Leysin American School
Stiftsschule Engelberg
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,120 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Engelberg, Obwalden |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 1,000m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 8 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | German |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 130 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 80 |
| Day Students | 40 | 50 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 10 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 67’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 67’000.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.