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Le Régent vs Institut Le Châtelard

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

Le Régent International School

Crans-Montana, Valais
Founded 2015
250 students
60 nationalities
From CHF 83’000
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Institut Le Châtelard

Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1954
60 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 45’000
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Le Régent
Institut Le Châtelard
General
Founded2,0151,954
LocationCrans-Montana, ValaisLes Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Altitude1,500m960m
Gender Policyco-edgirls-only
Age Range4–1813–18
Campus Size5 hectares3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, IGCSESwiss Matura, French Baccalaureate
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, FrenchFrench
Average IB Score35N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:51:5
AccreditationsCIS, IBSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students25060
Boarding Students20045
Day Students5015
Nationalities6020
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 83’000CHF 45’000
Tuition (to)CHF 113’000CHF 65’000
Registration FeeCHF 3’000CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 15’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 12’500CHF 6’500
True Annual CostCHF 125’500CHF 71’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Le Régent — Facilities

Modern CampusInnovation LabPerforming Arts CenterSports ComplexSwimming PoolGolf Course AccessSki AccessLibraryScience Labs

Sports

SkiingGolfTennisSwimmingFootballBasketballHikingMountain BikingCross-Country Skiing

Institut Le Châtelard — Facilities

LibraryScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomChapelDining HallStudy RoomsSports Facilities

Sports

SkiingHikingSwimmingTennisVolleyballDanceGymnastics

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Le Régent International School vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Le Régent International School (founded 2015) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Crans-Montana, Valais and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Le Régent offers IB and IGCSE curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 83’000 for Le Régent and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 125’500 and CHF 71’500.

Community: Le Régent has 250 students from 60 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:5.