St. George's International School
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,927 | 1,954 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 400m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, IGCSE, A-Levels | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | French |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Cambridge | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 400 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 120 | 45 |
| Day Students | 280 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 30’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 11’000 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 89’000 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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St. George's International School vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both St. George's International School (founded 1927) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: St. George's offers IB and IGCSE and A-Levels curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 30’000 for St. George's and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 89’000 and CHF 71’500.
Community: St. George's has 400 students from 60 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:5.