Leysin American School
International School Altdorf
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 2,016 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Altdorf, Uri |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 450m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 13–19 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | 36 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 80 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 40 |
| Day Students | 40 | 40 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 4’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 79’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
LAS — Facilities
Sports
ISA — Facilities
Sports
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Leysin American School vs International School Altdorf: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and International School Altdorf (founded 2016) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Altdorf, Uri respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while ISA provides IB. IB scores average 32 and 36 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 55’000 for ISA. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 79’000.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while ISA has 80 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.