Institut Monte Rosa
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,874 | 1,585 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 400m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 9–19 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 1 hectare | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | High School Diploma, AP | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | Italian, English |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | College Board | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 60 |
| Day Students | 5 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 30 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 70’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 88’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 5’800 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 93’800 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Institut Monte Rosa vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montreux, Vaud and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Institut Monte Rosa offers High School Diploma and AP curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 93’800 and CHF 38’400.
Community: Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 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.