International School of Schaffhausen
| General | ||
| Founded | 2,003 | 1,966 |
| Location | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen | Blonay, Vaud |
| Altitude | 400m | 650m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 6–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB | French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | French |
| Average IB Score | 34 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 50 |
| Day Students | 270 | 10 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 50’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 68’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 4’500 | CHF 6’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 72’500 | CHF 74’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Schaffhausen vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISSH offers IB curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 50’000 for ISSH and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 72’500 and CHF 74’000.
Community: ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:4.