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Zuoz 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.

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz

Zuoz, Graubünden
Founded 1904
200 students
30 nationalities
From CHF 70’000
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Stiftsschule Engelberg

Engelberg, Obwalden
Founded 1120
130 students
10 nationalities
From CHF 45’000
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Zuoz
Stiftsschule Engelberg
General
Founded1,9041,120
LocationZuoz, GraubündenEngelberg, Obwalden
Altitude1,720m1,000m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range12–1812–18
Campus Size12 hectares8 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, Swiss MaturaSwiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, GermanGerman
Average IB Score34N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:51:6
AccreditationsCIS, IB, Swiss FederationSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students200130
Boarding Students17080
Day Students3050
Nationalities3010
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 70’000CHF 45’000
Tuition (to)CHF 85’000CHF 65’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 500
DepositCHF 10’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 5’700CHF 2’000
True Annual CostCHF 90’700CHF 67’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Zuoz — Facilities

Historic CampusIce RinkSports HallScience LabsArt RoomMusic Practice RoomsLibrary

Sports

SkiingIce HockeyCross-Country SkiingTennisFootballSwimmingAthletics

Stiftsschule Engelberg — Facilities

Benedictine MonasteryHistoric LibraryChapelScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallSki Storage

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballVolleyballSwimming

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Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz (founded 1904) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Zuoz, Graubünden and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Zuoz offers IB and Swiss Matura curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for Zuoz and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 90’700 and CHF 67’000.

Community: Zuoz has 200 students from 30 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:6.