Leysin American School
Collège Alpin Beau Soleil
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,910 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 1,300m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 11–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 5 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB, French Baccalaureate, IGCSE |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | 35 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | CIS, IB, NEASC |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 300 |
| Day Students | 40 | 0 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 55 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 110’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 130’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 20’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 16’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 146’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Collège Alpin Beau Soleil: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Collège Alpin Beau Soleil (founded 1910) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Beau Soleil provides IB and French Baccalaureate and IGCSE. IB scores average 32 and 35 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 110’000 for Beau Soleil. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 146’500.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Beau Soleil has 300 students from 55 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.