doris
Find Schools Events My shortlist My account Ask doris
Parent Guide Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
L

Leysin American School in Switzerland

Switzerland, Lausanne

Shortlist
View full profile
Share

Fee Table

All the fees for Leysin American School in Switzerland

Convert Currency

Annual Fees
Name Age Fee Track Conditions
Grade 7 12 158,500 CHF Secondary (First year; includes one-time fees: Application CHF 500; Security deposit CHF 10,000; Capital Improvement Fund CHF 10,000) and recurring annual costs: Tuition CHF 128,000; Personal Account CHF 10,000. Boarding included in tuition.
Grade 8 13 138,000 CHF Secondary Recurring annual costs: Tuition CHF 128,000; Personal Account CHF 10,000. Boarding included in tuition.
Grade 9 14 138,000 CHF Secondary Recurring annual costs: Tuition CHF 128,000; Personal Account CHF 10,000. Boarding included in tuition.
Grade 10 15 138,000 CHF Secondary Recurring annual costs: Tuition CHF 128,000; Personal Account CHF 10,000. Boarding included in tuition.
Grade 11 16 138,000 CHF Secondary Recurring annual costs: Tuition CHF 128,000; Personal Account CHF 10,000. Boarding included in tuition.
Grade 12 17 138,000 CHF Secondary Recurring annual costs: Tuition CHF 128,000; Personal Account CHF 10,000. Boarding included in tuition.

Application Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Application Fee 500 CHF Payable upon submission of the application

Enrollment Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Enrollment Fee 0 CHF Not separately listed beyond application; included in one-time fees if applicable

Additional Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Application fee 500 CHF Payable upon submission of the application; one-time
Security deposit 10,000 CHF Holds student's place; refundable within three months after end of time at the school; non-refundable if enrollment is cancelled
Capital Improvement Fund (new students) 10,000 CHF One-time for new students; due April 1 or within 10 days of acceptance

Fee Breakdown

Fees
Application fee
- CHF 500 payable upon submission of the application.

One-time fees required at acceptance
- Security deposit: CHF 10,000 due within 10 days of acceptance. The security deposit holds the student's place; it is refundable within three months after the end of the student's time at the school but is non‑refundable if enrollment is cancelled.
- Capital Improvement Fund (new students): CHF 10,000 due April 1 or within 10 days of acceptance. This is a one‑time fee paid by new students.

Tuition (annual fee)
- Annual tuition: CHF 128,000 per academic year. This yearly tuition covers all academic programs plus room and board. Due date: April 1 or within 10 days of acceptance (for students enrolling after April 1, fees are due within 10 days of acceptance).
- The annual tuition includes: all academic classes and regular instructional/laboratory fees; full seven‑day room and board (linens included; students provide their own towels); school‑sponsored events and excursions (local and cultural trips); recreational physical activities (extra charges may apply for some special activities); ski pass and group ski/snowboard lessons during the winter season (may incur additional charges); school health plan and LAS Health Center services; provision of a school laptop and a Swiss SIM card (equipment to be returned at year end).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual charges and due dates: Tuition CHF 128,000 due April 1 or within 10 days of acceptance; Personal Account recommended CHF 10,000 due August 1 or before student arrival (suggested amount). One‑time charges (application fee, security deposit, capital improvement fund) are due at the times noted above.
- Important deadline: April 1 is the tuition fee and enrollment deadline. In the event of enrollment cancellation, all fees except the application fee and the security deposit will be reimbursed if cancellation occurs before this date. For students enrolling after April 1, fees are due within 10 days of acceptance.

Boarding fees
- Boarding (full seven‑day room and board) is included in the annual tuition; there is no separate published boarding fee. Linens are provided; students supply towels. Extra charges can apply for certain optional activities or special services.

Personal account and other variable costs
- Personal Account recommended amount: CHF 10,000 per academic year (managed by the accounting team) to cover personal expenses. Due August 1 or before student arrival (suggested).
- Typical items charged to the Personal Account (examples and recommended or typical amounts):
- Weekly pocket money (disbursed via a Swiss Bankers prepaid Mastercard; CHF 50/year fee for the card).
- Supplies and campus store charges including uniforms, school, art, and IT supplies, printing and copying: recommended CHF 2,500 per year.
- Health plan contribution: CHF 300 per semester.
- Non‑LAS medical treatment (dentist, orthodontist, external counseling) and external laundry services (grades 7 & 8 only).
- Swiss airport transfer on non‑official arrival/departure days from approximately CHF 350.
- Individual lessons and support programs (private music, academic, sports lessons; learning support, tutoring), sports equipment rental/purchases and ski jacket/equipment (estimated CHF 1,000–5,000 per year), optional overnight and special day trips (around CHF 2,000 per year), and external exam fees (IB, SAT, ACT, IELTS). These items may be charged in addition to tuition.

Refund information
- Enrollment cancellation and refund deadline: If enrollment is cancelled before April 1, all fees except the application fee and the security deposit will be reimbursed. The security deposit is refundable within three months after the end of the student's time at the school, but it is non‑refundable if enrollment is cancelled.

Fee payment options
- Online payments: The school processes online payments for all fees via Flywire.
- Bank transfer: Families may arrange direct transfers from their bank using the school's bank details. Contact the accounting office for bank transfer instructions and account details.

Notes on fee structure
- The school publishes tuition as a single annual charge that covers instruction, residential accommodation, and many standard services. Separate, variable charges are handled through the Personal Account or billed as incurred for optional services.
View full profile
Independently researched by doris.
Not yet claimed by the school
The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CHF 128,000 - 158,500
Ages 12 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1961
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school

Leysin American School in Switzerland is a private, co-educational boarding school for students aged 12 to 18 with a United States affiliation. LAS offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside AP, an American Curriculum, and a Bespoke option. The IB comprises six subject groups—Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and The Arts—with a core of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. University advising begins in grade 9 to tailor an IB plan to university goals. The campus has six dormitories with live-in dorm parents, a 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio, and 95% of staff living on site. Sports facilities include the Magic Mountain Athletic Center and Upper and Lower Sporting Centers, plus winter skiing on Leysin's slopes with access to about 90 resorts via the Magic Pass. LAS provides extensive after-school programs and clubs across arts, sports, STEM, languages, and service.

Back to all schools

Search schools in Switzerland View all schools in Lausanne View all schools in Switzerland IB curriculum schools in Switzerland Open days & tours in Lausanne What is the IB curriculum? View all schools Search all schools
doris
linked-in-logo facebook-logo instagram-logo
About
Parent Guide
Transparency Charter
Privacy Notice Terms of Use Cookies Notice Cookie Preferences
© 2026 doris Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.