St. George's International School
La Garenne International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,927 | 1,947 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud |
| Altitude | 400m | 1,280m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 5–14 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, IGCSE, A-Levels | IGCSE, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Cambridge | CIS, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 400 | 110 |
| Boarding Students | 120 | 75 |
| Day Students | 280 | 35 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 30’000 | CHF 58’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 82’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 12’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 11’000 | CHF 5’800 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 89’000 | CHF 87’800 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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St. George's International School vs La Garenne International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both St. George's International School (founded 1927) and La Garenne International School (founded 1947) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: St. George's offers IB and IGCSE and A-Levels curricula, while La Garenne provides IGCSE and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 30’000 for St. George's and CHF 58’000 for La Garenne. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 89’000 and CHF 87’800.
Community: St. George's has 400 students from 60 countries, while La Garenne has 110 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:4.