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Montagnola, Switzerland Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Founded by M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS is a day and boarding international school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and citizenship. The oldest American boarding school in Europe, TASIS celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2016.
TASIS welcomes students from Pre-Kindergarten through Postgraduate. Approximately 710 students make up the Elementary, Middle, and High Schools each year, with 250 students in Middle and High School residing on campus. The student body represents around 60 nationalities each year and speaks more than 30 different languages as a mother tongue.
High School students can choose from individual Advanced Placement courses or pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, helping them gain acceptance to 400 universities in 20 different nations over the past five years. The School offers an extensive Fine Arts program that includes courses in Drama, Music, and the Visual Arts, enabling aspiring artists of any ilk to find their creative voice and nurture their talent.
The campus includes more than 25 buildings dating from the 17th century Villa De Nobili to the state-of-the-art Campo Science Center. Perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake Lugano, the School's enviable location makes possible an impressive Academic Travel program. Travel experiences throughout the year bring students face-to-face with the rich cultural heritage of Europe and the spectacular natural beauty of the Alps and beyond.
The School’s pioneering Global Service Program transforms lives by providing every High School student with a unique opportunity to connect across borders—whether geographic, economic, or social—through comprehensive experiences that build empathy and encourage personal responsibility.
TASIS encourages physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. Varsity sports teams compete throughout Switzerland and Europe, and a variety of other fitness activities are offered to cater to all interests. Each year also brings many opportunities to ski and explore the breathtaking Alps.
Each summer, hundreds of students aged 4½–18 journey to Lugano for the TASIS Summer Programs, which feature intensive academic courses, an unparalleled performing arts program, thrilling outdoor adventures, advanced sports training, and exciting cultural excursions around Europe.
Via Collina D'OroMontagnola, Switzerland 6926 +41 91 960 51 51
Director of Admissions: Emily McKee Admissions Phone:+41 91 960 51 51 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tasis.ch
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Summary: TASIS provides a rich and varied curriculum that encourages students to find their own voices no matter what the discipline. High School students can choose from individual Advanced Placement courses or pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, providing access to outstanding colleges and universities around the world. Accredited by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the School is proud to employ gifted, passionate educators who encourage intellectual curiosity. More than 75 percent of the faculty hold advanced degrees.
Department Director: Mark Abisi
Average Class Size: 13
Full Time Teachers: 65
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 78.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 15
Summary: Perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake Lugano, the campus includes more than 25 buildings dating from the 17th century Villa De Nobili to the Campo Science Center, which opened in 2014. The School's enviable location makes possible an impressive Academic Travel program. Travel experiences throughout the year bring students face-to-face with the rich cultural heritage of Europe and the spectacular natural beauty of the Alps and beyond.The campus includes nine supervised dormitories, each of which houses from 6-43 students. Rooms accommodate from 2-4 students each. Two recreation centers and a snack bar serve as focal points for student social activities. Three fully qualified nurses are in residence.Student activities include the TASIS Global Service Program, which gives students firsthand experience of working with NGOs and global organizations. The Program awakens students to humanitarian needs; inspires them to build enduring, mutually beneficial relationships; and leads them toward a life of active citizenship and committed service.All students are encouraged to participate in organized events on weekends, including mountain-climbing and camping trips to scenic areas in Switzerland, shopping trips to open-air markets in northern Italy, and sightseeing excursions to Zurich, Milan, Venice, or Florence. On-campus events include talent shows, open-mic coffeehouse afternoons, films, and dances.On weekends, students have Lugano town privileges if they have no School commitments and are in good academic and social standing. All excursions beyond Lugano are chaperoned. Seniors and some juniors with parental permission enjoy the privilege of independent travel in groups of two or more.
Department Director: KC McKee
Number of Dorms: 9
Average Students Per Dorm: 30
No. of Girls Dorms: 5
No. of Boys Dorms: 4
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Uniform
Summary: Student activities include the TASIS Global Service Program, which gives students firsthand experience of working with NGOs and global organizations. The Program awakens students to humanitarian needs; inspires them to build enduring, mutually beneficial relationships; and leads them toward a life of active citizenship and committed service.All students are encouraged to participate in organized events on weekends, including mountain-climbing and camping trips to scenic areas in Switzerland, shopping trips to open-air markets in northern Italy, and sightseeing excursions to Zurich, Milan, Venice, or Florence. On-campus events include talent shows, open-mic coffeehouse afternoons, films, and dances.On weekends, students have Lugano town privileges if they have no School commitments and are in good academic and social standing. All excursions beyond Lugano are chaperoned. Seniors and some juniors with parental permission enjoy the privilege of independent travel in groups of two or more.
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Summary: The extensive TASIS Fine Arts program is steeped in tradition, and young artists are encouraged to find their creative voices and nurture their talents. Students have ample opportunities to exhibit and perform, including at the annual Spring Arts Festival.Visual Arts courses are centered at the beautiful Sahenk Arts Center (2012) and include drawing, painting, ceramics, and photography. Performing Arts opportunities include theater courses and participation in annual fall and spring productions as well as a robust choral and instrumental music program. TASIS encourages physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. Varsity sports teams compete throughout Switzerland and Europe, and a variety of other fitness activities are offered to cater to all interests. Each year also brings many opportunities to ski and explore the breathtaking Alps.
Arts Department Director: Martyn Dukes
Athletics Department Director: Sonny Lim
Summary: TASIS students have gained admission to more than 400 schools in more than 20 nations over the past five years. See a list of university acceptances here:https://tasis.ch/page.cfm?p=4232College counseling at TASIS helps students focus their needs through activities that identify their interests and goals so that they can make empowered, informed decisions. Three counselors work with students along this journey. Their objectives are:- To support and assist each student through the university/college search, application, and decision-making processes- To serve as the strongest possible advocate for each student throughout this process- To educate students about the primacy of their own responsibility in this process- To develop and foster personal and positive relationships with college and university admissions officers- To ensure that information sent to college and university admissions offices is accurate, complete, and timely
Department Director: Greg Birk
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 98.00%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
Summary: Each summer, hundreds of students aged 4-18 journey to Lugano for exciting, dynamic programs that take advantage of beautiful locations in the heart of Europe. All programs offer optional classes in the visual and performing arts and adventure activities exploring the lakes and mountains of Switzerland and Italy.1st Session: June 23–July 29, 20182nd Session: July 22–August 11, 2018
Department Director: Jim Haley
June 23, 2018 to August 11, 2018
For ages 11-13; Intensive courses in languages, Academic Writing, and Performing Arts; awide variety of sports, outdoor activities, and elective academic offerings;cultural excursions to some of Europe’s most beautiful locations
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2018 Financial Aid Available: More Details
For ages 4–10; Language and Performing Arts courses; an exciting array of clubs, sports, and outdoor activities; fun trips to a number of nearby destinations
For ages 14–18; Intensive courses in languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Academic Writing, and International Baccalaureate prep; a wide variety of sports and outdoor adventures; cultural excursions to some of Europe’s most beautiful locations
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