TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Institut Monte Rosa
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,956 | 1,874 |
| Location | Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino | Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 500m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–19 | 9–19 |
| Campus Size | 9 hectares | 1 hectare |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | High School Diploma, AP |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, ECIS, College Board | College Board |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 730 | 70 |
| Boarding Students | 280 | 65 |
| Day Students | 450 | 5 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 70’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 98’000 | CHF 88’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’300 | CHF 5’800 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 108’300 | CHF 93’800 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs Institut Monte Rosa: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both TASIS The American School in Switzerland (founded 1956) and Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino and Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: TASIS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Institut Monte Rosa provides High School Diploma and AP.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 65’000 for TASIS and CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 108’300 and CHF 93’800.
Community: TASIS has 730 students from 60 countries, while Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.