Swiss Boarding School Disentis
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 2,019 | 1,585 |
| Location | Disentis, Graubünden | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 1,130m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–18 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | A-Levels, Swiss Matura | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | English, German | Italian, English |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:4 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | Cambridge | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 60 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 55 | 60 |
| Day Students | 5 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 20 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 60’000 | 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 5’000 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 83’000 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Swiss Boarding School Disentis vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Swiss Boarding School Disentis (founded 2019) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Disentis, Graubünden and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: SBD offers A-Levels and Swiss Matura curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 60’000 for SBD and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 83’000 and CHF 38’400.
Community: SBD has 60 students from 20 countries, while Collegio Papio has 300 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:8.