Leysin American School
Swiss Boarding School Disentis
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 2,019 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Disentis, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 1,130m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | A-Levels, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, German |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 55 |
| Day Students | 40 | 5 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 20 |
| 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 5’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 83’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
LAS — Facilities
Sports
SBD — Facilities
Sports
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Leysin American School vs Swiss Boarding School Disentis: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Swiss Boarding School Disentis (founded 2019) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Disentis, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while SBD provides A-Levels and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 60’000 for SBD. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 83’000.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while SBD has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.