St. George's International School
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,927 | 1,585 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 400m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, IGCSE, A-Levels | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | English | Italian, English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, Cambridge | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 400 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 120 | 60 |
| Day Students | 280 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 30’000 | 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 11’000 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 89’000 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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St. George's International School vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both St. George's International School (founded 1927) 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: St. George's offers IB and IGCSE and A-Levels curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 30’000 for St. George's and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 89’000 and CHF 38’400.
Community: St. George's has 400 students from 60 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.