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Stiftsschule Engelberg vs Institut Le Châtelard

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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Institut Le Châtelard

Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1954
60 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 45’000
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Category
Stiftsschule Engelberg
Institut Le Châtelard
General
Founded1,1201,954
LocationEngelberg, ObwaldenLes Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud
Altitude1,000m960m
Gender Policyco-edgirls-only
Age Range12–1813–18
Campus Size8 hectares3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaSwiss MaturaSwiss Matura, French Baccalaureate
Teaching LanguagesGermanFrench
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:5
AccreditationsSwiss FederationSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students13060
Boarding Students8045
Day Students5015
Nationalities1020
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 45’000CHF 45’000
Tuition (to)CHF 65’000CHF 65’000
Registration FeeCHF 500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 5’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 2’000CHF 6’500
True Annual CostCHF 67’000CHF 71’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Stiftsschule Engelberg — Facilities

Benedictine MonasteryHistoric LibraryChapelScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallSki Storage

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballVolleyballSwimming

Institut Le Châtelard — Facilities

LibraryScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomChapelDining HallStudy RoomsSports Facilities

Sports

SkiingHikingSwimmingTennisVolleyballDanceGymnastics

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Stiftsschule Engelberg vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Engelberg, Obwalden and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Stiftsschule Engelberg offers Swiss Matura curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 67’000 and CHF 71’500.

Community: Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:5.