Surval Montreux
La Garenne International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,947 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud |
| Altitude | 450m | 1,280m |
| Gender Policy | girls-only | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 5–14 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE, A-Levels, High School Diploma | IGCSE, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:3 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | CIS, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 110 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 75 |
| Day Students | 5 | 35 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 89’000 | CHF 58’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 110’000 | CHF 82’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 12’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 5’800 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 120’500 | CHF 87’800 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Surval Montreux vs La Garenne International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Surval Montreux (founded 1961) and La Garenne International School (founded 1947) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Surval offers IGCSE and A-Levels and High School Diploma curricula, while La Garenne provides IGCSE and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 89’000 for Surval and CHF 58’000 for La Garenne. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 120’500 and CHF 87’800.
Community: Surval has 70 students from 25 countries, while La Garenne has 110 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:3 and 1:4.