Many families are choosing a Boarding Schools in the Moutains for many reasons. Discover why and find out which are the best boarding schools in the mountains
Benefits of studying in a Boarding School in the Mountains
Who doesn’t dream of attending school in a spectacular setting? Life-changing learning takes place both in and out of the classroom.
Outdoor Activities
Mountain based international schools offer so much more, than just classes. Students will learn exciting new winter and summer sports programs and keep the skills all their life. Activities range from mountaineering, skiing, ski touring, snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain and downhill biking, studying flora and fauna and so much more. Some schools offer several day expeditions with overnights in traditional mountain huts or camping under the stars.
Fresh Air
Sending your kid away from the city to a school in nature can change your child’s life. Students breathe more deeply and grow up in a healthy environment.
Inspirational Learning Environment
Studying on the mountain can trigger creativity and out of the box thinking. When living in such an environment, students will forget typical city stress. They will be able to focus on the essentials, improving their overall performance.
With World Schools, you can discover schools in panoramic mountain settings with stunning views. Breath the fresh air, participate in exciting outdoor activities, discover new cultures.
Selection of schools in stunning mountain settings:
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Rue de la Berarde 10, Le Hameau, Verbier 1936, Switzerland
Copperfield Verbier is the world’s only ski-in, ski-out international school, located in the Swiss alpine village of Verbier.
Co-Education
50 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum
from 31,000 to 46,000 CHF
From 4 to 18 yo
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Gmeindi 318b, 6085 Hasliberg Goldern, Switzerland
Surrounded by the awe-inspiring peaks of the Swiss Alps, the Ecole d’Humanité is home to students and teachers from 25 countries.
Co-Education
120 students
Boarding School
Swiss Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 65000 to CHF 68,000
From 13 to 19 yo
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Chemin de la Source 3, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland
Located in the breathtaking Swiss Alps, Leysin American School has a history of nurturing talent and motivating students to succeed in education, sports, and the arts.
Co-Education
300 students
Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, US Curriculum
from 99000 CHF
From 12 to 19 yo
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Lorzenparkstrasse 8, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
At ISCS we emphasize international-mindedness in becoming multi-lingual, open-minded, creative, and critical thinkers, who are confident as leaders and collaborators. ISCS is dedicated to having small classes of students and teachers in order to form close relationships where every student feels safe, known, and nurtured. The ISCS team is comprised of dedicated and experienced educators …
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Co-Education
130 students
Day School
UK Curriculum
From 23,300 CHF to 34,300 CHF
From 3 to 18 yo
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route du village 1, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
At Beau Soleil, we believe it’s what you do that counts: Our international boarding school community in Switzerland offers an outstanding environment combined with a holistic educational philosophy, encouraging students to become responsible and ambitious world citizens.
Co-Education
260 students
Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, US Curriculum
Fees available upon request
From 11 to 18 yo
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Muehlentalstrasse 280, 8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland
The International School of Schaffhausen (ISSH) is a place where students feel at home away from home.
Co-Education
250 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate
from 24590 to 54090 CHF
From 1 to 18 yo
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Avenue Charles-Secrétan 16, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
Brillantmont International School is one of the oldest schools in Switzerland. It was founded in 1882 and is still owned by the founding family.
Co-Education
95 students
Day & Boarding School
UK Curriculum, US Curriculum
From 77’000 to 86’000 CHF
From 13 to 18 yo
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Préfleuri International Alpine School, Chemin de Curnaux 32, 1885 Ollon, Switzerland
Préfleuri is an exclusive international boarding school in the Swiss Alps that caters for children from 3 to 13 years of age.
Co-Education
0 students
Day & Boarding School
French Curriculum, UK Curriculum
from 15'500 to 57'000 CHF
From 3 to 13 yo
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Salmannsdorfer Str. 47, 1190 Wien, Austria
Set within the rich cultural context of Austria and the beauty of the Vienna woods, the American International School Vienna is one of the top international schools in the country.
Co-Education
800 students
Day School
International Baccalaureate, US Curriculum
from 12000 to 23,000 EUR
From 4 to 18 yo
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Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, Aguêl 185, 7524 Zuoz, CH
The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, founded in 1904, is a Swiss international boarding school set in spectacular alpine landscape near St.
Co-Education
300 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
from 79500 to 95,000 CHF
From 12 to 19 yo
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Chemin de Clamogne 8, 1170 Aubonne, Switzerland
La Côte International School Aubonne: Distinguished co-ed private day school for ages 3-18. English and bilingual pathways, IBDP, Juilliard/MIT/UNICEF partnerships, top university placements.
Co-Education
450 students
Day School
French Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, UK Curriculum
from 18'240 CHF
From 2 to 18 yo
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Chemin de Saint-Georges 19, 1815 Clarens/Montreux, Switzerland
St.
Co-Education
400 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 28’420 to 43’690 CHF
From 2 to 18 yo
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Eichenstrasse 4C, 8808 Pfäffikon, Switzerland
Welcome to OBS Empowering children to face the complex challenges of the future.
Co-Education
350 students
Day School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
from 21000 to 23000 CHF
From to 18 yo
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Bastiengasse 36-38, 1180 Wien, Austria
AMADEUS International School Vienna is a unique day and first-class boarding IB World school with an integrated Music and Arts Academy.
Co-Education
310 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate
from 13.200 to EUR 52.000
From 3 to 19 yo
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Chemin de Rovéréaz 20, 1012 Lausanne, Switzerland
ENSR International School is a leading, non-for-profit, private educational establishment in Switzerland.
Co-Education
500 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
from 12200 to 25400 CHF
From 3 to 18 yo
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Chalet Mascotte, Route de Verbier Station 88, 1936 Verbier, Switzerland
Founded in 2010, Verbier International School offers a world-class education for students aged 3 to 16. Nestled in the heart of Verbier, we strive for educational excellence, welcoming on average 80 students from around the world in what is a beautiful mountain setting.
Co-Education
150 students
Day & Boarding School
UK Curriculum
from 25,750 to 37,180 CHF CHF
From 3 to 17 yo
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St. Josefsweg 15, 6460 Altdorf, Switzerland
Situated in the central part of Switzerland in the canton of Uri, International School Altdorf welcomes international students from all over the world.
Co-Education
100 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum
from 25,000 to 70,000 CHF
From 13 to 19 yo
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Schönfels 5, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
Institut Montana Zugerberg is a fully accredited Swiss international boarding school for 90 years now and since 1987 an official IB World School.
Co-Education
360 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, UK Curriculum
from 27'700 to 61'900 CHF
From 6 to 19 yo
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Steinacherstrasse 140, 8820 Wadenswil, Switzerland
Zurich International School: A leading non-profit day school for local & expat children aged 3-18 in Switzerland. Instruction in English; additional bilingual English/German pathway for children 3-9.
Co-Education
1200 students
Day School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 16,300 to 36,600 CHF
From 3 to 18 yo
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Via Collina d'Oro 15, 6926 Montagnola, Switzerland
Founded by international education pioneer M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS The American School in Switzerland is a day and boarding school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and service.
Co-Education
700 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, US Curriculum
from 28000 to 98,000 USD
From 3 to 19 yo
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Institut auf dem Rosenberg, H_henweg 60, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
Institut auf dem Rosenberg, the Artisans of Education®, is a Swiss international boarding school for students between the ages of 5-18.
Co-Education
230 students
Day & Boarding School
German Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 130'000.00 CHF
From 6 to 19 yo
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Falkenstrasse 28, 8008, Zürich, Switzerland
Co-Education
380 students
Day School
UK Curriculum
from 28800 to 30,000 CHF
From 14 to 19 yo
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG, Chalchera 154, 7551 Ftan (Scuol)
Co-Education
100 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, UK Curriculum
from 53.400 to 64.400 CHF
From 12 to 19 yo
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Via Ponteggia 23, 6814 Cadempino, Switzerland
Co-Education
170 students
Day School
International Baccalaureate
from 18000 to 25000 CHF
From 3 to 18 yo
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Av. Dumas 23, 1206 Genève, Switzerland
Co-Education
290 students
Day School
Swiss Curriculum, UK Curriculum
From 15,090 CHF to 16,990 CHF
From 3 to 12 yo
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Chemin de Pangires 26, 1806 St-Légier, Switzerland
Co-Education
600 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 24'400 to 35'400 CHF
From 3 to 18 yo
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Route de Sauverny 74, 1290 Versoix, Switzerland
Co-Education
1900 students
Day & Boarding School
French Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum, US Curriculum
from 22'700 to CHF 94’400
From 2 to 18 yo
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Avenue Centrale 61, 1885 Chesieres, Switzerland
Co-Education
417 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum
from 35'100 to CHF 125'000
From 9 to 18 yo
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International School of Zug and Luzern, Walterswil 1, 6340 Baar
Co-Education
1250 students
Day School
International Baccalaureate
From 15,400 CHF to 36,225 CHF
From 3 to 18 yo
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Chemin des Chavasses 23, 1885 Chesières Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland
Co-Education
120 students
Day & Boarding School
International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum
from 36'000 to 96'000 CHF
From 4 to 15 yo
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Avenue de Chillon 57, 1820 Territet/Montreux, Switzerland
Co-Education
60 students
Day & Boarding School
US Curriculum
from 36300 CHF
From 8 to 19 yo
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Strubenacher 3, 8126 Zumikon, Switzerland
Co-Education
840 students
Day School
International Baccalaureate
from 12220 to 36950 CHF
From 1 to 18 yo
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Eugène-Lance 24, 1212 Grand-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland
Co-Education
1420 students
Day School
French Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, UK Curriculum
from 15400 to 27800 CHF
From 3 to 19 yo
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Rte de Malagny 36, 1294 Genthod, Switzerland
Co-Education
330 students
Day School
UK Curriculum
from 15220 to 34,460 CHF
From 3 to 18 yo
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Chemin de Champittet 1, 1009 Pully, Switzerland
Co-Education
800 students
Day & Boarding School
French Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, Swiss Curriculum
Fees available upon request
From 3 to 18 yo
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Av. de Châtelaine 95A, 1219 Vernier, Switzerland
Co-Education
250 students
Day School
UK Curriculum
from 19490 to 25,990 CHF
From 4 to 19 yo
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