Become part of our unique institute with over 230 years of educational tradition in the impressive surroundings of the Lower Engadine.
Founded in 1793 and recently acquired by Education in Motion (EiM), Hochalpines Institut Ftan (HIF) is an international boarding school in the stunning Lower Engadine. Locally anchored and globally networked, at HIF, we see education as a journey where global horizons meet local traditions. Fostering a truly student-centred culture of learning and discovery and taking full advantage of its unique and life enriching alpine location to offer a range of Swiss sports and outdoor programmes, students at HIF lead an inspiring, healthy, and active educational and outdoor life.
At HIF all students both local and global, are challenged to become internationally minded citizens with a sense of responsibility for themselves, their peers, and our shared planet. With understanding that our values of Open-Mindedness, Respect and Responsibility help to make the world a better place, and together with our high performing HIF Sports Academy, HIF is an ideal place for young people to live, learn, grow, and thrive.
