International School of Schaffhausen
Swiss Boarding School Disentis
| General | ||
| Founded | 2,003 | 2,019 |
| Location | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen | Disentis, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 400m | 1,130m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB | A-Levels, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, German |
| Average IB Score | 34 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB | Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 55 |
| Day Students | 270 | 5 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 50’000 | CHF 60’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 68’000 | CHF 78’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 4’500 | CHF 5’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 72’500 | CHF 83’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Schaffhausen vs Swiss Boarding School Disentis: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) and Swiss Boarding School Disentis (founded 2019) 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 SBD provides A-Levels and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 50’000 for ISSH and CHF 60’000 for SBD. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 72’500 and CHF 83’000.
Community: ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries, while SBD has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:4.