Ecole Lémania
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,908 | 1,585 |
| Location | Lausanne, Vaud | Ascona, Ticino |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 15–19 | 11–19 |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate, IB | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | French, English | Italian, English |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:10 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | Swiss Federation, IB | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 400 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 60 |
| Day Students | 320 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 100 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 30’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 50’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 4’500 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 54’500 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Ecole Lémania vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Ecole Lémania (founded 1908) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Lausanne, Vaud and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Lémania offers Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate and IB curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 30’000 for Lémania and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 54’500 and CHF 38’400.
Community: Lémania has 400 students from 100 countries, while Collegio Papio has 300 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:10 and 1:8.