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ISSH vs Lémania

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 of Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
Founded 2003
300 students
40 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Ecole Lémania

Lausanne, Vaud
Founded 1908
400 students
100 nationalities
From CHF 30’000
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Category
ISSH
Lémania
General
Founded2,0031,908
LocationSchaffhausen, SchaffhausenLausanne, Vaud
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range3–1815–19
Academics
CurriculaIBSwiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, IB
Teaching LanguagesEnglishFrench, English
Average IB Score34N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:71:10
AccreditationsCIS, IBSwiss Federation, IB
Student Body
Total Students300400
Boarding Students3080
Day Students270320
Nationalities40100
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 50’000CHF 30’000
Tuition (to)CHF 68’000CHF 50’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’500CHF 4’500
True Annual CostCHF 72’500CHF 54’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISSH — Facilities

Purpose-Built CampusScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomSports HallLibraryCafeteria

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingAthleticsTennisVolleyball

Lémania — Facilities

Science LabsComputer LabsLibraryCafeteriaStudy RoomsCommon Room

Sports

FootballBasketballTennisSwimmingFitnessVolleyball

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International School of Schaffhausen vs Ecole Lémania: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) and Ecole Lémania (founded 1908) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen and Lausanne, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: ISSH offers IB curricula, while Lémania provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate and IB.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 50’000 for ISSH and CHF 30’000 for Lémania. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 72’500 and CHF 54’500.

Community: ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries, while Lémania has 400 students from 100 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:10.

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