Leysin American School
Hochalpines Institut Ftan
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,793 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Ftan, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 1,648m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 5 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | German, English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 80 |
| Day Students | 40 | 20 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 70’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 88’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 5’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 93’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
LAS — Facilities
Sports
HIF — Facilities
Sports
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Leysin American School vs Hochalpines Institut Ftan: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Ftan, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while HIF provides IB and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 70’000 for HIF. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 93’500.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while HIF has 100 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:5.