Leysin American School
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,990 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Leysin, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 1,260m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 15–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | High School Diploma |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, Japanese |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | NEASC |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 70 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 70 |
| Day Students | 40 | 0 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 60’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 78’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 3’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 81’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (founded 1990) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Leysin, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while KLAS provides High School Diploma.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 60’000 for KLAS. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 81’500.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while KLAS has 70 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:5.