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ISA vs ISSH

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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International School of Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
Founded 2003
300 students
40 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Category
ISA
ISSH
General
Founded2,0162,003
LocationAltdorf, UriSchaffhausen, Schaffhausen
Altitude450m400m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range13–193–18
Campus Size2 hectares2 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIBIB
Teaching LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Average IB Score3634
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:7
AccreditationsIBCIS, IB
Student Body
Total Students80300
Boarding Students4030
Day Students40270
Nationalities2040
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 50’000
Tuition (to)CHF 75’000CHF 68’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 8’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’000CHF 4’500
True Annual CostCHF 79’000CHF 72’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISA — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsIT CenterSports HallStudent ResidenceLibrary

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingSkiingHikingClimbingVolleyball

ISSH — Facilities

Purpose-Built CampusScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomSports HallLibraryCafeteria

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingAthleticsTennisVolleyball

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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.