Leysin American School
St. George's International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,927 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB, IGCSE, A-Levels |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | CIS, IB, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 400 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 120 |
| Day Students | 40 | 280 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 60 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 30’000 |
| 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 11’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 89’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs St. George's International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and St. George's International School (founded 1927) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while St. George's provides IB and IGCSE and A-Levels. IB scores average 32 and 33 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 30’000 for St. George's. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 89’000.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while St. George's has 400 students from 60 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:7.