TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Collegio Papio
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,956 | 1,585 |
| Location | Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino | Ascona, Ticino |
| Altitude | 500m | 200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–19 | 11–19 |
| Campus Size | 9 hectares | Historic cloisters and grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura, Italian Maturità |
| Teaching Languages | English | Italian, English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, ECIS, College Board | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 730 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 280 | 60 |
| Day Students | 450 | 240 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 98’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’300 | CHF 3’400 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 108’300 | CHF 38’400 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs Collegio Papio: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both TASIS The American School in Switzerland (founded 1956) and Collegio Papio (founded 1585) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino and Ascona, Ticino respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: TASIS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Collegio Papio provides Swiss Matura and Italian Maturità.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 65’000 for TASIS and CHF 20’000 for Collegio Papio. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 108’300 and CHF 38’400.
Community: TASIS has 730 students from 60 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.