St. George's International School
Institut Monte Rosa
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,927 | 1,874 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 400m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 9–19 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 1 hectare |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, IGCSE, A-Levels | High School Diploma, AP |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Cambridge | College Board |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 400 | 70 |
| Boarding Students | 120 | 65 |
| Day Students | 280 | 5 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 30’000 | CHF 70’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 88’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 11’000 | CHF 5’800 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 89’000 | CHF 93’800 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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St. George's International School vs Institut Monte Rosa: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both St. George's International School (founded 1927) and Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: St. George's offers IB and IGCSE and A-Levels curricula, while Institut Monte Rosa provides High School Diploma and AP.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 30’000 for St. George's and CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 89’000 and CHF 93’800.
Community: St. George's has 400 students from 60 countries, while Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:4.