Leysin American School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,972 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Leysin, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 1,263m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 5–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | Leysin campus |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 0 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 0 |
| Day Students | 40 | 0 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 75 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 1’850 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 4’250 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | N/A |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | N/A |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 0 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 4’250 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs Village Camps: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and Village Camps (founded 1972) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Leysin, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Village Camps provides .
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 1’850 for Village Camps. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 4’250.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while Village Camps has 0 students from 75 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.