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Switzerland, Lugano
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Applications are accepted year-round. Create a profile and begin your application via the Admissions Application Portal. Admissions decisions are communicated promptly by the Admissions Committee; upon acceptance, enrollment information is provided. TASIS admits qualified students of any race, color, nationality, religion, and ethnic origin and does not discriminate on these bases in its admissions policies and practices. TASIS serves students aged 3–19, offering bilingual instruction for grades 1–9, English as an Additional Language (EAL) courses, the Advanced Placement (AP) program, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. All students work toward earning an American high school diploma, with many pursuing the IB Diploma. Visiting the campus or meeting with a TASIS representative during off-campus visits is encouraged. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of need and merit. TASIS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges and the European Council of International Schools.
Awards and Scholarships: The TASIS Foundation Inc. currently manages three funds that reward students for achievements in a given field: The Cathy Clark Memorial Scholarship, The Pritzlaff Leadership Award, The Lynch Global Service Program Extension Award, and Linda Buchanan Jacob Memorial Fund. The TASIS Foundation maintains an annual CHF 2,000,000 scholarship and financial aid budget. The school invites sponsorship of scholarships or programs and endowment of chairs, and offers opportunities to establish restricted funds to honor loved ones or support projects.
TASIS The American School in Switzerland is a private, co-educational American international day and boarding school for ages 3–18, located on the Collina d'Oro in Montagnola above Lugano. The school offers the American Diploma, Advanced Placement, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with English as the primary language of instruction and a comprehensive English as an Additional Language program. In Pre-K to Grade 8, students study in parallel English and Italian, and IB languages include English, Italian, German, and Russian, with support for other self-taught languages; bilingual instruction for Grades 1–9 aligns with Cantonal requirements. The campus blends 17th-century heritage with modern, eco-friendly buildings, including the Campo Science Center and multiple libraries; sustainability features include geothermal heating and hydroelectric power. Extracurriculars are extensive: Model UN, Robotics, Drama and Dance, along with Alpine trips and more than 20 sports. IB diploma candidates have posted 97%+ pass rates since 2016, about 50% earn bilingual diplomas, and TASIS supports service through the Opsahl Global Service Program.
