Leysin American School
Préfleuri International Alpine School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,948 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 1,200m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 3–13 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IGCSE, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | CIS, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 80 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 70 |
| Day Students | 40 | 10 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 72’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 2’700 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 74’700 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Préfleuri International Alpine School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Préfleuri International Alpine School (founded 1948) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Préfleuri provides IGCSE and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 55’000 for Préfleuri. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 74’700.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Préfleuri has 80 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.