TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Ecole d'Humanité
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,956 | 1,934 |
| Location | Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino | Hasliberg Goldern, Bern |
| Altitude | 500m | 1,100m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–19 | 13–19 |
| Campus Size | 9 hectares | 20 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | AP, High School Diploma |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, German |
| Average IB Score | 33 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, ECIS, College Board | NEASC |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 730 | 120 |
| Boarding Students | 280 | 100 |
| Day Students | 450 | 20 |
| Nationalities | 60 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 65’000 | CHF 60’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 98’000 | CHF 78’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’300 | CHF 3’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 108’300 | CHF 81’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
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TASIS The American School in Switzerland vs Ecole d'Humanité: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both TASIS The American School in Switzerland (founded 1956) and Ecole d'Humanité (founded 1934) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Montagnola-Lugano, Ticino and Hasliberg Goldern, Bern respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: TASIS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while Ecole d'Humanité provides AP and High School Diploma.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 65’000 for TASIS and CHF 60’000 for Ecole d'Humanité. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 108’300 and CHF 81’500.
Community: TASIS has 730 students from 60 countries, while Ecole d'Humanité has 120 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.