International School of Schaffhausen
Gymnasium Kloster Disentis
| General | ||
| Founded | 2,003 | 614 |
| Location | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen | Disentis, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 400m | 1,130m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 12–19 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | Monastery grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB | Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | German |
| Average IB Score | 34 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 150 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 80 |
| Day Students | 270 | 70 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 10 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 50’000 | CHF 25’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 68’000 | CHF 38’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 4’500 | CHF 3’300 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 72’500 | CHF 41’300 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Schaffhausen vs Gymnasium Kloster Disentis: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) and Gymnasium Kloster Disentis (founded 614) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen and Disentis, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISSH offers IB curricula, while Klosterschule Disentis provides Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 50’000 for ISSH and CHF 25’000 for Klosterschule Disentis. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 72’500 and CHF 41’300.
Community: ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries, while Klosterschule Disentis has 150 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:8.