T O P A L P I N A

TASIS - The american school in switzerland

Name: Topalpina
Address: Geneva, Switzerland

The essence of TASIS – The American School in Switzerland: Founded by M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS is a day and boarding school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and service. Perched on a hillside in sunny southern Switzerland with commanding views of snow-capped mountains, palm trees, and Lake Lugano, TASIS inspires motivated and intellectually curious students from more than 60 nations each year.

Key facts

Founded in: 1956
Students: 705 (190 elementary, 125 middle, 390 high school; 250 boarding from grades 6-12)
Age range: Boys and girls aged 3–19 (Pre-K to 12 & Postgraduate)
Accreditation: NEASC, ECIS, IBO
Nationalities: Average 60
Annual Boarding & Tuition Fees: As of CHF 85’000++

Academics

Languages: English
Diplomas: American High School Diploma and International Baccalaureate (IB)
Ratio Staff / Students: 1:6
Foreign languages: Italian, French, German, Spanish
Summer Programs: Students from 4½–18 (language courses, musical theatre, visual arts, elective offerings, travel, adventure, and more)

Summer camps

3-week and 4-week session each summer (ages 4½—18)
Intensive courses in languages (EAL, French, Italian), visual and performing arts, entrepreneurship, IB prep, and more
AC Milan soccer program and other advanced sports training
Adventure trips and cultural excursions to exciting destinations around Europe

Extra-curricular

Extensive community service opportunities
Academic travel throughout Europe
Theater, visual arts, music, dance
Wide range of competitive and recreational sports
Global Service Program
Ski week