International School Altdorf
Stiftsschule Engelberg
| General | ||
| Founded | 2,016 | 1,120 |
| Location | Altdorf, Uri | Engelberg, Obwalden |
| Altitude | 450m | 1,000m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 13–19 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 8 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB | Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | German |
| Average IB Score | 36 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | IB | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 80 | 130 |
| Boarding Students | 40 | 80 |
| Day Students | 40 | 50 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 10 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 55’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 75’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 8’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 4’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 79’000 | CHF 67’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School Altdorf vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School Altdorf (founded 2016) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Altdorf, Uri and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISA offers IB curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for ISA and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 79’000 and CHF 67’000.
Community: ISA has 80 students from 20 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.