Surval Montreux
International School Altdorf
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 2,016 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Altdorf, Uri |
| Altitude | 450m | 450m |
| Gender Policy | girls-only | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 13–19 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE, A-Levels, High School Diploma | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | N/A | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:3 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 80 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 40 |
| Day Students | 5 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 89’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 110’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 4’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 120’500 | CHF 79’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Surval Montreux vs International School Altdorf: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Surval Montreux (founded 1961) and International School Altdorf (founded 2016) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Altdorf, Uri respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Surval offers IGCSE and A-Levels and High School Diploma curricula, while ISA provides IB.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 89’000 for Surval and CHF 55’000 for ISA. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 120’500 and CHF 79’000.
Community: Surval has 70 students from 25 countries, while ISA has 80 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:3 and 1:6.