TASIS -
The american school in switzerland
The essence of TASIS – The American School in Switzerland: Founded by M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS is a day and boarding school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and service. Perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake Lugano, TASIS inspires motivated and intellectually curious students from more than 60 nations each year.
key facts
- Founded in: 1956
- Students: 705 (190 elementary, 125 middle, 390 high school; 250 boarding from grades 6-12)
- Age range: Boys and girls aged 3–19 (Pre-K to 12 & Postgraduate)
- Accreditation: NEASC, ECIS, IBO
- Nationalities: Average 60
- Annual Boarding & Tuition Fees: As of CHF 85’000++
academics
- Languages: English
- Diplomas: American High School Diploma and International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Ratio Staff / Students: 1:6
- Foreign languages: Italian, French, German, Spanish
- Summer Programs: Students from 4½–18 (language courses, musical theatre, visual arts, elective offerings, travel, adventure, and more)
Summers camps
- 3-week and 4-week session each summer (ages 4½—18)
- Intensive courses in languages (EAL, French, Italian), visual and performing arts, entrepreneurship, IB prep, and more
- AC Milan soccer program and other advanced sports training
- Adventure trips and cultural excursions to exciting destinations around Europe
Extra-curricular
- Extensive community service opportunities
- Academic travel throughout Europe
- Theater, visual arts, music, dance
- Wide range of competitive and recreational sports
- Global Service Program
- Ski week
English 
Chinese 
Portuguese 
Spanish 
Russian 
Italian 
French 
Arabic 
Hindi 
Uzbek 
