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Switzerland, Lausanne
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KLAS was founded in 1990. It is owned by the Kumon Gakuen Educational Foundation. It is accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), enabling its graduates to be eligible for acceptance into Japanese and non-Japanese universities. It is recognized by educational authorities in Vaud canton.
KLAS operates as a boarding school with a dedicated dorm parent in each of the boys' and girls' dorms. The typical day balances classwork with recreational and sports activities and independent study, with two supervised after-school activities required each week. Afternoon activities include interscholastic and non-competitive sports, as well as private music and language lessons, choir, concert band, Model United Nations, and college guidance. The community is enriched by an Exchange Program with Winnipeg, September trips for outdoor adventures, cultural trips to European cities, a Model United Nations team since 1998, and a musical production performed for the Leysin community since 1995.
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.
