Leysin American School
Gymnasium Kloster Disentis
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 614 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Disentis, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 1,130m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 12–19 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | Monastery grounds |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | German |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 150 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 80 |
| Day Students | 40 | 70 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 10 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 25’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 38’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 3’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 3’300 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 41’300 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Gymnasium Kloster Disentis: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Gymnasium Kloster Disentis (founded 614) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Disentis, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Klosterschule Disentis provides Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 25’000 for Klosterschule Disentis. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 41’300.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Klosterschule Disentis has 150 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:8.