Program Overview

Introduction to Leysin American School

Leysin American School (LAS) 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 university counseling and preparation for top universities around the world.

Academic Programs

LAS offers a variety of academic programs, including:

• US High School Diploma
• International Baccalaureate
• ESL programs

Extracurricular Activities

The school provides a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, drama, and music. Students can participate in:

• Sports teams, such as basketball, volleyball, football, and rugby
• Recreational activities, including aerobics, badminton, and yoga
• Non-recreational activities, such as choir, community service, and theater production

Sports Programs

LAS offers a range of sports programs, including:

• Fall Term: Boys' Basketball, Girls' Basketball, Boys' Volleyball, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Football, Girls' Football, Rowing, Boys' Rugby, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country Running
• Winter Term: Ski and Snowboard, Freestyle Alpine Ski Racing, Swimming
• Spring Term: Track, Tennis, Beach Volleyball

After-School Activities

The school provides an after-school activities program, which offers opportunities for leadership experience, skill development, and community service. Activities take place Monday through Thursday, typically between 16:00 and 18:30. Students are required to select a minimum of two activities each term.

Activity Options

LAS offers a broad range of extracurricular activities each term, including:

• Recreational Activities:
  • Aerobics
  • American Flag Football
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Bouldering
  • Climbing Wall/ Outdoor Climbing
  • Dance
  • Fitness
  • Floor Hockey
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kickboxing/Martial Arts
  • Mountaineering
  • Outdoor Running
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
• Non-recreational Activities:
  • Choir
  • Community Service
  • Event Planners
  • Environmental Club
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Jazz Band
  • Maker Space (Computer Coding)
  • Model United Nations (MUN)
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Student Council (StuCo)
  • Theater/Musical Production
  • Village Tutoring

University Counseling

LAS provides university counseling, with a focus on preparing students for top universities around the world. The school's university counseling program is designed to support students in their academic and personal development, and to help them achieve their goals.