISA — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsIT CenterSports HallStudent ResidenceLibrary

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingSkiingHikingClimbingVolleyball

Lémania — Facilities

Science LabsComputer LabsLibraryCafeteriaStudy RoomsCommon Room

Sports

FootballBasketballTennisSwimmingFitnessVolleyball

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

Both International School Altdorf (founded 2016) and Ecole Lémania (founded 1908) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Altdorf, Uri and Lausanne, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

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

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for ISA and CHF 30’000 for Lémania. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 79’000 and CHF 54’500.

Community: ISA has 80 students from 20 countries, while Lémania has 400 students from 100 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:10.