Leysin American School, Switzerland is a IB Diploma school in Leysin, Switzerland. Founded in 1961. It serves 350 students for students aged 12–18.
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Universities have offered $54.8 million in scholarships to LAS students across recent graduating classes.
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Leysin American School is a full-boarding co-educational school in the Swiss Alps offering the IB Diploma to students aged 12–18, with over 50 years of experience. The school emphasises family values, parental involvement, and student wellbeing alongside academic achievement. IB students benefit from a dedicated historic campus, while all students enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of a central European ski resort.
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Why Families Choose
IB Diploma on a dedicated historic campus (Belle Époque), alpine ski resort setting with integrated outdoor and cultural activities, strong parental involvement via real-time online portal, over 50 years of international boarding experience.
University Destinations
96% of Leysin American School, Switzerland graduates go on to higher education. Recent graduates have been accepted at universities including:
Boarding Life
IB students have a separate campus at the Belle Époque (formerly Grand Hotel Leysin) with dedicated study conditions. Campus situated in a ski resort with access to outdoor sports, cultural trips, and excursions. Parents have real-time access to grades and progress via an online portal.
Full boarding for students aged 12–18. IB students have a dedicated campus at Belle Époque, formerly the historic Grand Hotel Leysin, with its own train station.
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