Collegio Papio
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,585 | 1,954 |
| Location | Ascona, Ticino | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 200m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 11–19 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | Historic cloisters and grounds | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | Italian, English | French |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:8 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 60 | 45 |
| Day Students | 240 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 15 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 20’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 35’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 3’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’400 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 38’400 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Collegio Papio vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Collegio Papio (founded 1585) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Ascona, Ticino and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Collegio Papio offers Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 38’400 and CHF 71’500.
Community: Collegio Papio has 300 students from 15 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:8 and 1:5.