Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
- "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 from Grades 7 - 12.
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- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
- Diversity High percentage of international students
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) |
| School Focus | College Preparatory |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 7-12, PG |
| School Type | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1961 |
| Enrollment | 340 students |
| % International Students | 88% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% |
| Average SAT Score | 1070 |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| Average Class Size | 12 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
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $83,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $67,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Director of Admissions | Christoph Ott Jonathan Hilton |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 19 Extracurriculars |
| Extracurriculars | Audio/Visual Class, choral ensemble, Gunn Society, Hiking Club, Historical Movie Club, HMA Players (Drama), Juggling, Junior Beta Club (7th & 8th Grade), Marching Band, Multi-Cultural Club, MUN, National Beta Club, National Honor Society, Presidential Physical Fitness, RC Club (Radio Control), Sabre Club (Seniors), USA Swimming, Wellness Club, Wick (School Newspaper) |
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.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
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