Leysin American School
Institut Monte Rosa
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,874 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 9–19 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 1 hectare |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | High School Diploma, AP |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | College Board |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 70 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 65 |
| Day Students | 40 | 5 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 70’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 88’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 5’800 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 93’800 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Institut Monte Rosa: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Institut Monte Rosa (founded 1874) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Institut Monte Rosa provides High School Diploma and AP.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 70’000 for Institut Monte Rosa. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 93’800.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Institut Monte Rosa has 70 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.