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La Garenne vs Institut Monte Rosa

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

La Garenne International School

Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud
Founded 1947
110 students
30 nationalities
From CHF 58’000
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Institut Monte Rosa

Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1874
70 students
30 nationalities
From CHF 70’000
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Category
La Garenne
Institut Monte Rosa
General
Founded1,9471,874
LocationVillars-sur-Ollon, VaudMontreux, Vaud
Altitude1,280m400m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range5–149–19
Campus Size4 hectares1 hectare
Academics
CurriculaIGCSE, French BaccalaureateHigh School Diploma, AP
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, FrenchEnglish, French
Student:Teacher Ratio1:41:4
AccreditationsCIS, CambridgeCollege Board
Student Body
Total Students11070
Boarding Students7565
Day Students355
Nationalities3030
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 58’000CHF 70’000
Tuition (to)CHF 82’000CHF 88’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 2’000
DepositCHF 12’000CHF 10’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’800CHF 5’800
True Annual CostCHF 87’800CHF 93’800
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

La Garenne — Facilities

Alpine CampusIndoor PoolArt StudioMusic RoomsScience LabLibraryClimbing Wall

Sports

SkiingSwimmingTennisFootballRock ClimbingGymnasticsIce Skating

Institut Monte Rosa — Facilities

Historic VillaScience LabArt StudioMusic RoomDining HallStudent LoungeGarden

Sports

TennisSwimmingSkiingFootballBadmintonFitnessIce Skating

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La Garenne International School vs Institut Monte Rosa: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both La Garenne International School (founded 1947) and Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud and Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: La Garenne offers IGCSE and French Baccalaureate curricula, while Institut Monte Rosa provides High School Diploma and AP.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 58’000 for La Garenne and CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 87’800 and CHF 93’800.

Community: La Garenne has 110 students from 30 countries, while Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:4.