Collegio Papio is the oldest private school in Ticino, founded in 1585 by Cardinal Carlo Borromeo. Located in the historic heart of Ascona overlooking Lake Maggiore, it offers the Swiss Maturità with a unique Italian-English bilingual option — the only high school in Ticino to do so. The school's illustrious alumni include Swiss presidents, cabinet ministers, and UN officials. Its stunning Renaissance cloisters and Mediterranean climate create a distinctive educational atmosphere quite unlike any other Swiss boarding school.
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