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:
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $
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
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: $10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $
Contact
Director of Admissions: Ira Miles
Admissions Phone: 41 24 493 4872
Fax: 41 24 493 4889
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.las.ch
Nearby Schools
- TASIS, The American School In Switzerland - 95mi / 153 km
- American International School – Salzburg - 300mi / 483 km
- St. Stephen’s School (IT) - 411mi / 662 km





