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ISSH vs Klosterschule Disentis

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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Gymnasium Kloster Disentis

Disentis, Graubünden
Founded 614
150 students
10 nationalities
From CHF 25’000
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Category
ISSH
Klosterschule Disentis
General
Founded2,003614
LocationSchaffhausen, SchaffhausenDisentis, Graubünden
Altitude400m1,130m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range3–1812–19
Campus Size2 hectaresMonastery grounds
Academics
CurriculaIBSwiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglishGerman
Average IB Score34N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:71:8
AccreditationsCIS, IBSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students300150
Boarding Students3080
Day Students27070
Nationalities4010
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 50’000CHF 25’000
Tuition (to)CHF 68’000CHF 38’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 500
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 3’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’500CHF 3’300
True Annual CostCHF 72’500CHF 41’300
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISSH — Facilities

Purpose-Built CampusScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomSports HallLibraryCafeteria

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingAthleticsTennisVolleyball

Klosterschule Disentis — Facilities

Historic Monastery LibraryScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallChapelStudy RoomsDining Hall

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballSwimmingAthletics

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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.