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LAS vs Montana

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

Leysin American School

Leysin, Vaud
Founded 1960
300 students
50 nationalities
From CHF 85’000
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Institut Montana Zugerberg

Zug, Zug
Founded 1926
380 students
55 nationalities
From CHF 55’000
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Category
LAS
Montana
General
Founded1,9601,926
LocationLeysin, VaudZug, Zug
Altitude1,350m910m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range12–196–18
Campus Size4 hectares15 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, AP, High School DiplomaIB, Swiss Matura, Cambridge
Teaching LanguagesEnglishEnglish, German
Average IB Score3233
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:6
AccreditationsCIS, NEASC, IB, College BoardCIS, IB, Swiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students300380
Boarding Students260220
Day Students40160
Nationalities5055
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 85’000CHF 55’000
Tuition (to)CHF 105’000CHF 78’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 2’000
DepositCHF 15’000CHF 10’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 10’500CHF 5’500
True Annual CostCHF 115’500CHF 83’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

LAS — Facilities

Belle Époque CampusScience LabsArts CenterSports HallLibraryStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingSnowboardingRock ClimbingFootballBasketballVolleyballTennis

Montana — Facilities

Hilltop CampusSports HallScience LabsArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor Spaces

Sports

FootballBasketballSkiingTennisSwimmingAthleticsHiking

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Leysin American School vs Institut Montana Zugerberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Institut Montana Zugerberg (founded 1926) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Zug, Zug respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Montana provides IB and Swiss Matura and Cambridge. IB scores average 32 and 33 respectively.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 55’000 for Montana. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 83’500.

Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Montana has 380 students from 55 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.