TASIS The American School in Switzerland
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,956 | 1,966 |
| Location | Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino | Blonay, Vaud |
| Altitude | 500m | 650m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–19 | 6–18 |
| Campus Size | 9 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | French |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, ECIS, College Board | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 730 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 280 | 50 |
| Day Students | 450 | 10 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 98’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’300 | CHF 6’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 108’300 | CHF 74’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both TASIS The American School in Switzerland (founded 1956) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: TASIS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 65’000 for TASIS and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 108’300 and CHF 74’000.
Community: TASIS has 730 students from 60 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.