# Leysin American School

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Commonly known as LAS, Leysin American School is a coeducational boarding school situated in the Swiss Alps that serves middle and high school students. It uniquely pairs a stunning alpine campus with flexible academic pathways, offering both Advanced Placement (AP) courses under the American system and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. This immersive residential environment provides young learners with a globally minded education rooted in outdoor exploration and a strong, family-style community.

## What teachers and parents say

### Positives

- **Scenic Alpine location** offering exceptional access to skiing, outdoor mountain activities, and travel in Europe.
- **Comprehensive boarding perks** for faculty, notably furnished accommodation, covered utilities, and provided campus meals.
- **Small class sizes** and ample resources that grant teachers significant autonomy and closer student-faculty rapport.

### Negatives

- **Demanding boarding duties** that extend teacher work hours into substantial evening and weekend residential supervision.
- **Lower base salaries and savings potential** relative to Swiss day schools, coupled with recurring criticisms of administrative management and turnover.

## Facts

- **Address:** Chemin de La Source 3; Leysin, CH-1854; Switzerland
- **Website:** [www\.las\.ch](http://www.las.ch)
- **Email:** admissions@las.ch
- **Phone:** Switzerland (+41) 24 493 4888
- **System:** IB, American
- **Curriculum:** AP, IB Diploma
- **Accreditations:** NEASC Accredited
- **Levels:** Middle school, Senior school
- **# of students:** 280
- **# of teaching staff:** 59
- **Fees:** $$$$
- **Genders:** Mixed
- **Boarding:** Boarding