Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in Lausanne, Switzerland

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English, French

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees CHF 28,200 - 38,990

Pupils 900

Type Co-educational

International School Lausanne (ISL) is a not-for-profit IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside an American curriculum. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 on a campus of four buildings, set close to nature yet near the city. PYP develops the whole child through inquiry, international-mindedness and personal values; MYP builds knowledge, attitudes and skills for a changing world; DP provides breadth and depth for higher education. A CASEL-based well-being curriculum supports social and emotional development. The campus features a 400-seat auditorium for music and drama, three gym halls, four tennis courts, an Astroturf pitch, a maker space and a recording studio. The After-School Activities programme offers over 125 activities, with more than 80% of students participating weekly. ISL also pursues service learning and Duke of Edinburgh programs, and collaborates with EPFL, along with a range of clubs.

Location

The International School of Lausanne is located at Chemin de la Grangette 2, 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland. The campus sits in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne just north of Lausanne. A TL Route 18 bus stop is directly in front of the school, linking to Lausanne city centre, with connections from Lausanne-Riponne and other stops along the route. The school also operates a daily external bus service with stops chosen for safety and convenience.

Stages

Early Childhood (3-5), Primary Years Programme (5-11), Middle Years Programme (11-16), Diploma Programme (16-18).

Type

The school is not-for-profit and an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme.

Additional learning support

Student Support Services coordinate learning support to meet individual needs. Types of support include Progress Plans, Individualised Education Plans, and 1:1 support, with well-being counselling. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support helps students developing English language skills.

Bus service

ISL uses external bus companies to operate a daily bus service for Reception 4 to Year 13; the service is not door-to-door; stops are chosen for safety, location, and convenience. Public transport is also available, with a TL Route 18 bus stop directly in front of the school linking to Lausanne city centre. Transport inquiries: transport@isl.ch; School Bus Service document available.

Application / Acceptance fees

- There is no application fee. A one-off, non-refundable acceptance fee of CHF 5,000 is payable at the time a place is confirmed for students entering Year 1 to Year 13. Students entering Reception 3 or Reception 4 are not charged this acceptance fee.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term) — academic year 2025/2026

Notes: ISL invoices tuition per term (three terms per academic year) and, except for Reception 3 where fees are paid monthly, the standard payment pattern is termly. The per-term figures shown below are the annual fee divided by three and are presented to two decimal places. The amounts are shown in Swiss francs (CHF).

- Reception 3 (Early Childhood): fees are paid monthly; programme options vary by number of sessions per week (monthly and annual rates vary with the chosen weekly sessions). (See Billing schedule and Reception 3 note below for payment timing.).

- Reception 4 (equivalent to full-time kindergarten): Annual CHF 28,200 — Per term CHF 9,400.00.

- Year 1 to Year 5: Annual CHF 29,010 — Per term CHF 9,670.00.

- Year 6 to Year 8: Annual CHF 33,290 — Per term CHF 11,096.67.

- Year 9 to Year 10: Annual CHF 36,190 — Per term CHF 12,063.33.

- Year 11 to Year 13: Annual CHF 38,990 — Per term CHF 12,996.67.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard invoicing and due dates: Autumn term (August–December) is invoiced in June and payable in August; Winter term (January–March) is invoiced in November and payable in December; Spring term (April–June) is invoiced in February and payable in March. For students in Reception 3, fees are payable monthly from September to June. Optional services (transportation, meals, private lessons, optional trips) are invoiced separately each term a few weeks after mandatory fees.

- Initial payments: when a place is offered prior to 31 March, the acceptance fee (if applicable) and the first term's tuition and other academic-related fees must be paid within ten working days to secure the place; if the offer is made after 31 March the first term's tuition and other academic-related fees are due within ten working days of the offer. Invoices are generally payable within 30 days unless otherwise stated on the invoice.

Boarding fees

- ISL operates as a day school; boarding provision is not applicable.

Other academic-related costs and optional services

- Curriculum-related and other academic-related fees vary by year group and by term. Typical additional academic-related charges (field trips, curriculum visits, ski/ice-skating programmes, course-related visits) can range from CHF 0 up to approximately CHF 2,500 per school year depending on year group and activities. Specific components such as transport, school meals, private lessons, and optional school trips are invoiced separately on a term-by-term basis. The school's published schedule of other academic-related fees gives detailed term-by-term examples by year group.

- Uniforms and school-shop items: ISL does not require a compulsory uniform; purchases from the school shop or recommended items are optional and would be charged separately if bought.

Discounts

- Sibling discount: 5% for the third child, 10% for the fourth child, and 15% for the fifth child and above. Discounts are applied in descending order by year level.

- Annual upfront payment discount: Families invoiced directly by the school who pay the full annual tuition before the start of the academic year receive a 1.5% discount on the full annual tuition. Employer-sponsored invoicing arrangements are supported where a company signs an agreement to be invoiced directly.

Refund and withdrawal (key points)

- Acceptance fee: non-refundable.

- New enrolments cancelled before the published deadline for notification of withdrawal for a term: only the acceptance fee is due. If cancellation occurs after the published deadline for notification of withdrawal for the relevant term, tuition and other academic-related fees for that term become payable in full. The school publishes explicit notification deadlines by term (for example: to leave at the end of the Autumn term, notification must be received by 30 September; to leave at the end of the Winter term, notification must be received by 15 January; to leave at the end of the school year, notification must be received by 31 March). Fees for a term that has started are payable in full. Temporary withdrawal rules and conditions for holding a place are set out in the school's terms and conditions.

Fee payment options and invoicing details

- Initial enrolment payments (acceptance fee and first term fees) are to be paid by bank transfer using the school's provided banking details. Invoices for subsequent fees are issued termly and are payable within the stated invoice terms (generally within 30 days unless otherwise stated on the invoice). Employer-sponsored invoicing is available under specific agreement. Optional service charges such as transport or meals are invoiced separately at the beginning of each term.

Summary (practical points for parents)

- Expect a one-off acceptance fee of CHF 5,000 on confirmation of a place for Year 1–13 students; Reception 3 and Reception 4 are exempt from that acceptance fee.

- Annual tuition by year group (2025/26): Reception 4 CHF 28,200; Years 1–5 CHF 29,010; Years 6–8 CHF 33,290; Years 9–10 CHF 36,190; Years 11–13 CHF 38,990 — with standard termly billing (one third of the annual amount) except Reception 3 (monthly).

- Additional academic-related charges and optional services (transport, meals, trips, private lessons) are invoiced separately by term and can add up to a few thousand francs depending on year group and participation.

(End of fees overview)

Uniform Requirement

There is no school uniform. Students dress in their own style.

Food Options

Students can bring packed lunches or have optional hot meals provided by Eldora. The secondary school uses a cafeteria card to purchase from three menus—Vitality, Escale, and Natura/Mediterraneo—with a vegetarian option and a salad buffet; a take-away South Building Café is available for Years 12 and 13.

Governance and Ownership

The ISL Board, composed of eight to twelve members representing the community, acts as the guardian of the School and monitors its progress in fulfilling its mission. The Board and the School Director work in partnership to set policies and ensure the necessary conditions for ISL's aims.

Curriculum

The International School Lausanne is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). A CASEL-based well-being curriculum supports students' social and emotional development. PYP serves ages 3–11, emphasizing developing the whole child as an inquirer and fostering international-mindedness and personal values. MYP serves ages 11–16, helping students build knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills to participate actively in a changing world. DP serves ages 16–18, providing a broad range of subjects with depth to prepare for higher education.

Exam Results

IB Diploma results for the Class of 2025 show an average score of 35.7 out of 45. 99% of graduates obtained the IB Diploma. 24% scored 40–45 points, and 39% earned a bilingual Diploma. University destinations are listed for graduates pursuing higher education worldwide.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates pursue higher education at a wide range of universities worldwide.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Counselling promotes holistic development and well-being for every student. The well-being programme is built on CASEL's five competencies: self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and social awareness. Counsellors work with classroom teachers, school leadership, and the Student Support Services team to identify and meet individual needs. The service includes education, prevention, and crisis interventions delivered through one-on-one sessions when needed, as well as regular classes focused on psychosocial development and awareness. The approach supports students to become confident, independent learners.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

ISL provides learning support for mild to mild-to-moderate needs through a progression that includes Progress Plan, Individualised Education Plan, and 1:1 support. These supports are planned from data collected by classroom teachers and, when needed, external evaluations, and are delivered by the Student Support Services Coordinator. Support is designed to enable independent learning and to allow students to participate in mainstream classes. Costs for 1:1 support are in addition to standard ISL fees.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support addresses the needs of students from non-English-speaking backgrounds who are developing interpersonal and academic English. The EAL department provides a range of direct and indirect support, including individual instruction, small-group instruction, in-class support, co-teaching with homeroom or subject-specific teachers, and provision of modifications to help students access the mainstream curriculum. The flexible programme allows support to be tailored to each student's needs.

Mental Wellbeing

Counselling supports mental well-being and personal growth for every student. The well-being programme includes education, prevention, and crisis interventions delivered through one-on-one sessions and regular classes on psychosocial development. It is grounded in CASEL's five competencies, and the well-being team collaborates with teachers, leadership, and other ISL specialists to address individual needs.

Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is the responsibility of the whole school community and safeguarding is woven into every aspect of school life. Designated Safeguarding Leads are in place across the school sections, supported by counsellors and nurses who respond to concerns. A confidential safeguarding reporting channel is available via a reporting form and directly to the designated leads. The school maintains safeguarding policies, documents, and access to external services as needed.

Admissions

Step 1: Start the process by submitting an inquiry or beginning an online application. The Admissions team provides guidance throughout the process. You can request to be contacted via an inquiry form, and you can return to an in-progress application via the Admissions portal at any time. There is no charge at the application stage.

Step 2: Gather all requested documents as outlined in the admissions materials. Useful documents include Age equivalence, Admissions policy, Terms and Conditions, FAQ Admissions, and the High School Profile; prepare copies and translations as needed. These materials cover the information you need to complete the application process.

Step 3: The next steps after we receive your application: Your child's application is added to our waiting list. The waiting list is used until a place becomes available, and you will be informed as soon as a space opens.

Step 4: As soon as a place becomes available you will be informed. The Admissions team will notify you when a space arises and you can proceed with the enrollment steps.

Step 5: Our principals will assess your child's application. The assessment determines eligibility for admission based on the program requirements and your child's profile.

Step 6: Upon successful assessment, an offer of a place will be made. If offered, you will be invited to proceed with enrollment steps and formalities.

Step 7: You will be asked to sign the enrollment contract and pay the acceptance and the first term's fees. This confirms the placement and initiates the payment obligations for enrollment.

Step 8: You will receive confirmation of your child's enrolment. Final enrollment is completed when the contract is signed and payments are settled.

Waitlist

ISL uses a waiting list system. After submitting an application, the child's application is added to the waiting list. When a place becomes available, you will be informed and the enrollment process continues with the formal assessment and potential offer.

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École Riviera

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in French, English

Ages 0 - 16 years

Fees CHF 9,600 - 20,800

Pupils 130

Type Co-educational

École Riviera is a bilingual day school in Montreux, founded in 2002. It delivers the Swiss curriculum in French and English for pupils from 3 months to 16 years, with tailored support and rigorous progress tracking. From pre-school to Secondary, it offers increasing bilingual immersion and, from Year 5, German in Primary and a bilingual Secondary with the 11th year preparing students for the baccalaureate and Cambridge English and Goethe German Examinations. The school provides a secure environment and supervision. Facilities include a library, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, classroom computers, an art and crafts room, a music and theatre room, a canteen and a playground; older pupils use mobile devices. Sports take place in external halls; swimming is at the local pool; outdoor fields are used when possible. An extracurricular program runs from Kindergarten to Year 11, including academic, arts, and cultural/language clubs, after-school care, and clubs.

Location

Montreux, Switzerland (centre of Montreux, in the canton of Vaud)

Stages

Nursery (creche La Marelle) through 11th grade (ages 3 months to 16 years); Maternelle, Classe enfantine, Classe primaire, Classe secondaire

Type

Private bilingual day school (French/English)

Additional learning support

Individualized support tailored to each student's needs

Registration / Application fee

- Administrative (registration) fee: CHF 490, billed once and non‑refundable. Payment of this fee secures the pupil's place and must be paid to the school bank account (IBAN: CH38 0076 7000 Z549 8365 4).

Tuition fees (annual amounts) and equivalent per‑term / per‑installment figures

Note on billing formats used by the school: parents may choose monthly, quarterly (three instalments) or annual billing. Annual payments are eligible for a 2% discount; monthly invoices are issued in 10 instalments (11 instalments for Maternelle/Preschool). Per‑term amounts below use the quarterly option (annual ÷ 3). Per‑month amounts use the stated number of instalments.

- Preschool (3–4 years), full time (Mon–Fri 07:30–12:00 / 14:00–16:00):
- Annual: CHF 20,800.
- Per term (quarterly / three instalments): CHF 6,933.33.
- Per instalment if billed monthly in 11 instalments (Maternelle): CHF 1,890.91.

- Preschool 2‑days minimum per week (same hours):
- Annual: CHF 9,600.
- Per term: CHF 3,200.
- Per instalment if billed in 11 instalments: CHF 872.73.

- Additional half‑day (Preschool):
- Morning half‑day (07:30–12:00): CHF 2,800 per year (per term CHF 933.33).
- Afternoon half‑day (14:00–16:00): CHF 1,600 per year (per term CHF 533.33).

- Year 1–2 (full time 08:25–12:15 / 13:15–15:30):
- Annual: CHF 16,200. Per term: CHF 5,400. Per month (10 instalments): CHF 1,620.

- Year 3–4 (full time 08:25–12:15 / 13:15–15:30):
- Annual: CHF 16,900. Per term: CHF 5,633.33. Per month (10 instalments): CHF 1,690.

- Year 5–6 (full time 08:25–12:15 / 13:15–15:30):
- Annual: CHF 17,500. Per term: CHF 5,833.33. Per month (10 instalments): CHF 1,750.

- Year 7–8 (full time 08:10–12:45 / 13:45–15:30):
- Annual: CHF 18,400. Per term: CHF 6,133.33. Per month (10 instalments): CHF 1,840.

- Year 9–11 (full time 08:10–12:45 / 13:45–15:30):
- Annual: CHF 18,800. Per term: CHF 6,266.67. Per month (10 instalments): CHF 1,880.

Optional / additional annual fees and one‑off charges

- Afternoon care (1× per week, 16:00–18:00): CHF 600 per year.
- Hot meal and care (1× per week, 12:00–14:00): CHF 600 per year.
- Morning care (from Year 1) (1× per week, 07:30–08:25): CHF 200 per year.
- Midday meal and supervision (1× per week): CHF 600 per year.
- Supervised homework (from Year 3) (1× per week 15:45–17:00): CHF 600 per year.
- Wednesday afternoon with meal (38 weeks, 13:00–18:00): CHF 1,800 per year.
- School transport (morning and evening, 5 days/week):
- Zone 1 (≤ 5 km): CHF 1,300 per year.
- Zone 2 (≤ 10 km): CHF 1,900 per year.
- Zone 3 (> 10 km): CHF 2,600 per year.

- Cambridge exam registration fees (one‑off): PET CHF 190; KET CHF 290; B2 CHF 405.

- Per‑use one‑off charges (examples shown):
- Wednesday afternoon per session (13:00–18:00): CHF 65.
- Morning care per morning (07:30–08:15): CHF 10.
- Afternoon care per afternoon (15:40–18:00): CHF 20.
- One‑off meal with supervision per meal (11:45–13:45): CHF 20.
- Holiday care (Year 1 and 2) per day with meal (07:45–18:00): CHF 100.

What is included and what is billed separately

- Tuition is billed as an "all‑inclusive" fee: school supplies and compulsory excursions are included in the annual tuition. Parents are, however, required to provide a small list of personal items (examples: apron and slippers for Maternelle; basic stationery and calculator/geometry set for older pupils).

- Items billed separately include exam registration fees, clubs and extra support classes, language‑for‑beginners classes, and one‑off options and per‑use services (meals, childcare when used one‑time).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing options: monthly, quarterly (three instalments) or annual. The chosen invoicing frequency must be indicated on the registration form. Annual payments receive a 2% discount if paid within 30 days of the invoice date. If the annual payment term is not respected, the school may cancel the discount and switch to quarterly invoicing. Late payment reminders: first reminder free; after the second reminder a CHF 50 processing fee is added.

Sibling and sponsorship discounts

- Sibling discount: 10% discount on the total school fees for two enrolled children; 35% discount for three or more enrolled children.

- Sponsorship discount: a family already enrolled who sponsors a new student (named on the registration) and the new family each receive a 10% discount valid for 12 months.

Withdrawal and refund rules

- The registration/administrative fee (CHF 490) is non‑refundable. Withdrawal rules and charges are applied as follows and must be sent by registered letter (post stamp is evidence):
- Withdrawal before 30 March (prior to the school year): no charge.
- Withdrawal between 1 April and 30 June: one month of tuition is due.
- Withdrawal between 1 July and the first day of school: two months of tuition are due.
- Any withdrawal during the school year requires two months' notice to take effect at the end of the current quarterly billing period; deadlines for termly billing are specified (e.g., for the first billing trimester, notice by 31 October for termination effective 31 December). No refund is made for non‑participation in mandatory activities or excursions. Specific expulsion/contract‑termination scenarios carry other invoicing rules as set out in the general terms.

Boarding

- The school operates as a day school; there is no boarding provision listed among the school's services. Transport is offered as a day‑service option for commuting pupils.

Fee payment methods and invoicing details

- Bank transfer: invoices and the registration fee are payable to the school bank account (Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, IBAN CH38 0076 7000 Z549 8365 4). Payment is expected by the dates shown on the payment slips. Annual payment must be made within 30 days to qualify for the 2% discount. The school issues invoices and payment slips according to the chosen billing frequency. No explicit public listing of credit‑card acceptance is provided in the school's terms and invoicing documentation.

Other practical notes on fees

- Mandatory activities (recreational, cultural, sporting outings, ski camp) are covered by the all‑inclusive tuition; there is no refund for non‑participation. Parents remain responsible for personal items (pocket money, picnic, optional sports equipment). Specific optional activities, clubs and exam registration fees are charged in addition to tuition. Late refunds or discounts are governed by the withdrawal and billing rules above.

Curriculum

Ecole Riviera is in Montreux and was founded in 2002. It offers bilingual French-English teaching with the benefits of an international education for ages 3 months to 16 years. Progress is tracked rigorously and each pupil receives tailored support. Pre-School is a French-English bilingual program with development across language, numeracy, environment, art and physical development. Infant School uses a 50/50 bilingual program with immersion to support language acquisition. Primary School teaches in French and English, adds German from Year 5, and provides a modern computer room and study trips; Secondary School is bilingual, with the 11th year preparing for the baccalaureate and Cambridge English and Goethe German Examinations.

Exam Results

11th Year prepares pupils for the baccalaureate examinations, with a pass rate of 90-100%. Language qualifications are pursued through Cambridge English Examinations and Goethe German Examinations. Regular learning assessments monitor progress in a bilingual curriculum.

Higher Education Progression

11th Year is the gateway to baccalaureate and higher education. It prepares students to continue their studies in university and higher education institutions. Language qualifications support progression, including Cambridge English and Goethe German examinations.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

École Riviera provides a rounded intellectual, physical, emotional and social education and works with parents and partners to develop the whole child. Pupils are encouraged to develop self‑confidence, independence and personal relationships with family, peers and teachers, and to treat others with respect. The curriculum deliberately supports empathy, responsibility and social skills, including building positive relationships and a secure learning environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities. The school emphasises the development of human qualities alongside academic knowledge, and small class sizes help foster harmonious relationships within the school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Infant School offers individualised teaching and personalised monitoring for every pupil. Primary School provides remedial courses in small groups for mathematics, French and English to support progress and learning needs. The school emphasises targeted support to help pupils progress at their own pace within a bilingual program and broader curriculum.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

A bilingual French‑English programme runs from early years. Pre‑School is French‑English bilingual; Infant School provides 50% of lessons in French and 50% in English; Primary School teaches in French and English with German introduced from Year 5. The Riviera Advantage highlights a bilingual curriculum and German as a third language; Secondary School offers language qualifications and prepares pupils for Cambridge English and Goethe German examinations.

Mental Wellbeing

The school places well-being at the center of learning through a safe, secure environment and supportive relationships. Values and philosophy emphasise emotional and social development, self‑confidence, respect for others and empathy, and learning themes in the early years include personal, social and emotional development to foster autonomy and enjoyment of learning.

Safeguarding

École Riviera is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. Staff undergo safeguarding and related checks as part of ensuring a safe and secure school environment.

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Institut Monte Rosa

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in English

Ages 8 - 19 years

Fees CHF 74,000 - 85,000

Pupils 80

Type Co-educational (boarding)

Institut Monte Rosa is an independent, co-educational boarding school in Switzerland that welcomes students aged 8 through 18. The school offers an Anglo-American college-preparatory program within an International Section, with Junior High (Grades 7–8) and High School (Grades 9–12) taught in English. Students study English Literature and Language, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Geography and History, plus a Foreign Language curriculum that includes French, German, Italian and Spanish, with optional Russian and Mandarin. The school also provides Cambridge IGCSE and other assessment routes alongside IELTS, TOEFL, SAT/College Board exams, and DELF. A postgraduate year concentrates on business, economics and computer studies, and a Trans-Academic English program supports college entry. Facilities are arranged in a home-like setting with on-site gardens, sports fields, classrooms, a computer room and quiet study spaces; dining is available at an on-site iSnack Bar. The Gademann family has led the school since the 1960s, carrying forward Swiss tradition.

Location

Montreux, Switzerland (Territet-Montreux area); 57 Avenue de Chillon, CH-1820 Montreux

Stages

Primary School; Junior High School; High School

Type

Independent boarding school (co-educational)

Additional learning support

Individualized Education Program (IEP) offers tailor-made education with extra attention; supports learning needs within the school and boarding environment; includes an Intensive English Program for pupils whose mother tongue is not English

Country affiliation

Switzerland

Application fees

- A one-time application fee is charged for admission to the academic programme: CHF 800.

Tuition fees by student type and year group

- Boarding (annual): CHF 74,000 per year (full boarding).

- Day student tuition: no reliable, current per‑year or per‑term day‑student fee table was publicly available for the current academic year; published summaries and third‑party profiles reference a figure of CHF 74,000 in past years but a definitive breakdown by year group or per term for day students could not be located.

Per‑term / per‑year presentation

- The school publishes a single annual fee figure for boarding students (CHF 74,000). No separate, consistently published per‑term schedule or year‑group pricing table for the regular academic programme was found in the publicly available materials. Where weekly or short‑course pricing is published (summer programmes), those are itemised on a weekly basis rather than by school year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- New enrolments commonly require a non‑refundable application fee to begin processing. For short courses, a refundable deposit and a clear payment deadline are required; full payment deadlines are applied to guarantee bookings. For academic enrolment, a security/deposit payment is required to secure a place (amounts vary by programme).

- Bank transfers in Swiss francs to the school's UBS account (IBAN and SWIFT provided in the school's payment instructions) are accepted for settlement of fees. Credit card payments are accepted on site but any credit card processing fees are added to the invoice at the cardholder's expense.

- Invoices and parental responsibility clauses require payment within 30 days of invoice unless other terms are agreed; the school may refuse entry if required payments are not received by the stated deadlines. For short courses, specific cancellation deadlines with percentage charges of the basic fee are published.

Boarding fees and related charges

- Boarding tuition (annual) is published as CHF 74,000. A deposit/security for boarding places is required; third‑party summaries list a deposit figure of CHF 5,000 and an additional provision for personal expenses (example: CHF 10,000) for boarding students. These items are invoiced in addition to the annual boarding tuition.

- Short‑stay and summer residential pricing is quoted per week (for example, the summer programme listed weekly boarding and day rates), and optional supplements apply for single rooms, laundry, supervised airport transfers and special excursions. Compulsory accident and liability insurance for short courses is charged per week in those schedules.

Other costs and optional extras

- Short courses list optional extras such as single‑room supplements, laundry service, private lessons, special excursions, and escorted airport transfers with specific per‑service charges. Compulsory residence taxes and accident/liability insurance for certain programmes are added to final invoices where applicable. Examples from published short‑course materials include weekly single‑room supplement and laundry fees and per‑activity charges.

- No consistently published, schoolwide uniform charge or mandatory uniform fee for the academic boarding programme was located in the publicly available materials. Uniforms, books, exam fees or specific equipment costs may be charged separately or included depending on programme and year group; these items were not listed in a single, current fee schedule available publicly.

Refund and cancellation policy

- The school applies cancellation and withdrawal charges. For short courses, a graduated refund schedule applies (for example: a percentage of the basic fee retained depending on how many days before the programme start the cancellation occurs). In the short‑course terms, if a stay is interrupted the entire basic fee may be retained; expulsions can result in no refund. Deposits for short stays are credited to the final invoice or refundable according to the short‑course terms.

- For the academic boarding programme, a security deposit is retained until final settlement of the account and may be refunded when accounts are settled; specific academic‑year withdrawal and refund percentages were not available in a single published academic fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment methods include bank transfer (Swiss francs) to the school's UBS account (IBAN and SWIFT provided in the school's payment instructions) and on‑site credit card payment; credit card processing fees are passed on to the payer. Specific online payment portals or multi‑currency card processing arrangements were not itemised in the public documents located.

Notes on availability of details

- The publicly accessible registration and fees page contains minimal programme listings and indicates that international programme availability may vary. A full, current academic year breakdown by year group and per‑term instalment schedule was not found on the publicly accessible pages at the time of review; short‑course (summer) pricing and conditions are published with clear weekly and optional charges.

(Brief summary of what was located and what could not be found: the publicly available materials include a clear annual boarding tuition figure (CHF 74,000) and examples of deposits, personal‑expense provisions and short‑course weekly pricing; however, a complete, up‑to‑date academic year fee schedule that breaks tuition down by individual year groups and term instalments for the regular academic boarding/day programmes was not located in the public documents reviewed.)

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is provided. Students are accommodated in spacious double or single rooms, with boys and girls living on separate floors. The campus includes modern classrooms, IT and multimedia rooms, an arts and crafts room, a laboratory, a snack bar, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities with a private tennis court; students may keep their mobile phones during their stay.

Uniform Requirement

The school does not have a uniform but has a dress code where students are expected to dress in an appropriate and respectful manner.

Food Options

European and international cuisine is served. The school has its own kitchen with a chef. Meals are served three times a day in the dining room: breakfast is a buffet, lunch and dinner are three-course meals served at the table. For allergies or dietary restrictions, please mention them in the application; special meals are prepared accordingly, with potential extra costs.

House System

Students are accommodated by age, with girls and boys separated. They stay in double rooms (or triple rooms during Summer Holiday Courses). Girls and junior boys are in the main building; toilets and showers are on each floor. Senior boys (16+ years) live in a building opposite the school with en-suite bathrooms. Single and en-suite rooms are available on request at extra cost.

Governance and Ownership

Monte Rosa S.A. is a Swiss joint stock company with its registered office in Territet-Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland, and identification number CH-550.0.128.600-7.

Curriculum

The International Section offers Junior High School (Grades 7–8) and High School (Grades 9–12) with a college-preparatory Anglo-American program. Courses are taught in English and cover English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), Social Studies, Geography, History, US History, and Foreign Language. Intensive language study is provided through EFL and languages including French, German, Italian and Spanish, with optional Russian and Mandarin. The program also offers Cambridge exams, IELTS, TOEFL, College Board examinations, and DELF; a postgraduate year focuses on business, economics and computer studies, and a Trans-Academic program is available in English.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates are prepared for university entrance. The High School diploma is accepted by universities in the USA, Canada and American colleges overseas. Students in Grades 11–12 prepare for College Board examinations, including SATs or APs, and language certificates such as Cambridge, IELTS and DELF.

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