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ISA vs Institut Le Châtelard

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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Institut Le Châtelard

Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1954
60 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 45’000
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Category
ISA
Institut Le Châtelard
General
Founded2,0161,954
LocationAltdorf, UriLes Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Altitude450m960m
Gender Policyco-edgirls-only
Age Range13–1913–18
Campus Size2 hectares3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIBSwiss Matura, French Baccalaureate
Teaching LanguagesEnglishFrench
Average IB Score36N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:5
AccreditationsIBSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students8060
Boarding Students4045
Day Students4015
Nationalities2020
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 45’000
Tuition (to)CHF 75’000CHF 65’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 8’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’000CHF 6’500
True Annual CostCHF 79’000CHF 71’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISA — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsIT CenterSports HallStudent ResidenceLibrary

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingSkiingHikingClimbingVolleyball

Institut Le Châtelard — Facilities

LibraryScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomChapelDining HallStudy RoomsSports Facilities

Sports

SkiingHikingSwimmingTennisVolleyballDanceGymnastics

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International School Altdorf vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both International School Altdorf (founded 2016) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Altdorf, Uri and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: ISA offers IB curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for ISA and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 79’000 and CHF 71’500.

Community: ISA has 80 students from 20 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:5.