St. George's International School
Hochalpines Institut Ftan
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,927 | 1,793 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Ftan, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 400m | 1,648m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 5 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, IGCSE, A-Levels | IB, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | German, English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Cambridge | IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 400 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 120 | 80 |
| Day Students | 280 | 20 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 30’000 | CHF 70’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 88’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 11’000 | CHF 5’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 89’000 | CHF 93’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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St. George's International School vs Hochalpines Institut Ftan: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both St. George's International School (founded 1927) and Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Ftan, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: St. George's offers IB and IGCSE and A-Levels curricula, while HIF provides IB and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 30’000 for St. George's and CHF 70’000 for HIF. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 89’000 and CHF 93’500.
Community: St. George's has 400 students from 60 countries, while HIF has 100 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:5.