Haut-Lac International Bilingual School vs. Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School
Chem. de Pangires 26
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, 1806, Switzerland
Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, 1806, Switzerland
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, 1854, Switzerland
Leysin, 1854, Switzerland
Top Rankings
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Offering Breadth
Overview
Haut-Lac International Bilingual School: Large School Excellence, Swiss Boutique Boarding Charm
One of the top Swiss IB World School welcoming 620 students from 54 countries. It offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate programmes in English and French.
The Boarding House welcomes 32 students! Both day and boarding students aged 11 to 18 can benefit from its personalised IB pathways, quality facilities, stunning Swiss location and warm family astmosphere.
Athlete-Friendly Education Centre (AFEC) accredited by the World Academy of Sport. The school provides young athletes with flexible timetables so that they can meet the demands of their intensive training schedules without foregoing their education. Programmes: IBMYP, IBDP, IBCP, US High School Diploma
Leysin American School was founded by the Ott family in 1961, and has been committed to "developing innovative, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world" since its inception
90% of graduates receive an admission offer from at least one of their top universities
Our strong academic program gives students a choice of tracks-they can choose from our International Baccalaureate, AP, and diploma programs, and our Academic Deans and advisors are here to guide them every step of the way
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1993
1961
Students Body
Enrollment
620
300
% International Students
42%
100%
% Students Boarding
5%
100%
Average SAT Score
n/a
1250
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1270 - 1540
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Average Class Size
10
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
4:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
11
Number of IB Courses Offered
n/a
24
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
n/a
76%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$91,000
$128,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$37,000
n/a
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$80,000
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$10,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
64%
Director of Admissions
Magdalena Drag-Salem
Gillian Donnelly
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
11
Sport
Total Sports Offered
32
32
Sports
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BalletBaseball
BasketballBowling
BoxingClimbing
CricketCross Country Running
DanceEquestrian
Field HockeyFootball
GolfGymnastics
Indoor SoccerLacrosse
MountaineeringOrienteering
RidingRugby
SailingSkiing
SnowboardingSoccer
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BasketballClimbing
Cross CountryCross Country Running
CyclingDance
EquestrianEsports
FootballFreestyle Skiing
GolfGymnastics
Indoor SoccerMountain Biking
MountaineeringPaddle Tennis
RidingRock Climbing
RugbySki Jumping
SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSquash
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
31
44
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Body & MindBook Club
Ceramics ClubChess Club
ConstructionDungeons and Dragons Club
Explorers clubGardening Club
Hindi LanguageLego
MultisportMUN
Nature & Well-beingNetball
RoboticsSciences & Discovery
Seasonal craftTae Kwon Do
TennisTraditional games
Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Bollywood danceChoir
Circus ArtsDessin
Graphic DesignIllustration and GIF animation
LAMBAMagic Club
Mandala ZenPlay Doh & Playmais
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Billiards and BoardgamesCommunity Service Club
Computer Programming/CodingEco Club
Gardening ClubGlobal Media Club
Green Team Machines/E-bikeHabitat for Humanity
Human RightsInternational Award
KnittingModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyRobotics
Science OlympiadStudent Council
Writing CenterYearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Digital Video Production/Photography ClubOpen Art Studio
Private Music LessonsRock School
Theatre ProductionUkelele
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BadmintonBar/Crossfit Workout
Climbing and BoulderingDance
Floor HockeyFootball
GolfHiking
Horseback RidingIce Skating
Kickboxing/Martial ArtsMountain Biking
MountaineeringSkateboarding
Skiing and SnowboardingSquash
Strength and ConditioningTable Tennis
TrampoliningYoga