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Leysin American School in Switzerland3 Chemin de la Source, 1854 Leysin VD, Switzerland+41 24 493 4878 |
admissions@las.chwww.las.ch |
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| School type |
Co-educational Boarding |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Status | Private |
| Head of School | Marc Ott |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Co-ed Age Range | 12-18 years |
| Number of pupils | 765 |
| Day fees per annum | CHF55,000 per annum |
| Boarding fees per annum | CHF106,500 per annum |
| Authorised IB Programmes | IBDP |
| Diploma Coordinator | Ronan Lynch |
| Associations | ECIS, CIS, IB, BSA, MSACHE, ISO, SGIS |
Founded by M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS The American School in
Switzerland is a day and boarding school committed to creating global
citizens through education, travel, and service. Nestled in the heart of
Switzerland, TASIS is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading
American international boarding schools, blending academic rigor, global
citizenship, cultural fluency, and humanistic values within an
extraordinary international community. The oldest American boarding
school in Europe, TASIS celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2026.
TASIS welcomes students from Pre-Kindergarten (starting at age three)
through grade 12 and also has a Postgraduate program. A total of 760
students make up the Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, with
approximately 260 students between ages 11–19 living in dormitories on
campus. TASIS is distinguished by both its diversity and its unity, with
a student body that represents more than 60 nationalities and speaks
more than 30 different mother tongues. Cultural differences are
celebrated as students challenge and inspire one another to become
global citizens. Students leave TASIS with links to a vibrant worldwide
community that celebrates the unique nature of this remarkable place.
High School students can choose from individual Advanced Placement
courses or pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, helping
them receive offers from more than 400 universities in more than 20
nations over the past five years. The school offers an extensive fine
arts program that includes a wide range of courses in drama, music,
dance, and the visual arts, enabling aspiring artists of any ilk to find
their creative voice and nurture their talent.
Accredited by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and
the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), TASIS is
proud to employ gifted, passionate educators who encourage intellectual
curiosity. More than 75 percent of the faculty hold advanced degrees.
The campus, which was recognized by Architectural Digest as one of the
most beautiful in the world, includes more than 25 buildings dating from
the 17th century Villa De Nobili to the state-of-the-art Campo Science
Center and Sahenk Fine Arts Center. Located just 40 minutes from Milan
Malpensa Airport and perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland
with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake
Lugano, the school's enviable location makes possible an impressive
Academic Travel program. Travel experiences throughout the year bring
students face-to-face with the rich cultural heritage of Europe and the
spectacular natural beauty of the Alps and beyond.
The school’s pioneering Global Service Program transforms lives by
providing every High School student with a unique opportunity to connect
across borders—whether geographic, economic, or social—through
comprehensive experiences that build empathy and encourage personal
responsibility. The Program awakens students to humanitarian needs;
inspires them to build enduring, mutually beneficial relationships; and
leads them toward a life of active service and committed service.
TASIS encourages physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. Varsity sports
teams compete throughout Switzerland and Europe, and a variety of other
fitness activities are offered to cater to all interests. Each year also
brings many opportunities to ski and explore the breathtaking Alps.
Each summer, hundreds of students aged 4–17 journey to Lugano for the
TASIS Summer Programs, which feature intensive academic courses, an
unparalleled performing arts program, thrilling outdoor adventures,
advanced sports training, and exciting cultural excursions around
Europe.
Beyond its academic and cultural environment, Switzerland offers
families something increasingly valued today: safety, quality of life,
neutrality, and a uniquely humanistic approach to global understanding.