Surval Montreux
International School of Schaffhausen
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 2,003 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen |
| Altitude | 450m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | girls-only | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE, A-Levels, High School Diploma | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | N/A | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:3 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | CIS, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 30 |
| Day Students | 5 | 270 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 89’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 110’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 4’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 120’500 | CHF 72’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Surval Montreux vs International School of Schaffhausen: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Surval Montreux (founded 1961) and International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Surval offers IGCSE and A-Levels and High School Diploma curricula, while ISSH provides IB.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 89’000 for Surval and CHF 50’000 for ISSH. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 120’500 and CHF 72’500.
Community: Surval has 70 students from 25 countries, while ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:3 and 1:7.