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Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
Av. Rollier, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland
tel: 603-431-7654


"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..."

Definition of Terms
Overview:
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
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 Common Application Yes
Acceptance Rate 85%
Director of Admissions Paul Dyer
Aaron L. Schmidtberger
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10

Alpine SkiingCross Country
GolfIce Hockey
SnowboardingSoccer
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 20

 
AmbassadorsFloor Hockey
GuitarHabitat for Humanity
HikingHiking
Horseback RidingJuggling
MUNNational Honor Society
Open MicRock Climbing
SkateboardingSquash
StuCoTour du Lac
UnicyclingVolleyball
WeightliftingYearbook
School Notes:
  • Located in the Alpine resort village of Leysin in French-speaking Switzerland
  • International American co-educational boarding school with grades 8-12 and a PG year.
  • 385 students from 61 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: 11/04/2009
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