TASIS The American School in Switzerland
International School Altdorf
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,956 | 2,016 |
| Location | Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino | Altdorf, Uri |
| Altitude | 500m | 450m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–19 | 13–19 |
| Campus Size | 9 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, ECIS, College Board | IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 730 | 80 |
| Boarding Students | 280 | 40 |
| Day Students | 450 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 98’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’300 | CHF 4’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 108’300 | CHF 79’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs International School Altdorf: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both TASIS The American School in Switzerland (founded 1956) and International School Altdorf (founded 2016) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino and Altdorf, Uri respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: TASIS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while ISA provides IB. IB scores average 33 and 36 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 65’000 for TASIS and CHF 55’000 for ISA. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 108’300 and CHF 79’000.
Community: TASIS has 730 students from 60 countries, while ISA has 80 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.