Leysin American School
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,585 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | English | Italian, English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 60 |
| Day Students | 40 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 38’400.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 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.