Leysin American School In Switzerland

Leysin

Switzerland

Overview

Leysin American School in Switzerland is tucked away in the beautiful mountain town of Leysin, Switzerland. It provides the ideal environment for students from all around the world to live and learn together in a safe, residential community in the Swiss Alps. We are committed to providing a stable, caring, supportive, family-like environment. We seek out every chance to connect our students with impactful hands-on learning opportunities, augmenting traditional classes with programs that help students develop fundamental skills in critical thinking, entrepreneurship, and teamwork.

Academics

Department Director Sabina Lynch

Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1

Average Class Size: 10

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 52

Number of AP Courses Offered: 7

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 24

Learning Support

Learning Differences Support
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Writing Center
ADD/ADHD Support

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Literature
Poetry

History

European History
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

French
German
Spanish
English as a Second Language

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology
World Issues

Sciences

Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology

Math

Computer Studies

Multimedia
Computer Science
Graphic Design

Music

Composition
Songwriting
Voice
Music Production

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Design
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Theater Arts

Special Programs

Community Service
Leadership
Outdoor Education
Entrepreneurship
Physical Education
Student Council
Digital Design
Maker Space

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

Average Students Per Dorm: 0

Number of Girls Dorms: 3

Number of Boys Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet
Full Kitchen
Refrigerator

Other Dorm Amenities

Student Life

Extracurricular activities are a crucial component of the LAS lifestyle. Our advanced athletic facilities and unique mountain environment allow students to participate in sports that round out their school experience, emphasize the importance of health and personal well-being, and teach them sportsmanship, time management, and determination. Students can participate in sports non-competitively during their activity time after class, or they can try out for a team.

Facilities

All-Weather Track
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Indoor Climbing Wall
Volleyball Court
Squash Court
Dance Studio
Weight Room
Athletic Fields

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Community Service
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Gardening Club
Habitat for Humanity
Honor Council
Horseback Riding
Model UN
National Honor Society
Skateboarding Club
Snowboarding Club
Student Government
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook
Outdoor Activities

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Jennifer Beighton

Athletics Department Director: Mike Brinkmeyer

Arts

Acting
Design
Drama
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Theater Arts

Interscholastic Sports

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

Recreational Sports

Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Badminton
Basketball
Camping
Cross Country Running
Dance
Equestrian
Football
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Hockey
Martial Arts
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Outdoor Education
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Skateboarding
Ski Jumping
Snowboarding
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Walking Team
Yoga
Climbing
Running
Skiing
Trail Running

Graduates

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	26	29	28
75th percentile	33	35	33

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Utrecht University:

IE University:

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST):

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam:

University of St. Andrews:

University of Edinburgh:

Columbia University:

UC Berkeley:

Duke University:

University College London:

Imperial College London:

Northeastern:

King's College London:

University of Toronto:

New York University:

University of Cambridge:

University of Warwick:

University of Southern California:

University of Washington:

Harvard University:

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Princeton University:

University of Pennsylvania:

Summer Programs

Summary: The Leysin American School experience doesn’t come to an end when the summer begins—the summer of 2018 saw the launch of our two dynamic summer programs, LAS Summer and LAS Summer Edge. We have been running summer programs since 1949 and our new programs combine all the tried and true elements of camp our students have come to know and love with some exciting, innovative changes.

Department Director: Keri Porter

LAS Summer

Description: LAS Summer allows students to create a program that is tailored to their personal interests and aspirations. Students select one of three Morning Programs and one of our Afternoon Clubs prior to arrival. Programs are followed by afternoon activities and evening socials, each of which let students meet campers from outside their program, be active, participate in team-building activities, and exercise their creativity. Weekend excursions allow students to explore their host country and take in the cultures, sights, and sounds of cities like Geneva, Bern, Montreux, and Lausanne.

Director: Keri Porter

Application Deadline:

Start Date: 1970-01-01

End Date: 1970-01-01

Tuition From: 5100

Tuition To: 13200

Website: https://www.las.ch/summer/las-summer

Boarding:

Financial Aid Available:

LAS Summer Edge

Description: LAS summer edge is an exciting and exclusive summer program that emphasizes LAS's mission statement of "developing innovative, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world." Each week of LAS summer edge is dedicated to exploring one of these traits in depth, introducing students to inspirational people and inviting them to participate in fun activities that help them explore their individual strengths and build on their self-confidence.

Director: Keri Porter

Application Deadline:

Start Date: 1970-01-01

End Date: 1970-01-01

Tuition From: 9000

Tuition To:

Website: https://www.las.ch/summer/edge

Boarding:

Financial Aid Available:

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: 300

Total Day: 0

Total Enrollment: 300

Boys: 148

Girls: 152

Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12

Day Grades Offered: -

School Type:

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: Rolling

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