Av. Rollier, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland - 
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tel: 603-431-7654
“Developing innovative, compassionate and responsible citizens of the world”- Located in picturesque Leysin, facing the panorama of the Southern Alps, LAS has both a strong academic ethos and an inspirational setting! The school combines an American educational philosophy with the rigor of a European educational system. The first American boarding school in Switzerland to offer the International Baccalaureate diploma we offer a comprehensive US university preparatory curriculum with courses in all major subjects.
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Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 8-12, PG | |
| School Type | Co-ed | |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | |
| Year Founded | 1961 | |
| Campus Size | n/a | |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 385 students | |
| Percent Students of Color | n/a | |
| Percent International Students | 75% | |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | |
| Average SAT Score | 1538 | |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1270 - 1740 | |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a | |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 28 | |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | n/a | |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $70,000 | |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $40,000 | |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 10% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | |
| Director of Admissions | Christoph Ott Jonathan Hilton |
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Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Rugby | |
| Snowboarding | Soccer | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 19 | |
Extracurriculars
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| Ambassadors | Floor Hockey | |
| Guitar | Habitat for Humanity | |
| Hiking | Horseback Riding | |
| Juggling | MUN | |
| National Honor Society | Open Mic | |
| Rock Climbing | Skateboarding | |
| Squash | StuCo | |
| Tour du Lac | Unicycling | |
| Volleyball | Weightlifting | |
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School Notes:
- Located in Leysin, facing the panorama of the Southern Alps, LAS has both a strong academic ethos and an inspirational setting!
- An American educational philosophy with the rigor of a European educational system
- The first American boarding school in Switzerland to offer the International Baccalaureate diploma
- A comprehensive US university preparatory curriculum with courses in all major subjects.
- For non-native English speakers, integrated English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program promotes academic and linguistic growth through intensive work in reading, writing, listening comprehension and conversational English
- Strong relations between parents, students and ourselves utilize internet-based systems for detailed information about their child’s education
- Extra-curricular program with exciting recreational activities, extensive cultural travel and fine art courses Boarding community provides a stable, caring and supportive family-like environment
- Faculty members live in dormitories with student-centered education, where close relationships lead to each student achieving his or her potential
- Three full time professional college counselors
- Professional SAT and TOEFL Preparatory Courses
- 100% of our graduates continue education at colleges and universities
- 68% of our graduates have enrolled in the top 100 universities (Barron’s Guide).
- Summer camps called Summer in Switzerland (SIS), an educational and recreational program for young people ages 8 - 18
- Winter Camp starting in January 2012.
- Profile last updated: 10/04/2011
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