Haut-Lac International Bilingual School vs. Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2024 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 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 93 schools) for:
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Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
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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)
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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
$124,000
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
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
64%
Director of Admissions
Magdalena Drag-Salem
David Damico
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
11
Sport
Total Sports Offered
20
32
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Climbing, Dance, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball
Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Esports, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Paddle Tennis, Riding, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Ski Jumping, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
31
44
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Body & Mind, Bollywood dance, Book Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Choir, Circus Arts, Construction, Dessin, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Explorers club, Gardening Club, Graphic Design, Hindi Language, Illustration and GIF animation, LAMBA, Lego, Magic Club, Mandala Zen, Multisport, MUN, Nature & Well-being, Netball, Play Doh & Playmais, Robotics, Sciences & Discovery, Seasonal craft, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Traditional games, Yoga Club
Badminton, Bar/Crossfit Workout, Billiards and Boardgames, Climbing and Bouldering, Community Service Club, Computer Programming/Coding, Dance, Digital Video Production/Photography Club, Eco Club, Floor Hockey, Football, Gardening Club, Global Media Club, Golf, Green Team Machines/E-bike, Habitat for Humanity, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Human Rights, Ice Skating, International Award, Kickboxing/Martial Arts, Knitting, Model United Nations, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, National Honor Society, Open Art Studio, Private Music Lessons, Robotics, Rock School, Science Olympiad, Skateboarding, Skiing and Snowboarding, Squash, Strength and Conditioning, Student Council, Table Tennis, Theatre Production, Trampolining, Ukelele, Writing Center, Yearbook Committee, Yoga