Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,966 | 1,585 |
| Location | Blonay, Vaud | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 650m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 6–18 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | French | Italian, English |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 60 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 50 | 60 |
| Day Students | 10 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 50’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 68’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 6’000 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 74’000 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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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.