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Stiftsschule Engelberg vs Lémania

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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Ecole Lémania

Lausanne, Vaud
Founded 1908
400 students
100 nationalities
From CHF 30’000
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Stiftsschule Engelberg
Lémania
General
Founded1,1201,908
LocationEngelberg, ObwaldenLausanne, Vaud
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range12–1815–19
Academics
CurriculaSwiss MaturaSwiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, IB
Teaching LanguagesGermanFrench, English
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:10
AccreditationsSwiss FederationSwiss Federation, IB
Student Body
Total Students130400
Boarding Students8080
Day Students50320
Nationalities10100
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 45’000CHF 30’000
Tuition (to)CHF 65’000CHF 50’000
Registration FeeCHF 500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 2’000CHF 4’500
True Annual CostCHF 67’000CHF 54’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Stiftsschule Engelberg — Facilities

Benedictine MonasteryHistoric LibraryChapelScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallSki Storage

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballVolleyballSwimming

Lémania — Facilities

Science LabsComputer LabsLibraryCafeteriaStudy RoomsCommon Room

Sports

FootballBasketballTennisSwimmingFitnessVolleyball

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Stiftsschule Engelberg vs Ecole Lémania: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) and Ecole Lémania (founded 1908) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Engelberg, Obwalden and Lausanne, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

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

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg and CHF 30’000 for Lémania. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 67’000 and CHF 54’500.

Community: Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries, while Lémania has 400 students from 100 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:10.