Program Overview

Introduction to Leysin American School

Leysin American School is a Swiss boarding school that offers a range of programs, including the US High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate, and ESL programs. The school provides a stable, caring, and supportive family-like environment, with a focus on developing innovative, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world.

Academic Programs

• The school offers a variety of academic programs, including:
  • US High School Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate
  • ESL programs
• Students can participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, drama, and music.
• The school provides university counseling, with students attending top universities in the US and around the world.

Experiential Programs

• The school offers a range of experiential programs, including:
  • Ski and Snowboard program
  • Environmental programs
  • Outdoor programs
  • Travel and cultural experiences
• These programs allow students to learn new skills, experience different cultures, and develop a sense of responsibility and compassion.

Ski and Snowboard Program

• The school's ski program runs throughout the winter semester, with students able to ski or snowboard after lunch every Tuesday and Thursday.
• The program includes regular trips to world-class resorts such as Zermatt, Verbier, and Saas-Fee.
• Students can participate in competitive ski racing or freestyle programs, with the LAS ski team having produced world-class skiers.

LAS Visiting Scholars

• The LAS Visiting Scholars program brings real-world expertise into the heart of the student experience.
• The program allows students to learn from experienced professionals and develop new skills and knowledge.

Leadership

• The school takes pride in broadening students' horizons and helping them to become young leaders who are globally conscious and empathetic.
• The leadership program focuses on developing students' skills and knowledge, with a emphasis on teamwork, perseverance, and hard work.

International Baccalaureate

• The school offers the International Baccalaureate diploma program, which provides students with a deep and concentrated learning experience.
• The program focuses on developing students' critical thinking, research, and communication skills.

Environmental Programs

• The school offers a range of environmental programs, including:
  • Environmental studies
  • Outdoor education
  • Conservation efforts
• These programs allow students to develop a sense of responsibility and compassion for the environment, and to learn about sustainable practices and conservation efforts.

Entrepreneurship

• The school supports the next generation of problem solvers through opportunities that address global challenges through entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and innovation.
• The entrepreneurship program focuses on developing students' skills and knowledge, with a emphasis on teamwork, perseverance, and hard work.

LASER

• The LAS Educational Research (LASER) program supports innovative teaching and learning focused on student agency and action research as professional development.
• The program allows teachers to develop new skills and knowledge, and to share best practices with colleagues.

Experiential Programs

• The school offers a range of experiential programs, including:
  • Outdoor programs
  • Travel and cultural experiences
  • Service learning projects
• These programs allow students to learn new skills, experience different cultures, and develop a sense of responsibility and compassion.

Outdoor Program

• The school's outdoor program takes advantage of the Swiss Alps as a playground, with a range of activities such as hiking, skiing, and snowboarding.
• The program focuses on developing students' skills and knowledge, with a emphasis on teamwork, perseverance, and hard work.

Travel

• The school emphasizes the importance of experiential learning, with multiple opportunities throughout the year for students to travel, explore, and learn about the world around them.
• The travel program focuses on developing students' cultural awareness, language skills, and sense of responsibility and compassion.