Stiftsschule Engelberg
“Nine Centuries of Learning”
Stiftsschule Engelberg
“Nine Centuries of Learning”
120+
Students
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
15+
Nationalities
1120
Year Founded
About the School
Stiftsschule Engelberg is a private Swiss boarding and day school in Engelberg, Switzerland, set within the educational tradition of Engelberg Abbey. Rooted in Benedictine values, the school offers secondary education and four- or six-year Gymnasium pathways leading to the bilingual German-English Swiss Matura, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma also available. Its identity is shaped by a small, personal community where students live and learn within a clear daily structure, supported by close academic supervision and boarding educators. The alpine setting adds a distinctive dimension, with mountain life, sport, skiing, and outdoor activities naturally integrated into the student experience. Families often choose Stiftsschule Engelberg for its blend of Swiss academic rigour, Christian-humanist ethos, bilingual education, boarding care, and preparation for higher education in Switzerland and abroad.
Located in the beautiful Engelberg, Obwalden, Stiftsschule Engelberg has been providing exceptional education since 1120. With a student body of 120+ students from around the world, the school offers a truly international learning environment with instruction in German & English.
Academic Programs
Matura
Flagship95% pass · 20 students · 2025
Pass Rate
IB Diploma
Internationally recognized curriculum
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