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TASIS The American School in SwitzerlandVia Collina d'Oro 15, 6926 Montagnola-Lugano, Switzerland+41 91 960 5151 |
admissions@tasis.ch |
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| School type |
Co-educational Day & Boarding |
| Head of School | Christopher Nikoloff |
| Co-ed Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Number of pupils | 745 |
| Day fees per annum | CHF53,000 per annum |
| Boarding fees per annum | CHF100,500 per annum |
| Curriculum | USA, IBDP, AP, SAT |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Associations | ECIS, CIS, NEASC, SGIS, IB, NAIS |
Founded by M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS The American School in Switzerland is an international day and boarding school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and service. TASIS now welcomes more than 750 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten (starting at age 3) through 12 while also offering a Postgraduate program. The student body represents 60 nationalities and speaks more than 30 different mother tongues.
High School students can choose from individual Advanced Placement courses or pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, helping them receive offers from more than 400 universities in 20 different nations over the past five years. The school offers an extensive Fine Arts program that includes courses in Drama, Music, and the Visual Arts, enabling aspiring artists of any ilk to find their creative voice and nurture their talent.
The campus includes more than 25 buildings dating from the 17th century Villa De Nobili to the state-of-the-art Campo Science Center, which opened in 2014. Perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake Lugano, the School's enviable location makes possible an impressive Academic Travel program. Travel experiences throughout the year bring students face-to-face with the rich cultural heritage of Europe and the spectacular natural beauty of the Alps and beyond.
The School's pioneering Global Service Program transforms lives by providing every High School student with a unique opportunity to connect across borders - whether geographic, economic, or social - through comprehensive experiences that build empathy and encourage personal responsibility. The Program awakens students to humanitarian needs; inspires them to build enduring, mutually beneficial relationships; and leads them toward a life of active service and committed service.
TASIS encourages physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. Varsity sports teams compete throughout Switzerland and Europe, and a variety of other fitness activities are offered to cater to all interests. Each year also brings many opportunities to ski and explore the breathtaking Alps.