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TASIS vs Rosenberg

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

TASIS The American School in Switzerland

Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino
Founded 1956
730 students
60 nationalities
From CHF 65’000
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Institut auf dem Rosenberg

St. Gallen, St. Gallen
Founded 1889
260 students
50 nationalities
From CHF 100’000
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Category
TASIS
Rosenberg
General
Founded1,9561,889
LocationMontagnola-Lugano, TicinoSt. Gallen, St. Gallen
Altitude500m700m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range3–196–19
Campus Size9 hectares10 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, AP, High School DiplomaIB, A-Levels, AP, Swiss Matura, German Abitur, High School Diploma
Teaching LanguagesEnglishEnglish, German
Average IB Score3334
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:4
AccreditationsCIS, NEASC, ECIS, College BoardCIS, IB, Cambridge
Student Body
Total Students730260
Boarding Students280230
Day Students45030
Nationalities6050
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 65’000CHF 100’000
Tuition (to)CHF 98’000CHF 150’000
Registration FeeCHF 2’000CHF 5’000
DepositCHF 15’000CHF 25’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 10’300CHF 31’000
True Annual CostCHF 108’300CHF 181’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

TASIS — Facilities

Palestra (Arts Center)Science CenterSwimming PoolTennis CourtsSoccer FieldsLibraryBlack Box Theatre

Sports

SoccerVolleyballBasketballTennisSwimmingRugbyCross-CountrySkiing

Rosenberg — Facilities

Innovation LabArt & Design AtelierRooftop TerraceIndoor PoolTennis CourtsLibraryMusic Studios

Sports

TennisSwimmingSkiingFootballGolfFencingEquestrianSailing

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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.