750

60

Swiss, Italian, American, Brazilian, Turkish

2:1

Yes

English as an Additional Language Program

Italian, German, French, Spanish

18

13

Yes

Laptops, tablets, smartphones, the internet, and other technologies have become staples of modern life. At TASIS, we believe that these tools have the power to support knowledge acquisition, enable creative expression, and foster lifelong learning. We also recognize the need to teach students to be responsible, informationally literate digital citizens.

All divisions enjoy wireless Internet access across the campus, protected by a robust filtering system. Each classroom is equipped with a document camera, Apple TV, and projector with audio system. Student assignments, School calendars, and family directories can be accessed through our student information system, Veracross. Students in grades 3-PG, along with all faculty and staff, utilize the Google Apps for Education suite to communicate and collaborate.

TASIS has offered students both remote instruction and hybrid instructions, as needed, since March 2020.

IB Diploma
Advanced Placement

The average IB score hovers around 34, and TASIS students typically score a 4 or higher on around 50 percent of their AP exams.

Yes

This depends on the student's age, as TASIS is a Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 school.

100 percent

Yes, TASIS has a Learning Resource Center.

The Learning Resource Center provides services designed to support and enhance the educational experience of students, parents, and faculty in our learning community. The LRC offers a variety of programs and services, some of which can be accessed by all members of the community and others that are available only to students who are enrolled in the LRC.

Honors-level courses on top of an already rigorous curriculum

TASIS employs two full-time school counselors.

Yes

All applications are thoroughly reviewed by our Admissions Team and academic leaders.

Sometimes

Rolling admissions

Yes

8:00

16:00

There are a lot of after-school programs.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sports, music, theater, dance, visual arts, journalism

There is a robust Physical Education program in all three TASIS divisions.

Yes

The Palestra is the main gymnasium and is located in the center of campus. The building houses a full basketball court, locker rooms, a fitness center, and a café. It hosts the boys and girls volleyball teams in the fall and all basketball teams in the winter.

The Palestrina is located in the lower level of the Şahenk Fine Arts center and offers a small court for basketball, volleyball, and badminton. It is often used for Physical Education classes and after-school sports.

There are also two basketball courts and an all-purpose field outdoors.

Grade 6–12

We have nine dormitories on campus.

Founded by M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS The American School in Switzerland is a day and boarding international school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and service.

The oldest American boarding school in Europe, TASIS now welcomes approximately 700 students from 60 nations in grades Pre-Kindergarten (beginning at age three) through Postgraduate each year. Around 250 students between ages 12–19 reside on campus.

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 more than 20 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.

Accredited by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), TASIS is proud to employ gifted, passionate educators who encourage intellectual curiosity. Nearly 80 percent of the High School faculty hold advanced degrees.

The campus includes more than 25 buildings dating from the 17th-century Villa De Nobili to the state-of-the-art Campo Science Center. 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 that brings 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 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. Students leave TASIS with a heightened appreciation for the outdoors and an understanding of what it takes to succeed in challenging environments.

Each summer, hundreds of students aged 4½–18 journey to Lugano for the TASIS Summer Programs, which feature intensive academic courses, an unparalleled performing arts program, thrilling outdoor adventures, advanced sports training, and exciting cultural excursions around Europe.

TASIS offers a rich and varied curriculum that encourages students to find their own voice no matter what the discipline.