Surval Montreux
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,954 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 450m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | girls-only | girls-only |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE, A-Levels, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:3 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 45 |
| Day Students | 5 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 89’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 110’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 120’500 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Surval Montreux vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Surval Montreux (founded 1961) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Surval offers IGCSE and A-Levels and High School Diploma curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 89’000 for Surval and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 120’500 and CHF 71’500.
Community: Surval has 70 students from 25 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:3 and 1:5.