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Institut Monte Rosa

Switzerland, Lausanne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CHF 74,000 - 85,000
Ages 8 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 80
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1874
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese
Typical class size 12
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

Av. de Chillon 57, 1820 Territet, Switzerland

The Essentials

Institut Monte Rosa has 80 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

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
Diving Deeper

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Institut Monte Rosa ranges from CHF 74,000 to CHF 85,000 for 2026/27.

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.)
Academics

Institut Monte Rosa teaches American Curriculum for students aged 8 to 19.

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.
Parent Experience

History
The school was built in 1874 and renamed Institut Monte Rosa in the 1960s. By 1964 it had become a coeducational school. The Gademann family has run and led the international school since then.

Community
Monte Rosa hosts a multicultural and multilingual student body drawn from many countries. The school is housed in Château d'Arvel, a modernized nineteenth-century mansion in Territet–Montreux with a panoramic view of Lake Geneva. Education emphasizes good manners, respect for others and discipline, and aims to develop each student's personality through cooperation and responsibility. An international environment fosters conversations and exchange that broaden horizons and contribute to personal growth, supported by a strong alumni network and lifelong friendships.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school facilities have been conceived to answer students' needs in a home-like environment. Garden and sports facilities are on site. Classrooms and a computer room support daily learning. There are spaces for different ages, including a girls' room and a junior boys' room. An on-site iSnack Bar provides dining and a main hall hosts gatherings.

Sports Facilities
Garden and sports facilities are available on site to support outdoor and athletic activities. Outdoor spaces encourage recreation and physical activity.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms and a computer room support instruction and technology-enabled learning. A study room provides a quiet space for individual work.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Garden and sports facilities support outdoor and recreational activities after school. The main hall hosts social events and gatherings. An on-site iSnack Bar supports dining.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a highly individualized educational experience with a wide range of academic programs in general subjects and intensive language studies. Courses are taught in English to accommodate international students. Pupils aged 8 to 19 are welcomed into Junior High (Grades 7–8) and High School (Grades 9–12) with a broad curriculum and exam options including Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL and College Board assessments.

Arts & Creative
Arts and Crafts is taught in Junior High (Grades 7–8). Art & Design is offered in High School (Grades 9–12) as part of the common curriculum.

Cultural & Language
English and foreign language instruction is central, with courses and exam preparation in French, English, German and Spanish. Examinations include DELF for French, SAT II and AP for French and German, and Cambridge English certificates. Intensive language courses are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Social & Hobbies
Sports include regular physical education as part of the junior and high school programs. Small classes and personalized instruction foster active participation and well‑being. School life emphasizes ongoing dialogue and accomplishment within a supportive, family‑like atmosphere.

Leadership & Professional
The High School program is strongly college‑preparatory and prepares students for university entrance, including SATs and APs. Grades 9–12 cover English, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Geography, History and Foreign Language, plus Business and Economics. There is a postgraduate year offering intensive study in business, economics and computer studies, and a full Trans‑Academic program in English within the Department of Business Studies.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Small classes and personalized instruction create a supportive, family‑like climate. The school offers Summer School and Winter School programs for additional learning experiences. The overall environment emphasizes dialogue and accomplishment to prepare students for tomorrow.
Languages

Language Provision
French, English, German and Spanish are taught. Private classes are available for Russian, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. In High School (Grades 8–12), English-language instruction is featured in an English-speaking section with courses in English Literature and English Language, and electives include EFL, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The overall language provision supports an international, multilingual learning environment.
Admissions

Admissions
The school reviews each application on an individual basis. For the Academic Year Program, applicants must submit a completed Application Form, a copy of the student's last two years' school reports/transcripts, a passport copy, visa procedure forms, and four passport photographs. If necessary, the applicant may be required to take an entrance test or a short interview with the Head of Studies.
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