Institut Montana Zugerberg
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,926 | 1,585 |
| Location | Zug, Zug | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 910m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 6–18 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 15 hectares | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, Swiss Matura, Cambridge | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | English, German | Italian, English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 380 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 220 | 60 |
| Day Students | 160 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 55 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 55’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 78’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’500 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 83’500 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Institut Montana Zugerberg vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Institut Montana Zugerberg (founded 1926) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Zug, Zug and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Montana offers IB and Swiss Matura and Cambridge curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 55’000 for Montana and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 83’500 and CHF 38’400.
Community: Montana has 380 students from 55 countries, while Collegio Papio has 300 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:8.