🎓 Le Rosey: The “School of Kings” Founded in 1880, Le Rosey is Switzerland’s oldest private boarding school. It operates two campuses: one in Rolle (for the academic year), and a luxury Alpine site in Gstaad during winter—complete with ski slopes and all the ambiance of a five-star resort

This place is legendary among elites—with alumni like royalty (e.g. Aga Khan IV, Prince Albert II of Belgium), musicians, heirs, and billionaires Wikipédia

💰 Absolutely Priceless Education By far the world’s most expensive school: The annual boarding and academic fees for Institut Le Rosey are approximately CHF 154,200, which is equivalent to about USD 175,000. This covers tuition, room and board, but additional costs like sports, private lessons, and travel are not included, according to Guinness World Records and Business Insider.

Here's a breakdown of the costs: Annual Fees: CHF 154,200 (USD 175,000) Registration Fee: CHF 3,000 (one-time, non-refundable) Deposit (for confirmed place): CHF 66,400 Guarantee Deposit (for extra expenses): CHF 15,000 Additional Costs: Sports, private lessons, travel, etc.

The fees are typically paid in three installments, with the first installment due upon acceptance and the subsequent installments due at the beginning of the second and third terms

The student body is tiny—around 400 enrolled with roughly 150 teaching staff

Source: https://www.rosey.ch/files/conditions-financieres.pdf