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TASIS, The American School in Switzerland: Lugano, Switzerland

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Introduction

TASIS is an American international boarding school in Switzerland offering programs for students age 12-19. TASIS offers Elementary, Middle, High School, and Post-graduate programs for students aged 4 – 18. It offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses as part of an American high school diploma, as well as courses leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, which prepares students for colleges and universities throughout the world. This top baording school accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges and the European Council of International Schools. The total enrolment of this prestiogious baording school  is 715 Students and 60 Nationalities, 66%of students in the high school are boarders. 

Number of students

Boarding School:

Girls: 

135

Boys: 

135

Total: 

270

Day School:

Girls: 

222

Boys: 

223

Total: 

445

Fees

7 days boarding: 

CHF 100,500 per annum

About the school

Mrs. M. Crist Fleming founded The American School in Switzerland as the first American boarding school in Europe. Her idea was to transplant the American independent school tradition into the culturally and historically rich garden of Europe. Since then, TASIS has flourished, providing leadership in international education and opening additional schools and summer programs in England, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, France, Spain, and Puerto Rico. Through their TASIS education, more than 25,000 young people from dozens of nations have learned respect for other people, races, and cultures; for past and current endeavors in the arts and sciences; and for themselves as moral and responsible individuals. 

25 Buildings 
8 Dormitories

European Council of International Schools (ECIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

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Academic life

Grade Levels: Pre-K through 12 & Postgraduate
Academics:
American and Italian Sections for grades 1-9
American Diploma
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate 
English as an Additional Language Program

 

Sport and culture

Competitive team sports:
Cross Country, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Downhill Skiing, Swimming, Golf,  Lacrosse, Tennis, Track and Field
Recreational sports:
Pilates, Fitness classes, Indoor soccer, Spinning, Yoga, Fall, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Horseback riding, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Self-defense, Zumba, Indoor climbing, Kickboxing, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Dance

 

TASIS uses a number of athletic facilities for its competitive sports teams. Although the location may differ for each sport and event
Palestra
The Palestra is the main gymnasium and is located in the center of campus. The building houses a full basketball court, locker rooms, a fitness center, and a café. It hosts the boys and girls volleyball teams in the fall and all basketball teams in the winter. 
Palestrina
The Palestrina is located in the lower level of the Şahenk Fine Arts center and offers a small court for basketball, volleyball, and badminton.
Grancia Field
The boys and girls Varsity and Junior Varsity soccer teams play at a soccer field located in Grancia.
Location, Via Garavegia 13, 6926 Collina d'Oro
A Club
Location for the Varsity Swiming team and recreational swimming throughout the year.
Location, Via Centro Sportivo 5, 6942 Savosa

 

Drama, Music, Visual Arts

Boarding School Summer Program – TASIS Summer Program (TSP), Ages 14-17, Switzerland             

Courses: English as an Additional Language (EAL), English Academic Writing, Intensive Italian, Intensive French, Musical Theater, Digital Photography, Architecture & Design (session 1), NEW! Lean Startup Masterclass (session 1), Fashion & Textile Design (session 2), IB Preparation Course (session 2), La Cucina Italiana – Italian Cooking (session 2), Milan Academy Scuola Calcio soccer, Olimpia Milano Basketball, Crossfit

Session 1:  Boarding: CHF CHF 9,500, Day: CHF 5,700

Session 2: Boarding: CHF 8,000, Day: CHF 4,800

Boarding School Summer Program – TASIS Middle School Program (MSP), Ages 11–13, Switzerland              

Courses: English as an Additional Language (EAL), EAL Academic Writing, English, French, Beginning Italian, Musical Theater, Digital Photography, Milan Academy Scuola Calcio soccer, Olimpia Milano Basketball, Tennis Academy, Golf Club

Session 1: Boarding: CHF 9,500, Day: CHF 5,700

Session 2: Boarding: CHF 8,000, Day: CHF 4,800

Boarding School Summer Program – Le Château des Enfants (CDE), Ages 7–10, Switzerland            

Courses: English as an Additional Language (EAL), Italian French, NEW! STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), Robotics, Science, Exploration Hour, Visual and Performing Arts, Sports and Swimming, Milan Academy Scuola Calcio soccer, Tennis Academy

Session 1: Boarding: CHF 9,500, Day: CHF 4,600

Session 2: Boarding: CHF 8,000 Day: CHF 4,200

The Minnows, Ages 4–6-year-olds, Day, 5 days per week program,

Session 1: Standard (15:00 Finish): CHF 3,700, Extended Day (17:30 Finish): CHF 4,600

Session 2:  Standard (15:00 Finish): CHF 3,300 CHF, Extended Day (17:30 Finish): CHF 4,200

Location Description

• 10 minutes from Lugano Airport & Train Station
• 1 hour north of Milan, Italy
• 3 hours south of Zurich, Switzerland

This prestigious international school Switzerland is located in Lugano.The city of Lugano is a medical, financial and trading center, situated in southern Switzerland, in the lake region and close to the Italian border. The school is situated on a nine-acre campus five minutes from the city and a short walk below the village of Montagnola, located on a hill overlooking Lake Lugano.

Via Collina d’Oro 6926 Montagnola 6926

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