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Stiftsschule Engelberg vs SBD

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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Swiss Boarding School Disentis

Disentis, Graubünden
Founded 2019
60 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 60’000
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Stiftsschule Engelberg
SBD
General
Founded1,1202,019
LocationEngelberg, ObwaldenDisentis, Graubünden
Altitude1,000m1,130m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range12–1812–18
Campus Size8 hectares3 hectares
Academics
CurriculaSwiss MaturaA-Levels, Swiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesGermanEnglish, German
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:4
AccreditationsSwiss FederationCambridge
Student Body
Total Students13060
Boarding Students8055
Day Students505
Nationalities1020
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 45’000CHF 60’000
Tuition (to)CHF 65’000CHF 78’000
Registration FeeCHF 500CHF 2’000
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 10’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 2’000CHF 5’000
True Annual CostCHF 67’000CHF 83’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Stiftsschule Engelberg — Facilities

Benedictine MonasteryHistoric LibraryChapelScience LabsMusic RoomsSports HallSki Storage

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingHikingFootballBasketballVolleyballSwimming

SBD — Facilities

Benedictine Monastery PartnershipModern ClassroomsScience LabArt StudioSports HallSki RoomLibrary

Sports

SkiingSnowboardingCross-Country SkiingHikingMountain BikingClimbingFootball

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Stiftsschule Engelberg vs Swiss Boarding School Disentis: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) and Swiss Boarding School Disentis (founded 2019) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Engelberg, Obwalden and Disentis, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Stiftsschule Engelberg offers Swiss Matura curricula, while SBD provides A-Levels and Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg and CHF 60’000 for SBD. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 67’000 and CHF 83’000.

Community: Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries, while SBD has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.