Surval Montreux
International School of Berne
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,961 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Bern, Bern |
| Altitude | 450m | 540m |
| Gender Policy | girls-only | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE, A-Levels, High School Diploma | IB, High School Diploma |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | N/A | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:3 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | CIS, IB, NEASC |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 280 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 30 |
| Day Students | 5 | 250 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 89’000 | CHF 25’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 110’000 | CHF 42’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 3’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 120’500 | CHF 45’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Surval Montreux vs International School of Berne: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Surval Montreux (founded 1961) and International School of Berne (founded 1961) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Bern, Bern respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Surval offers IGCSE and A-Levels and High School Diploma curricula, while ISBerne provides IB and High School Diploma.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 89’000 for Surval and CHF 25’000 for ISBerne. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 120’500 and CHF 45’500.
Community: Surval has 70 students from 25 countries, while ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:3 and 1:6.