Study in St. Gallen 2026
This content was developed and approved with active participation of Mrs Patricia Woodhouse.
In the process of preparing the material, we referenced the following sources:
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Gallen
- https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-stgallen-hsg
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     In 2021 an average IB score was 38 In 2021 an average IB score was 38 SwitzerlandSt. GallenCurrently watching: 6from 31000.00 CHF / term SwitzerlandSt. GallenCurrently watching: 6from 31000.00 CHF / term
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     from 4920.00 CHF / 2 weeks from 4920.00 CHF / 2 weeks
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     "5th Highest Performing School by A Level results in 2023" β The Telegraph. "5th Highest Performing School by A Level results in 2023" β The Telegraph. United KingdomYorkCurrently watching: 8from 23330.00 Β£ / term United KingdomYorkCurrently watching: 8from 23330.00 Β£ / term
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     In 2023 100% of students achieved A*β B grades at A-level In 2023 100% of students achieved A*β B grades at A-level United KingdomLondonCurrently watching: 9from 37600.00 Β£ / year United KingdomLondonCurrently watching: 9from 37600.00 Β£ / year
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     In 2023: 37 IB average, 43 highest point, 100% pass rate In 2023: 37 IB average, 43 highest point, 100% pass rate SwitzerlandMontreuxCurrently watching: 9from 31010.00 CHF / year SwitzerlandMontreuxCurrently watching: 9from 31010.00 CHF / year
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     In 2024 100% graduates achieved IB Diploma In 2024 100% graduates achieved IB Diploma SwitzerlandGenevaCurrently watching: 7from 27930.00 CHF / year SwitzerlandGenevaCurrently watching: 7from 27930.00 CHF / year
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     Future graduates of 2024 have already received 5 offers from Oxford and 11 from Cambridge Future graduates of 2024 have already received 5 offers from Oxford and 11 from Cambridge United KingdomCoventryCurrently watching: 7from 23330.00 Β£ / term United KingdomCoventryCurrently watching: 7from 23330.00 Β£ / term
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     Students are accepted to top-100 universities Students are accepted to top-100 universities USALos Angeles, CaliforniaCurrently watching: 9from 75800.00 $ / year USALos Angeles, CaliforniaCurrently watching: 9from 75800.00 $ / year
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     In 2022 - 66% of A Level students achieved A* - A In 2022 - 66% of A Level students achieved A* - A United KingdomOxfordCurrently watching: 10from 15100.00 Β£ / term United KingdomOxfordCurrently watching: 10from 15100.00 Β£ / term
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     One of the most selective schools in the USA One of the most selective schools in the USA USABoston, MassachusettsCurrently watching: 6from 61950.00 $ / year USABoston, MassachusettsCurrently watching: 6from 61950.00 $ / year
 
    Regarding boarding school rankings, what criteria are used, and can we really trust them nowadays?
Honestly, I'm not the biggest advocate for educational rankings. While they have their uses, I believe they often lead to more confusion and errors than benefits. These rankings typically focus on final grades, putting pressure on teachers to ensure high average scores and, in turn, stressing students out before exams. I'm not against exams per se, but I do advocate for a more rounded, project-based approach with ongoing assessment. After all, some students might struggle with exams but excel in practical, real-world applications of their knowledge.
Most rankings feel quite subjective. Ideally, they should consider factors like student satisfaction, post-secondary education opportunities, semester performance, faculty characteristics, and much more. But remember, this is just my take.
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General statistics on education in St. Gallen
General information about Sankt Gallen
| Country | Switzerland | 
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| Region | Saint Gallen SG | 
| Region 2 | Wahlkreis St. Gallen 1721 | 
| Region 3 | St. Gallen 3203 | 
| Population | 70,572 | 
| Time Zone | Europe/Zurich | 
Coordinates of Sankt Gallen
| Time Zone | Europe/Zurich | 
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| GMT | +1 | 
| DST | +2 | 
| Latitude | 47.423910000 | 
| Longitude | 9.374770000 | 
| Elevation (STRM3) | 684 m. |