TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Institut auf dem Rosenberg
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,956 | 1,889 |
| Location | Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino | St. Gallen, St. Gallen |
| Altitude | 500m | 700m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–19 | 6–19 |
| Campus Size | 9 hectares | 10 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB, A-Levels, AP, Swiss Matura, German Abitur, High School Diploma |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, German |
| Average IB Score | 33 | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, ECIS, College Board | CIS, IB, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 730 | 260 |
| Boarding Students | 280 | 230 |
| Day Students | 450 | 30 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 50 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 100’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 98’000 | CHF 150’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 25’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’300 | CHF 31’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 108’300 | CHF 181’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs Institut auf dem Rosenberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both TASIS The American School in Switzerland (founded 1956) and Institut auf dem Rosenberg (founded 1889) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino and St. Gallen, St. Gallen respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: TASIS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Rosenberg provides IB and A-Levels and AP and Swiss Matura and German Abitur and High School Diploma. IB scores average 33 and 34 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 65’000 for TASIS and CHF 100’000 for Rosenberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 108’300 and CHF 181’000.
Community: TASIS has 730 students from 60 countries, while Rosenberg has 260 students from 50 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.