Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) vs. TASIS The American School in Switzerland
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School Overview
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Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, 1854, Switzerland
Leysin, 1854, Switzerland
TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Via Collina d'Oro
Montagnola, 6926, Switzerland
Montagnola, 6926, Switzerland
Top Rankings
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Boarding Focus
Student Attention
Offering Breadth
TASIS The American School in Switzerland ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Overview
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
Founded by M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS is an international day and boarding school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and service.
The oldest American boarding school in Europe, TASIS welcomes approximately 750 students from 60 nations in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Postgraduate each year.
The School's signature programs include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, biannual Academic Travel trips throughout Europe, and a pioneering Global Service Program.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
7-12, PG
6-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1961
1956
Campus Size
n/a
25 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
760
% Students of Color
n/a
25%
% International Students
100%
85%
% Students Boarding
100%
60%
Average SAT Score
1250
1140
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1270 - 1540
1060 - 1265
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
Average Class Size
10
13
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
11
16
Number of IB Courses Offered
24
39
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
76%
75%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$128,000
$105,000
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$56,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
64%
70%
Director of Admissions
Gillian Donnelly
Emily McKee
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Helen Roowalla
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
11
16
Sport
Total Sports Offered
32
17
Sports
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
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BasketballCheering
ClimbingCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
GolfSkiing
SoccerSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
44
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
We have many student clubs on offer each yearwith new ones added all the time.
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDance
EnsembleMusical Theater