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ISSH vs KLAS

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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Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland

Leysin, Vaud
Founded 1990
70 students
15 nationalities
From CHF 60’000
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Category
ISSH
KLAS
General
Founded2,0031,990
LocationSchaffhausen, SchaffhausenLeysin, Vaud
Altitude400m1,260m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range3–1815–18
Campus Size2 hectares2 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIBHigh School Diploma
Teaching LanguagesEnglishEnglish, Japanese
Average IB Score34N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:71:5
AccreditationsCIS, IBNEASC
Student Body
Total Students30070
Boarding Students3070
Day Students2700
Nationalities4015
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 50’000CHF 60’000
Tuition (to)CHF 68’000CHF 78’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 2’000
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 10’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’500CHF 3’500
True Annual CostCHF 72’500CHF 81’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISSH — Facilities

Purpose-Built CampusScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomSports HallLibraryCafeteria

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingAthleticsTennisVolleyball

KLAS — Facilities

Study CenterScience LabComputer LabSports HallSki RoomLibraryDining Hall

Sports

SkiingSnowboardingHikingTennisFootballBasketballFitness

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International School of Schaffhausen vs Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) and Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (founded 1990) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen and Leysin, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: ISSH offers IB curricula, while KLAS provides High School Diploma.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 50’000 for ISSH and CHF 60’000 for KLAS. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 72’500 and CHF 81’500.

Community: ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries, while KLAS has 70 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:5.