La Garenne International School
International School Altdorf
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,947 | 2,016 |
| Location | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud | Altdorf, Uri |
| Altitude | 1,280m | 450m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 5–14 | 13–19 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE, French Baccalaureate | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | English |
| Average IB Score | N/A | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 110 | 80 |
| Boarding Students | 75 | 40 |
| Day Students | 35 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 30 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 58’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 82’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 12’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’800 | CHF 4’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 87’800 | CHF 79’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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La Garenne International School vs International School Altdorf: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both La Garenne International School (founded 1947) and International School Altdorf (founded 2016) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud and Altdorf, Uri respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: La Garenne offers IGCSE and French Baccalaureate curricula, while ISA provides IB.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 58’000 for La Garenne and CHF 55’000 for ISA. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 87’800 and CHF 79’000.
Community: La Garenne has 110 students from 30 countries, while ISA has 80 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:6.