Stiftsschule Engelberg
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,120 | 1,954 |
| Location | Engelberg, Obwalden | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,000m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | 8 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | Swiss Matura | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | German | French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 130 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 45 |
| Day Students | 50 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 10 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 45’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 2’000 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 67’000 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
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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.