Founded in 1960, Leysin American School (also referred to as LAS) is a co-educational independent boarding school focusing on university preparation for grades 7–12 (as well as optional PG and Grade 13). Approximately 340 students from sixty countries (with 12% of students being American) attend the school.
LAS is located in the alpine resort village of Leysin, Vaud, two hours east of Geneva. Students pursue either the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the LAS Diploma high school diploma. LAS also offers a pre-high school program for grade 7, an ESL program, and an extensive summer school.
Sports include football, basketball, volleyball, horseback riding, tennis, swimming and skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating in the winter. The faculty-to-student ratio at LAS is 1:8, and the average class size is 12. LAS employs 72 full-time faculty, of which almost all live on campus; 95% are native English speakers, and 70% hold advanced degrees.
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Leysin American School (LAS) is a private, co-educational boarding school located in Leysin, Switzerland.
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LAS was founded in 1964 and currently serves students in grades 7-12 and post-graduate.
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The school offers a college preparatory curriculum and has a strong emphasis on language acquisition, with all students required to study at least two languages.
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LAS has a diverse student body, with students coming from more than 40 countries around the world.
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The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and outdoor education.
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LAS has a state-of-the-art campus, with facilities including classrooms, science labs, a library, an auditorium, and a performing arts center.
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LAS is located in the Swiss Alps, offering students the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding.
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LAS has a strong alumni network, with graduates attending top universities around the world.
Website: www.las.ch
