Leysin American School
Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,897 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Porrentruy, Jura |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 430m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 10–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 200 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 80 |
| Day Students | 40 | 120 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 15 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 55’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 3’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 78’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
LAS — Facilities
Sports
Saint-Charles — Facilities
Sports
Request Private Prospectus
Receive detailed information about Leysin American School directly from the admissions team.
Request Private Prospectus
Receive detailed information about Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée directly from the admissions team.
Leysin American School vs Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Saint-Charles Collège et Lycée (founded 1897) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Porrentruy, Jura respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Saint-Charles provides IB and French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 55’000 for Saint-Charles. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 78’500.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Saint-Charles has 200 students from 15 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:8.