International School Altdorf
International School of Schaffhausen
| General | ||
| Founded | 2,016 | 2,003 |
| Location | Altdorf, Uri | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen |
| Altitude | 450m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 13–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 36 | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | IB | CIS, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 80 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 40 | 30 |
| Day Students | 40 | 270 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 55’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 75’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 8’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 4’000 | CHF 4’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 79’000 | CHF 72’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School Altdorf vs International School of Schaffhausen: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School Altdorf (founded 2016) and International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Altdorf, Uri and Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISA offers IB curricula, while ISSH provides IB. IB scores average 36 and 34 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for ISA and CHF 50’000 for ISSH. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 79’000 and CHF 72’500.
Community: ISA has 80 students from 20 countries, while ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:7.