Leysin American School
International School of Schaffhausen
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 2,003 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | CIS, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 30 |
| Day Students | 40 | 270 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 4’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 72’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
LAS — Facilities
Sports
ISSH — Facilities
Sports
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Leysin American School vs International School of Schaffhausen: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while ISSH provides IB. IB scores average 32 and 34 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 50’000 for ISSH. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 72’500.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:7.