Leysin American School In Switzerland

Leysin, Switzerland

Overview

The Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) is an international American boarding school with 340 students in grades 7 to 12 with a PG program. LAS is located in the beautiful alpine village of Leysin about 90 minutes from Geneva. Excellent academics through the International Baccalaureate program (IB) family-like community and diverse student body from over 60 nations help build a community where students develop into “citizens of the world.” The Foundation for the Advancement of International Education a non-profit organization overseen by the Swiss Government is the majority owner of LAS.

Academics

Department Director Sabina Lynch

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 43

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 70%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Learning Differences Support
Subject Tutoring

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Literature
Poetry

History

United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

French
German
Spanish

Humanities / Social Sciences

Psychology

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Functions
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Trigonometry
Pre-Algebra

Computer Studies

Multimedia

Music

Band
Music History
Music Theory

Performing / Visual Arts

Art History
Design
Drama
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Theater Arts

Special Programs

Community Service

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 8

Average Students Per Dorm: 0

Number of Girls Dorms: 4

Number of Boys Dorms: 4

Dorm Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Kitchen

Facilities

Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Food Council
Foreign Language Clubs
Habitat for Humanity
Honor Council
Horseback Riding
International Club
Literary Magazine
Model UN
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Peer Counseling
Peer Tutoring
Photography Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Ira Bigelow

Athletics Department Director: Mike Brinkmeyer

Arts

Art History
Design
Drama
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Theater Arts

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Snowboarding
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Cross Country Running
Dance
Equestrian
Figure Skating
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Hockey
Martial Arts
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Outdoor Education
Rafting
Rugby
Sailing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball

Graduates

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 98%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Princeton University: 1

Stanford University: 3

Harvard University: 4

Washington University: 5

University of Pennsylvania: 2

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%

Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000

Current Endowment Amount: $

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 340

Total Day: 0

Total Enrollment: 340

Boys: 165

Girls: 175

Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12

Day Grades Offered: -

School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: January 1st

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: N/A

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: N/A

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 10%

Average Awarded: $10,000

School Finances