Leysin American School

Leysin American School (LAS) is a prestigious American-style international boarding school founded in 1961, dramatically located at 1,400 metres above sea level in the Vaud Alps. Educating students aged 13 to 18 from over 60 countries, LAS offers the IB Diploma alongside an American college preparatory curriculum and AP courses. Accredited by Middle States Association and CIS, LAS is renowned for its extraordinary Alpine setting, outdoor education programme, and close-knit international boarding community. Students ski directly to the slopes in winter, and hike, climb, and mountain bike in the Alps year-round. LAS graduates consistently gain admission to top US, UK, and European universities. The school's breathtaking panoramic views over the Rhône valley provide an incomparable setting for personal growth and academic achievement.