The American School in Switzerland campus in Leysin, Vaud

The American School in Switzerland

Leysin, VaudBoarding · Co-edGrades 7 – 12Est. 1961
Grades
7 – 12
Enrollment
350
Day Tuition
€55,000/yr
Class Size
13 students
Small classes
Founded
1961
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About The American School in Switzerland

TASIS students flourish when they join a vibrant global community of students who represent more than 60 nations and speak more than 30 languages. The TASIS experience unlocks the unique potential of every student and produces what M. Crist Fleming called "international human beings—men and women who are capable of moving easily in any society and any civilization on the face of the earth."

The American School in Switzerland is a independent boarding and day co-educational school in Leysin, Vaud, serving students through to Grade 12. Founded in 1961, the school emphasizes guided by the mission: "learning through experience".

Core Values

ExcellenceRigorCuriosityAchievementIntegrity

Teaching Philosophy

We challenge students of all ages and abilities. In the classical liberal arts tradition, our academic program features the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs and a consummate English-as-an-Additional-Language program.

What Makes The American School in Switzerland Special

  • Advanced Placement
  • Boarding school
  • Sports
  • Arts
  • Languages

Academics

Curriculum

The American School in Switzerland offers IB, AP, Classical, and Other curriculums, with specializations in Arts, Languages, and Sports.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

5 programs
ActingMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual artsDrama/Theatre

Sports

10 programs
BasketballFootballGolfHockeyRugbySoccerSwimmingTennisTrack and fieldVolleyball

Clubs & Activities

5 programs
RoboticsModel UNDramaChoirStudent government

Campus & Facilities

The American School in Switzerland features a campus with Music Center and Dormitory.

Uniform not required

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

55,000

per year

Boarding Tuition

106,500

per year

Financial Aid
Available

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Admissions

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Interview
  • Reference letters
  • Essay

Community & Culture

TASIS cultivates a vibrant, globally-minded community where students from more than 60 nations and speaking more than 30 languages come together. The school emphasizes what founder M. Crist Fleming called creating "international human beings—men and women who are capable of moving easily in any society and any civilization." Life at TASIS blends rigorous academics with adventure and service: students explore Europe through pioneering academic travel programs, participate in robotics competitions, engage in service learning trips to places like Kenya, and thrive in a robust arts scene featuring over 20 high school visual arts, music, and drama classes. The stunning campus in Montagnola, perched on the Collina d'Oro above Lugano, provides what Architectural Digest named the world's most beau

Diversity & Inclusion

TASIS explicitly commits to non-discrimination in its admissions policy, stating it "admits qualified students of any race, color, nationality, religion, and ethnic origin and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, religion, or ethnic origin in its admissions policies and practices." The school celebrates its diverse student body as central to its mission, with enrollment representing 60+ nations and 30+ languages spoken. The school positions this diversity as integral to the TASIS experience, describing how it "unlocks the unique potential of every student" and prepares them to thrive in a global society. However, specific diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or programming beyond admissions policy are not detailed on the website.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site emphasizes the admissions process, campus visits, and the student experience, but does not provide specific information about parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or regular communication channels for families already enrolled at the school.

Accreditations & Recognition

Other

Contact The American School in Switzerland

Address

Chem. de la Source 3, Leysin, Vaud, Switzerland

Phone

024 493 48 88

Email

info@tasis.ch

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The American School in Switzerland

The American School in Switzerland serves students in grades 7-12.

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