Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,897 | 1,966 |
| Location | Porrentruy, Jura | Blonay, Vaud |
| Altitude | 430m | 650m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 10–18 | 6–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura | French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | French | French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:8 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | IB, Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 200 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 50 |
| Day Students | 120 | 10 |
| Nationalities | 15 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 55’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 75’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 6’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 78’500 | CHF 74’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée (founded 1897) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Porrentruy, Jura and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Saint-Charles offers IB and French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Saint-Charles and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 78’500 and CHF 74’000.
Community: Saint-Charles has 200 students from 15 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:8 and 1:4.