Today, education is not just about gaining knowledge or passing exams; it has become a status, prestige, and lifestyle commodity. There are a plethora of schools in the world.
Some charge extremely high fees to provide luxury and elite exposure, while others charge low fees that focus mainly on delivering basic education and essential amenities. Have you ever wondered which is the most expensive school? Where is it located?
Situated in Rolle, Switzerland, Institut Le Rosey is considered the most expensive and prestigious boarding school in the world. Established in 1880, the school was founded by Paul-Émile Carnal and is better known as the “School of Kings.” Given its amazing history and prestige, there have been children from many royal families and nobility from around the world who have studied here.
If media reports are to be believed, this school charges an annual fee of approximately Rs 1,13,73,780. The fee reportedly includes accommodation, food and drink, schooling, and various extracurriculars, including music, sports, and horse riding.
The school has about 450 pupils from roughly 60 countries. There are about 120 teachers, which means there is almost one teacher for every 3 or 4 students. At Institut Le Rosey, pupils will have access to world-class options such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the French Baccalaureate. Modern classrooms, a large sports centre, swimming pools, and tennis courts help promote both the physical and mental development of pupils.
The school is situated in Rolle during the summer and shifts its classes to the winter campus in Gstaad during the colder months. The Gstaad campus is especially renowned for winter sports like snowboarding, skiing, and ice hockey.