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Leysin American School in Switzerland
Av. Rollier, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland - View a map of this school Map tel:603-431-7654
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"As an international university-preparatory high school committed to excellence, the Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) seeks to educate students to be responsible, productive, and ethical citizens with the skills to think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and respect people of other cultures..."


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  Diversity - High percentage of international students

Definition of Terms
Leysin American School in Switzerland
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory
Grades (Boarding) Grades 9-12, 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 370 students
Percent Students of Color n/a
Percent International Students 68%
Percent Students Boarding 100%
Average SAT Score 1486
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1190 - 1750
Academics and Faculty  
Saturday Classes No
Classroom Dress Code Formal
Average Class Size 13
Teacher : Student ratio 1:7
Number of AP Courses Offered 2
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) $57,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a
Percent Students on Financial Aid 10%
Average financial aid grant $ 3,000
   
Admission  
Application Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 85%
Director of Admissions Aaron Schmidtberger
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10

Interscholastic Sports
Alpine SkiingCross Country
GolfIce Hockey
SnowboardingSoccer
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 19

Extracurriculars
 
AmbassadorsFloor Hockey
GuitarHabitat for Humanity
HikingHorseback Riding
JugglingMUN
National Honor SocietyOpen Mic
Rock ClimbingSkateboarding
SquashStuCo
Tour du LacUnicycling
VolleyballWeightlifting
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School Notes:
  • Located in the Alpine resort village of Leysin in French-speaking Switzerland
  • American international co-educational boarding school with grades 9-12 and a PG year.
  • 350 students from 50 different nations
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with individual IB Certificates
  • Excellent placements in North American, European and Far Eastern universities
  • Located a few hours from Paris, Frankfurt and Milan by train
  • Cultural travel program with exploration of major European cities
  • Comprehensive performing and visual arts program
  • All major sports played, with teams competing internationally
  • Wireless campus with Powerschool, a web-based student information system
  • The Admissions Office is located in Switzerland. Please send mail to: Leysin American School in Switzerland, Av. Rollier, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland. Our phone number is 1-888-642-4142 or 603-431-7654
  • Profile last updated: 01/14/2008
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