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Switzerland, Lausanne
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The school offers Academic Olympiad, Coding, and Open Laboratory to encourage scientific inquiry and problem solving. Model United Nations (MUN) and the National Honor Society provide opportunities for debate, leadership, and service. The International Award program supports leadership development and community service projects. LAS complements academics with after-school activities that challenge students academically and intellectually.
The arts program includes Theatre Production and the school play or musical, plus opportunities to learn instruments through Private Music Lessons and Rock School. Students can explore visual arts in Open Art Studio and participate in Dance and Yearbook projects. Makerspace and other creative clubs foster collaboration and creativity.
Travel at LAS offers cultural excursions across Switzerland and Europe. The Language Club supports English and French language development, and weekend and summer activities provide opportunities for language immersion and cultural exploration. LAS also organizes visits to cities such as Geneva, Lausanne, Bern, and Montreux as part of travel programs.
Students can join Student Council (STUCO) and participate in the National Honor Society, Dungeons and Dragons, No Bake Club, and Yearbook for social connection and collaboration. The after-school program provides a wide range of clubs and activities, including social events and team-building experiences. These offerings help students build friendships and leadership skills outside of class.
Community Service Club offers volunteering and service opportunities within the LAS community. S.A.F.E - Students Actively Fostering Equity focuses on equity and inclusion initiatives. These programs promote community involvement and social responsibility.
STUCO (Student Council) supports student leadership and governance. The Entrepreneur Club provides experiences in entrepreneurship and professional skill development. National Honor Society and Model United Nations offer additional leadership and diplomacy opportunities.
LAS provides a broad sports program, including badminton, basketball, football, volleyball, golf, swimming, and tennis. In winter, a ski term and Ski Team, Freestyle Team, and Freeride Team take advantage of Leysin's alpine environment, with over 60 kilometers of pistes. A wide range of fitness options—such as Yoga, Pilates, Strength & Conditioning, and Recreational Swimming—supports physical and mental well-being. The mountain setting enables hiking, mountain biking, and climbing as part of a healthy lifestyle.
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.
