Lemania-Verbier International School
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 2,010 | 1,954 |
| Location | Verbier, Valais | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,500m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 13–18 |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, IGCSE | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | IB | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 100 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 50 | 45 |
| Day Students | 50 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 30 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 35’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 8’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 9’500 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 74’500 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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Lemania-Verbier International School vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Lemania-Verbier International School (founded 2010) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Verbier, Valais and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LVIS offers IB and IGCSE curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 35’000 for LVIS and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 74’500 and CHF 71’500.
Community: LVIS has 100 students from 30 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:5.