TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Collège Champittet
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,956 | 1,903 |
| Location | Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino | Pully, Vaud |
| Altitude | 500m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 9 hectares | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB, Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | French, English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, ECIS, College Board | CIS, IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 730 | 850 |
| Boarding Students | 280 | 60 |
| Day Students | 450 | 790 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 50 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 25’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 98’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’300 | CHF 6’700 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 108’300 | CHF 81’700 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs Collège Champittet: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both TASIS The American School in Switzerland (founded 1956) and Collège Champittet (founded 1903) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino and Pully, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: TASIS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Champittet provides IB and Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate. IB scores average 33 and 33 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 65’000 for TASIS and CHF 25’000 for Champittet. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 108’300 and CHF 81’700.
Community: TASIS has 730 students from 60 countries, while Champittet has 850 students from 50 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:8.