Stiftsschule Engelberg
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,120 | 1,585 |
| Location | Engelberg, Obwalden | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 1,000m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 8 hectares | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | Swiss Matura | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | German | Italian, English |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | Swiss Federation | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 130 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 80 | 60 |
| Day Students | 50 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 10 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 45’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 500 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 2’000 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 67’000 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Stiftsschule Engelberg vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Engelberg, Obwalden and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Stiftsschule Engelberg offers Swiss Matura curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 67’000 and CHF 38’400.
Community: Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 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.