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Surval vs Institut Monte Rosa

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

Surval Montreux

Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1961
70 students
25 nationalities
From CHF 89’000
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Institut Monte Rosa

Montreux, Vaud
Founded 1874
70 students
30 nationalities
From CHF 70’000
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Category
Surval
Institut Monte Rosa
General
Founded1,9611,874
LocationMontreux, VaudMontreux, Vaud
Altitude450m400m
Gender Policygirls-onlyco-ed
Age Range12–199–19
Campus Size2 hectares1 hectare
Academics
CurriculaIGCSE, A-Levels, High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma, AP
Teaching LanguagesEnglishEnglish, French
Student:Teacher Ratio1:31:4
AccreditationsCIS, CambridgeCollege Board
Student Body
Total Students7070
Boarding Students6565
Day Students55
Nationalities2530
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 89’000CHF 70’000
Tuition (to)CHF 110’000CHF 88’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’500CHF 2’000
DepositCHF 15’000CHF 10’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 10’500CHF 5’800
True Annual CostCHF 120’500CHF 93’800
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Surval — Facilities

Lakeside CampusCulinary Arts KitchenArt StudioScience LabFitness CenterGarden

Sports

SkiingSnowboardingSwimmingTennisHorse RidingYogaPilates

Institut Monte Rosa — Facilities

Historic VillaScience LabArt StudioMusic RoomDining HallStudent LoungeGarden

Sports

TennisSwimmingSkiingFootballBadmintonFitnessIce Skating

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Surval Montreux vs Institut Monte Rosa: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Surval Montreux (founded 1961) and Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Surval offers IGCSE and A-Levels and High School Diploma curricula, while Institut Monte Rosa provides High School Diploma and AP.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 89’000 for Surval and CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 120’500 and CHF 93’800.

Community: Surval has 70 students from 25 countries, while Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:3 and 1:4.