Institut auf dem Rosenberg
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,889 | 1,585 |
| Location | St. Gallen, St. Gallen | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 700m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 6–19 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 10 hectares | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, A-Levels, AP, Swiss Matura, German Abitur, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | English, German | Italian, English |
| Average IB Score | 34 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Cambridge | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 260 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 230 | 60 |
| Day Students | 30 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 100’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 150’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 5’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 25’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 31’000 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 181’000 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Institut auf dem Rosenberg vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Institut auf dem Rosenberg (founded 1889) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in St. Gallen, St. Gallen and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Rosenberg offers IB and A-Levels and AP and Swiss Matura and German Abitur and High School Diploma curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 100’000 for Rosenberg and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 181’000 and CHF 38’400.
Community: Rosenberg has 260 students from 50 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.