Aiglon College
Leysin American School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,949 | 1,960 |
| Location | Chesières-Villars, Vaud | Leysin, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,250m | 1,350m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 9–18 | 12–19 |
| Campus Size | 9 chalets across the village | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, IGCSE | IB, AP, High School Diploma |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 34 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:5 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 480 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 430 | 260 |
| Day Students | 50 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 68 | 50 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 95’000 | CHF 85’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 115’000 | CHF 105’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 20’000 | CHF 15’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 15’000 | CHF 10’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 130’000 | CHF 115’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Aiglon College vs Leysin American School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Aiglon College (founded 1949) and Leysin American School (founded 1960) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Chesières-Villars, Vaud and Leysin, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: Aiglon College offers IB and IGCSE curricula, while LAS provides IB and AP and High School Diploma. IB scores average 34 and 32 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 95’000 for Aiglon College and CHF 85’000 for LAS. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 130’000 and CHF 115’500.
Community: Aiglon College has 480 students from 68 countries, while LAS has 300 students from 50 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:5 and 1:6.