John F. Kennedy International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,971 | 1,972 |
| Location | Saanen, Bern | Leysin, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,050m | 1,263m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 4–14 | 5–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | Leysin campus |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE | |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 0 |
| Boarding Students | 60 | 0 |
| Day Students | 40 | 0 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 75 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 48’000 | CHF 1’850 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 68’000 | CHF 4’250 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | N/A |
| Deposit | CHF 8’000 | N/A |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 4’600 | CHF 0 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 72’600 | CHF 4’250 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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John F. Kennedy International School vs Village Camps: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both John F. Kennedy International School (founded 1971) and Village Camps (founded 1972) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Saanen, Bern and Leysin, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: JFK offers IGCSE curricula, while Village Camps provides .
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 48’000 for JFK and CHF 1’850 for Village Camps. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 72’600 and CHF 4’250.
Community: JFK has 100 students from 25 countries, while Village Camps has 0 students from 75 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:6.