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Curriculum Japanese Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, French, Japanese
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
KLAS is a boarding high school in Leysin, Switzerland, aligned with the Japanese education system. Its three‑year program serves students aged 15 to 18 (grades 10–12) and leads to eligibility for Japanese and non‑Japanese universities. The curriculum combines the Japanese Curriculum with Advanced Placement, and in 11th and 12th grades students can choose the Main Bilingual Program or the Advanced English Program, supporting English, Japanese, and French development. The school is accredited by MEXT and recognized by Vaud cantonal authorities. Students live in dormitories for boys and girls, each overseen by a dorm parent; daily routines run 08:00–15:25 for classes, 16:00–17:45 for activities, 19:00–21:00 for study, with in‑room time 22:00–22:30. Each student participates in at least two supervised after‑school activities weekly. Leysin's ski resort enables ski/snowboard sessions. Offerings include a Musical Production since 1995, Model United Nations, music and language lessons, choir, concert band, exchange program, trips, and college guidance.
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland has 135 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Japanese.
Location
Route de Versmont 6 CP110, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland. Leysin lies on a sunny plateau at about 1200 meters above the Rhone Valley and Lake Geneva, and is accessible by rail and road; Geneva Airport is about 90 minutes from KLAS by road to Aigle and then by mountain road to Leysin. By train, it takes about two hours from the airport with a change at Aigle to the Leysin funicular to Leysin-Feydey.
Stages
Three-year high school (10th through 12th grades), approximately 45 students per grade.
Type
High school with dormitory life.
Country affiliation
Japan (affiliated with the Japanese education system; graduates eligible for Japanese universities).
Fees
Annual tuition at Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland ranges from CHF 48,000 to CHF 50,400 for 2026/27.
Annual tuition and total annual school fee - CHF 50,400 per year is the school's annual school fee for new entrants (amount charged in Swiss francs).
Breakdown of the annual school fee (full year) - Tuition (classes and faculty): CHF 20,000 per year. - School activity fee (European and Swiss cultural trips, day trips, clubs, faculty-family activities, student council events, ski/snowboard lessons): CHF 10,100 per year. - Boarding and meal costs (all meals every day, linen, cleaning, utilities): CHF 12,800 per year. - Facility fee (land, buildings and maintenance for school and dormitory): CHF 7,500 per year.
Tuition by year group / per-term amounts - The published annual school fee is CHF 50,400 per student; no separate published schedule by grade level is shown. The annual fee is collected in two installments; therefore each installment equals CHF 25,200 (half of CHF 50,400).
Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual school fees are payable in Swiss francs and are due in two installments each year. The deadlines are at the end of June and at the end of December (payment by the end of June and by the end of December). The Japanese-yen equivalent will vary with the exchange rate at time of payment.
Application and admissions payments - Overseas application (examination) fee: JPY 30,000 (payable by telegraphic/bank transfer to the designated account when submitting application materials; net-banking transfers are also accepted). - Enrollment (admission) deposit at time of acceptance: JPY 600,000, payable by bank transfer to the school's designated account. This enrollment deposit is not returned if the candidate later declines admission.
Boarding fees - Boarding and meal costs are included in the annual school fee as the line item “寮費・食費” of CHF 12,800 per year (this covers full daily meals, linen, cleaning and utilities). Boarding is therefore part of the CHF 50,400 annual charge.
Other costs and typical additional expenses - Medical insurance: approximately CHF 1,600 per year. - IELTS test fees (twice yearly estimate): approximately CHF 780. - Student residence permit application fee and student residence tax: approximately CHF 750. - Textbooks: from CHF 75–180 if ordering from Japan (varies by year/subjects), or about CHF 100–200 if ordered from outside Japan. - Sports centre annual fee / ski pass: about CHF 500 (age-dependent). - Winter temporary home-travel (round-trip Switzerland–Japan estimate): about CHF 1,500. - The school collects an upfront personal-spending deposit for managed student personal expenses: CHF 6,000 per year is collected and held/managed by the school. - Participation in optional or additional activities may incur separate charges. - No separate uniform fee is listed as a standalone item in the published fee breakdown.
Refund information - The enrollment (admission) deposit of JPY 600,000 is non-refundable if the candidate declines admission after payment. No separate refund schedule for tuition installments is specified in the published fee information.
Fee payment options and currency - All regular school charges are billed in Swiss francs (CHF). Payments for school fees are expected in Swiss francs; the Japanese-yen equivalent will change with exchange rates. - Application and admission-related fees are paid by bank transfer (telegraphic transfer) to the school's designated bank account; net-banking transfers are explicitly accepted for the application fee. For international payments, parents should use bank transfer / telegraphic transfer in the required currency as instructed by the school.
Academics
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland teaches Japanese Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 15 to 18.
Curriculum
KLAS provides a strong university preparatory education in a school community that fosters moral and intellectual growth, competence in academic and extracurricular areas, an appreciation of creativity and artistic expression, and an understanding of people of other traditions and cultures.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates are eligible for acceptance into Japanese and non-Japanese universities.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school emphasizes English communication; students come with the desire to perfect their English and to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds.
FAQs
What curriculum does Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland offer?
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland offers IB, French, AP curriculums. KLAS provides a strong university preparatory education in a school community that fosters moral and intellectual growth, competence in academic and extracurricular areas, an appreciation of creativity and artistic expression, and an understanding of people of other traditions and cultures.
What age range does Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland cater for?
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland accepts students from age 15 to 18. Three-year high school (10th through 12th grades), approximately 45 students per grade.
What are the fees at Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland?
Annual fees at Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland range from approximately 50,400 to 50,400. **Annual tuition and total annual school fee** - CHF 50,400 per year is the school's annual school fee for new entrants (amount charged in Swiss francs). **Breakdown of the annual school fee (full year)** - Tuition (classes and faculty): CHF 20,000 per year.
Where is Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland located?
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland is located in Switzerland. Route de Versmont 6 CP110, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland. Leysin lies on a sunny plateau at about 1200 meters above the Rhone Valley and Lake Geneva, and is accessible by rail and road; Geneva Airport is about 90 minutes from KLAS by road to Aigle and then by mountain road to Leysin.
Is Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland co-educational?
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland is a co-educational (boarding) school. High school with dormitory life.
Does Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland offer boarding?
The school provides boarding as a core component of its program. It operates separate boys' and girls' dormitories with a dedicated dorm parent for each. The dorm mother and dorm father supervise life in the dorms and provide further support and guidance to students; they do not teach.
Does Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support?
The school emphasizes English communication; students come with the desire to perfect their English and to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds.
What facilities does Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland have?
KLAS is a boarding high school with separate dormitories for boys and girls, each overseen by a dedicated dorm parent. The daily schedule runs from 08:00 to 15:25 for classes, 16:00 to 17:45 for activities, 19:00 to 21:00 for study hall, with in-room time at 22:00 and lights out at 22:30. All studen Sports facilities include: The school offers a broad range of sports through supervised afternoon activities, including badminton, basketball, running, skiing, soccer, snowboarding, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.
What extra-curricular activities are available at Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland?
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland offers a range of extra-curricular activities. KLAS offers substantial arts involvement, including a Musical Production that has been staged since 1995, with four months of rehearsals, an on-stage orchestra, and stage lighting and props.
What languages are taught at Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland?
KLAS provides a university preparatory education and English-language communication development; it is accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), enabling graduates to be eligible for acceptance into Japanese and non-Japanese universities.
Who is the head of Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland?
The head of school at Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland is Ken Nishizuka.
How many students attend Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland?
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland has approximately 135 students. The school serves students from age 15 to 18.
When was Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland founded?
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland was founded in 1990. KLAS was founded in 1990. It is owned by the Kumon Gakuen Educational Foundation.
Where do graduates of Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland go to university?
Graduates are eligible for acceptance into Japanese and non-Japanese universities.
What is the parent community like at Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland?
KLAS operates as a boarding school with a dedicated dorm parent in each of the boys' and girls' dorms.
