TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs. Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)
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School Overview
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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 280 schools) for:
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Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Student Attention
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.
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
92% of graduates receive an admission offer from at least one of their top three 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, PG
7-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1956
1961
Campus Size
25 acres
n/a
Students Body
Enrollment
760
300
% Students of Color
25%
n/a
% International Students
85%
99%
% Students Boarding
60%
99%
Average SAT Score
1140
1210
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1060 - 1265
1270 - 1540
Average ACT score
26
n/a
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
16
7
Number of IB Courses Offered
39
24
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
75%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$105,000
$124,000
Tuition (Day Students)
$56,000
$9,000
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$124,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$10,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
70%
64%
Director of Admissions
Emily McKee
David Damico
Associate Director of Admissions
Helen Roowalla
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
16
7
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
20
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Golf, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball
Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Riding, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
41
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Dance, Ensemble, Musical Theater, We have many student clubs on offer each year, with new ones added all the time.
Astronomy 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, Model United Nations, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, National Honor Society, Open Art Studio, Rock School, Science Olympiad, Skateboarding, Skiing and Snowboarding, Squash, Strength and Conditioning, Student Council, Table Tennis, Theatre Production, Trampolining, Writing Center, Yearbook Committee, Yoga