John F. Kennedy International School
International School of Schaffhausen
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,971 | 2,003 |
| Location | Saanen, Bern | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen |
| Altitude | 1,050m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 4–14 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | N/A | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | CIS, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 60 | 30 |
| Day Students | 40 | 270 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 48’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 68’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 8’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 4’600 | CHF 4’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 72’600 | CHF 72’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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John F. Kennedy International School vs International School of Schaffhausen: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both John F. Kennedy International School (founded 1971) and International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Saanen, Bern and Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: JFK offers IGCSE curricula, while ISSH provides IB.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 48’000 for JFK and CHF 50’000 for ISSH. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 72’600 and CHF 72’500.
Community: JFK has 100 students from 25 countries, while ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:7.