Surval Montreux
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,585 |
| Location | Montreux, Vaud | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 450m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | girls-only | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 2 hectares | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IGCSE, A-Levels, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | English | Italian, English |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:3 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, Cambridge | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 65 | 60 |
| Day Students | 5 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 25 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 89’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 110’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 120’500 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Surval Montreux vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Surval Montreux (founded 1961) 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: Surval offers IGCSE and A-Levels and High School Diploma curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 89’000 for Surval and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 120’500 and CHF 38’400.
Community: Surval has 70 students from 25 countries, while Collegio Papio has 300 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:3 and 1:8.