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Stiftsschule Engelberg vs Chantemerle

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

Stiftsschule Engelberg

Engelberg, Obwalden
Founded 1120
130 students
10 nationalities
From CHF 45’000
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Chantemerle

Blonay, Vaud
Founded 1966
60 students
25 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Stiftsschule Engelberg
Chantemerle
General
Founded1,1201,966
LocationEngelberg, ObwaldenBlonay, Vaud
Altitude1,000m650m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range12–186–18
Campus Size8 hectares3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaSwiss MaturaFrench Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesGermanFrench
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:4
AccreditationsSwiss FederationSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students13060
Boarding Students8050
Day Students5010
Nationalities1025
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 45’000CHF 50’000
Tuition (to)CHF 65’000CHF 68’000
Registration FeeCHF 500CHF 1’000
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 2’000CHF 6’000
True Annual CostCHF 67’000CHF 74’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Stiftsschule Engelberg — Facilities

Benedictine MonasteryHistoric LibraryChapelScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallSki Storage

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballVolleyballSwimming

Chantemerle — Facilities

Main HouseClassroomsLibrarySports FieldGardenDining RoomStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingSwimmingTennisFootballBasketballHikingIce Skating

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Stiftsschule Engelberg vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Engelberg, Obwalden and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Stiftsschule Engelberg offers Swiss Matura curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 67’000 and CHF 74’000.

Community: Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.