Leysin American School
Brillantmont International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,882 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Lausanne, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 500m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 1.5 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IGCSE, A-Levels, High School Diploma |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | CIS, NEASC, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 150 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 120 |
| Day Students | 40 | 30 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 35 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 72’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 85’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 6’300 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 91’300 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Brillantmont International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Brillantmont International School (founded 1882) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Lausanne, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Brillantmont International School provides IGCSE and A-Levels and High School Diploma.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 72’000 for Brillantmont International School. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 91’300.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Brillantmont International School has 150 students from 35 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:5.