Surval Montreux
Hochalpines Institut Ftan
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,793 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Ftan, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 450m | 1,648m |
| Gender Policy | girls-only | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 5 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE, A-Levels, High School Diploma | IB, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | German, English |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:3 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 80 |
| Day Students | 5 | 20 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 89’000 | CHF 70’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 110’000 | CHF 88’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 5’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 120’500 | CHF 93’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Surval Montreux vs Hochalpines Institut Ftan: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Surval Montreux (founded 1961) and Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Ftan, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Surval offers IGCSE and A-Levels and High School Diploma curricula, while HIF provides IB and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 89’000 for Surval and CHF 70’000 for HIF. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 120’500 and CHF 93’500.
Community: Surval has 70 students from 25 countries, while HIF has 100 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:3 and 1:5.