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KLAS vs Stiftsschule Engelberg

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland

Leysin, Vaud
Founded 1990
70 students
15 nationalities
From CHF 60’000
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Stiftsschule Engelberg

Engelberg, Obwalden
Founded 1120
130 students
10 nationalities
From CHF 45’000
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Category
KLAS
Stiftsschule Engelberg
General
Founded1,9901,120
LocationLeysin, VaudEngelberg, Obwalden
Altitude1,260m1,000m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range15–1812–18
Campus Size2 hectares8 hectares
Academics
CurriculaHigh School DiplomaSwiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, JapaneseGerman
Student:Teacher Ratio1:51:6
AccreditationsNEASCSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students70130
Boarding Students7080
Day Students050
Nationalities1510
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 60’000CHF 45’000
Tuition (to)CHF 78’000CHF 65’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 500
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 3’500CHF 2’000
True Annual CostCHF 81’500CHF 67’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

KLAS — Facilities

Study CenterScience LabComputer LabSports HallSki RoomLibraryDining Hall

Sports

SkiingSnowboardingHikingTennisFootballBasketballFitness

Stiftsschule Engelberg — Facilities

Benedictine MonasteryHistoric LibraryChapelScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallSki Storage

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballVolleyballSwimming

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Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (founded 1990) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: KLAS offers High School Diploma curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 60’000 for KLAS and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 81’500 and CHF 67’000.

Community: KLAS has 70 students from 15 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:6.