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ISA vs Klosterschule Disentis

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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Gymnasium Kloster Disentis

Disentis, Graubünden
Founded 614
150 students
10 nationalities
From CHF 25’000
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Category
ISA
Klosterschule Disentis
General
Founded2,016614
LocationAltdorf, UriDisentis, Graubünden
Altitude450m1,130m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range13–1912–19
Campus Size2 hectaresMonastery grounds
Academics
CurriculaIBSwiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglishGerman
Average IB Score36N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:8
AccreditationsIBSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students80150
Boarding Students4080
Day Students4070
Nationalities2010
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 25’000
Tuition (to)CHF 75’000CHF 38’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 500
DepositCHF 8’000CHF 3’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’000CHF 3’300
True Annual CostCHF 79’000CHF 41’300
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISA — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsIT CenterSports HallStudent ResidenceLibrary

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingSkiingHikingClimbingVolleyball

Klosterschule Disentis — Facilities

Historic Monastery LibraryScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallChapelStudy RoomsDining Hall

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballSwimmingAthletics

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International School Altdorf vs Gymnasium Kloster Disentis: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both International School Altdorf (founded 2016) and Gymnasium Kloster Disentis (founded 614) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Altdorf, Uri and Disentis, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: ISA offers IB curricula, while Klosterschule Disentis provides Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for ISA and CHF 25’000 for Klosterschule Disentis. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 79’000 and CHF 41’300.

Community: ISA has 80 students from 20 countries, while Klosterschule Disentis has 150 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:8.