TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs. Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Via Collina d'Oro
Montagnola, 6926, Switzerland
Montagnola, 6926, Switzerland
Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
Chemin de la Source 3
Leysin, 1854, Switzerland
Leysin, 1854, Switzerland
Top Rankings
TASIS The American School in Switzerland ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 272 schools) for:
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Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 272 schools) for:
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Boarding Focus
Student Attention
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Overview
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.
Situated in the Swiss Alps above Lake Geneva, Leysin American School has been developing innovative, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world since 1961.
Our ski-in, ski-out campus sits in the heart of Europe, giving students access to world-class outdoor adventure and a vibrant international community year-round.
LAS offers an individualized academic program and flexible pathways, including the IB, AP, and our Changemakers program, all designed to help students develop the critical-thinking skills and creativity they will need to navigate their futures with confidence.
Through partnerships with SCAD and Babson College, students engage with real-world creative and entrepreneurial challenges using the Harvard-developed case study method, putting theory into practice from the earliest stages of their education.
Our university advisors begin working with students in Grade 9, focused on finding the right fit for each student.
The results speak for themselves: 69% of our graduates are accepted to Times Higher Education Top 100 universities worldwide, including Harvard and Cambridge.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
6-12, PG
7-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1956
1961
Campus Size
25 acres
n/a
Students Body
Enrollment
750
300
% Students of Color
25%
n/a
% International Students
85%
100%
% Students Boarding
60%
100%
Average SAT Score
1230
1250
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1270 - 1540
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
13
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
4:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
17
11
Number of IB Courses Offered
39
24
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
76%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$134,000
$128,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$70,000
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$10,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
70%
64%
Director of Admissions
Emily McKee
Gillian Donnelly
Associate Director of Admissions
Helen Roowalla
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
17
11
Sport
Total Sports Offered
19
32
Sports
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BasketballCheering
ClimbingCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
GolfMountain Biking
SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volleyball
Alpine SkiingBadminton
BasketballClimbing
Cross CountryCross Country Running
CyclingDance
EquestrianEsports
FootballFreestyle Skiing
GolfGymnastics
Indoor SoccerMountain Biking
MountaineeringNordic Skiing
Paddle TennisRiding
Rock ClimbingSki Jumping
SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSquash
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
44
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
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