Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée
Stiftsschule Engelberg
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,897 | 1,120 |
| Location | Porrentruy, Jura | Engelberg, Obwalden |
| Altitude | 430m | 1,000m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 10–18 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 8 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura | Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | French | German |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:8 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | IB, Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 200 | 130 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 80 |
| Day Students | 120 | 50 |
| Nationalities | 15 | 10 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 55’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 75’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 78’500 | CHF 67’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée (founded 1897) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Porrentruy, Jura and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Saint-Charles offers IB and French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Saint-Charles and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 78’500 and CHF 67’000.
Community: Saint-Charles has 200 students from 15 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:8 and 1:6.