St. George's International School
John F. Kennedy International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,927 | 1,971 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Saanen, Bern |
| Altitude | 400m | 1,050m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 4–14 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, IGCSE, A-Levels | IGCSE |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Cambridge | CIS, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 400 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 120 | 60 |
| Day Students | 280 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 30’000 | CHF 48’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 11’000 | CHF 4’600 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 89’000 | CHF 72’600 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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St. George's International School vs John F. Kennedy International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both St. George's International School (founded 1927) and John F. Kennedy International School (founded 1971) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Saanen, Bern respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: St. George's offers IB and IGCSE and A-Levels curricula, while JFK provides IGCSE.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 30’000 for St. George's and CHF 48’000 for JFK. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 89’000 and CHF 72’600.
Community: St. George's has 400 students from 60 countries, while JFK has 100 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:4.