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Switzerland, Lugano
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Social and emotional learning is supported through a Responsive Classroom–inspired framework in TASIS Elementary School, emphasizing five virtues and a student-centered approach. The Counseling Department provides social-emotional support, including stress-management interventions, and the Learning Resource Center runs workshops in learning strategies and parent education. Pastoral care is provided through Residential Life by a dedicated Pastoral Care Coordinator.
Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides services to support students with diverse learning profiles, including a designated Learning Support Specialist, Learning Support Plans, extended time on assignments and tests, proctoring exams, and in-class support for Pre-K–Grade 5. The LRC also offers literacy and mathematics support and executive function strategies, and manages applications for accommodations on standardized exams. Enrollment in the LRC is available through the TASIS enrollment portal. The Elementary School Handbook notes TASIS does not have a comprehensive learning support program.
The school has a comprehensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) program throughout the curriculum.
Mental wellbeing is supported by stress-management interventions and school counseling services. The Elementary School emphasizes social-emotional learning through a Responsive Classroom–based approach, and pastoral care is provided through Residential Life with a dedicated Pastoral Care Coordinator.
The school has a formal Student Protection policy with a comprehensive approach, including staff screening and background checks, education and training for staff, students, and parents, and self-audits of safeguarding procedures. Safeguarding contacts include Tanya Jovanovic, Student Safeguarding Officer, and Paola Sguazza, Director of Operations.
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.
