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ISA vs Saint-Charles

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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Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée

Porrentruy, Jura
Founded 1897
200 students
15 nationalities
From CHF 55’000
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Category
ISA
Saint-Charles
General
Founded2,0161,897
LocationAltdorf, UriPorrentruy, Jura
Altitude450m430m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range13–1910–18
Campus Size2 hectares4 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIBIB, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglishFrench
Average IB Score36N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:8
AccreditationsIBIB, Swiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students80200
Boarding Students4080
Day Students40120
Nationalities2015
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 55’000CHF 55’000
Tuition (to)CHF 75’000CHF 75’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 1’000
DepositCHF 8’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’000CHF 3’500
True Annual CostCHF 79’000CHF 78’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISA — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsIT CenterSports HallStudent ResidenceLibrary

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingSkiingHikingClimbingVolleyball

Saint-Charles — Facilities

Historic CampusChapelScience LabsArt StudioLibrarySports FieldsDining Hall

Sports

FootballBasketballVolleyballTennisAthleticsSwimmingCross-Country

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International School Altdorf vs Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both International School Altdorf (founded 2016) and Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée (founded 1897) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Altdorf, Uri and Porrentruy, Jura respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: ISA offers IB curricula, while Saint-Charles provides IB and French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for ISA and CHF 55’000 for Saint-Charles. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 79’000 and CHF 78’500.

Community: ISA has 80 students from 20 countries, while Saint-Charles has 200 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:8.