The International School of Schaffhausen vs. International School Altdorf
Should you attend The International School of Schaffhausen or International School Altdorf? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
The International School of Schaffhausen
Mühlentalstrasse 280
Schaffhausen, 8200, Switzerland
Schaffhausen, 8200, Switzerland
International School Altdorf
St. Josefsweg 15b
Altdorf, 6460, Switzerland
Altdorf, 6460, Switzerland
Top Rankings
The International School of Schaffhausen ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
International School Altdorf ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Faculty Education
Overview
The International School of Schaffhausen is a community-minded day and boarding school
IBDP + High School Diploma Renowned for academic achievement in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A 100% IBDP pass rate over ten years A focus on STEM
The ISSH curriculum combines academic excellence with independence and responsibility while developing essential life skills
As an IB World School, we follow an internationally recognised curriculum that is both challenging and well-rounded
Many of our graduates go on to study at global top 100 universities
International School Altdorf is a private co-educational day and boarding school located in the German speaking part of central Switzerland 50min from Zurich.
The school offers students between ages 13-19 years old to study from grade 7-12 (MYP 3,4,5), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBCP), IGCSE exams, TOEFL and IELTS test center and University foundation program.
With outstanding academic results upon high school graduation most of our students enter top 50 universities worldwide.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1999
2016
Students Body
Enrollment
n/a
80
% Students of Color
n/a
70%
% International Students
60%
98%
% Students Boarding
5%
98%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Monthly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
15
15
Student : Teacher ratio
n/a
51:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
15
25
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
n/a
100%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$65,580
$70,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$31,200
$40,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$15,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Director of Admissions
n/a
Maria Helgesson
Associate Director of Admissions
Erica Knecht
n/a
Sport
Total Sports Offered
n/a
15
Sports
n/a
Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Cycling, Dance, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball