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Chantemerle vs Collegio Papio

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

Chantemerle

Blonay, Vaud
Founded 1966
60 students
25 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Collegio Papio

Ascona, Ticino
Founded 1585
300 students
15 nationalities
From CHF 20’000
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Category
Chantemerle
Collegio Papio
General
Founded1,9661,585
LocationBlonay, VaudAscona, Ticino
Altitude650m200m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range6–1811–19
Campus Size3 hectaresHistoric cloisters and grounds
Academics
CurriculaFrench Baccalaureate, Swiss MaturaSwiss Matura, Italian Maturità
Teaching LanguagesFrenchItalian, English
Student:Teacher Ratio1:41:8
AccreditationsSwiss FederationSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students60300
Boarding Students5060
Day Students10240
Nationalities2515
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 50’000CHF 20’000
Tuition (to)CHF 68’000CHF 35’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’000CHF 500
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 3’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 6’000CHF 3’400
True Annual CostCHF 74’000CHF 38’400
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Chantemerle — Facilities

Main HouseClassroomsLibrarySports FieldGardenDining RoomStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingSwimmingTennisFootballBasketballHikingIce Skating

Collegio Papio — Facilities

Historic CloistersLibraryScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomSports HallChapelDining HallStudy Rooms

Sports

FootballBasketballVolleyballSwimmingTennisAthleticsHiking

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Chantemerle vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Chantemerle (founded 1966) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Blonay, Vaud and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Chantemerle offers French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 74’000 and CHF 38’400.

Community: Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries, while Collegio Papio has 300 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:8.