Leysin American School
Collège Champittet
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,903 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Pully, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB, Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | French, English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | CIS, IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 850 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 60 |
| Day Students | 40 | 790 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 50 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 25’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 6’700 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 81’700 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Collège Champittet: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Collège Champittet (founded 1903) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Pully, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Champittet provides IB and Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate. IB scores average 32 and 33 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 25’000 for Champittet. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 81’700.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Champittet has 850 students from 50 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:8.