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ISSH vs Collegio Papio

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

International School of Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
Founded 2003
300 students
40 nationalities
From CHF 50’000
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Collegio Papio

Ascona, Ticino
Founded 1585
300 students
15 nationalities
From CHF 20’000
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Category
ISSH
Collegio Papio
General
Founded2,0031,585
LocationSchaffhausen, SchaffhausenAscona, Ticino
Altitude400m200m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range3–1811–19
Campus Size2 hectaresHistoric cloisters and grounds
Academics
CurriculaIBSwiss Matura, Italian Maturità
Teaching LanguagesEnglishItalian, English
Average IB Score34N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:71:8
AccreditationsCIS, IBSwiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students300300
Boarding Students3060
Day Students270240
Nationalities4015
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 50’000CHF 20’000
Tuition (to)CHF 68’000CHF 35’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 500
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 3’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 4’500CHF 3’400
True Annual CostCHF 72’500CHF 38’400
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISSH — Facilities

Purpose-Built CampusScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomSports HallLibraryCafeteria

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingAthleticsTennisVolleyball

Collegio Papio — Facilities

Historic CloistersLibraryScience LabsArt StudioMusic RoomSports HallChapelDining HallStudy Rooms

Sports

FootballBasketballVolleyballSwimmingTennisAthleticsHiking

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International School of Schaffhausen vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: ISSH offers IB curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 50’000 for ISSH and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 72’500 and CHF 38’400.

Community: ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries, while Collegio Papio has 300 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:8.