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La Garenne 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.

La Garenne International School

Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud
Founded 1947
110 students
30 nationalities
From CHF 58’000
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Stiftsschule Engelberg

Engelberg, Obwalden
Founded 1120
130 students
10 nationalities
From CHF 45’000
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Category
La Garenne
Stiftsschule Engelberg
General
Founded1,9471,120
LocationVillars-sur-Ollon, VaudEngelberg, Obwalden
Altitude1,280m1,000m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range5–1412–18
Campus Size4 hectares8 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIGCSE, French BaccalaureateSwiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, FrenchGerman
Student:Teacher Ratio1:41:6
AccreditationsCIS, CambridgeSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students110130
Boarding Students7580
Day Students3550
Nationalities3010
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 58’000CHF 45’000
Tuition (to)CHF 82’000CHF 65’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 500
DepositCHF 12’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’800CHF 2’000
True Annual CostCHF 87’800CHF 67’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

La Garenne — Facilities

Alpine CampusIndoor PoolArt StudioMusic RoomsScience LabLibraryClimbing Wall

Sports

SkiingSwimmingTennisFootballRock ClimbingGymnasticsIce Skating

Stiftsschule Engelberg — Facilities

Benedictine MonasteryHistoric LibraryChapelScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallSki Storage

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballVolleyballSwimming

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La Garenne International School vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both La Garenne International School (founded 1947) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: La Garenne offers IGCSE and French Baccalaureate curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 58’000 for La Garenne and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 87’800 and CHF 67’000.

Community: La Garenne has 110 students from 30 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:6.