TASIS The American School in Switzerland
St. George's International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,956 | 1,927 |
| Location | Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino | Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 500m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 9 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB, IGCSE, A-Levels |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, ECIS, College Board | CIS, IB, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 730 | 400 |
| Boarding Students | 280 | 120 |
| Day Students | 450 | 280 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 60 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 30’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 98’000 | CHF 78’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’300 | CHF 11’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 108’300 | CHF 89’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs St. George's International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both TASIS The American School in Switzerland (founded 1956) and St. George's International School (founded 1927) 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 St. George's provides IB and IGCSE and A-Levels. IB scores average 33 and 33 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 65’000 for TASIS and CHF 30’000 for St. George's. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 108’300 and CHF 89’000.
Community: TASIS has 730 students from 60 countries, while St. George's has 400 students from 60 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:7.