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TASIS - The American School in Switzerland

TASIS - The American School in Switzerland

TASIS - The American School in Switzerland

Average IB score in 2025

Average IB score in 2025

34.2

34.2

Switzerland

Switzerland

Switzerland

TASIS The American School in Switzerland, Via Collina d'Oro 15, 6926 Montagnola, Switzerland

TASIS The American School in Switzerland, Via Collina d'Oro 15, 6926 Montagnola, Switzerland

Average IB score in 2025

34.2

School profile

The American School in Switzerland (TASIS), located in Montagnola, Switzerland, is renowned as the first American boarding school in Europe, founded in 1956 by M. Crist Fleming. TASIS distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on international education, offering students exposure to diverse cultures and languages. The school is noted for its historical campus and the integration of travel into its programs, allowing students to experience European culture firsthand. TASIS's legacy includes a commitment to fostering respect for global cultures and a dedication to academic excellence, recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education in 1983 for its significant contributions to international education.

School profile

The American School in Switzerland (TASIS), located in Montagnola, Switzerland, is renowned as the first American boarding school in Europe, founded in 1956 by M. Crist Fleming. TASIS distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on international education, offering students exposure to diverse cultures and languages. The school is noted for its historical campus and the integration of travel into its programs, allowing students to experience European culture firsthand. TASIS's legacy includes a commitment to fostering respect for global cultures and a dedication to academic excellence, recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education in 1983 for its significant contributions to international education.

Head of school:

Head of school:

Mark Abisi

Mark Abisi

Type:

Type:

private

private

Boarding

Boarding

Boarding

Boarding Available

Boarding Available

IB Fees

IB Fees

TUITION FEES

YEAR 1-2: 55,000 CHF - Day Students - per year - 2026/2027

YEAR 1-2: 55,000 CHF - Day Students - per year - 2026/2027

YEAR 1-2: 55,000 CHF - Day Students - per year - 2026/2027

APPLICATION FEE

1,250 CHF (one-time)

ENROLLEMENT FEE

3,000 CHF (one-time)

3,000 CHF (one-time)

3,000 CHF (one-time)

IB Subjects Covered

Art History

Biology

Bus Man

Chemistry

Chinese A Lit

Economics

English A Lal

English A Lit

English B

Env. and Soc.

French Ab.

French B

German A Lit

German Ab.

German B

History

Italian A Lal

Italian A Lit

Italian Ab.

Italian B

Math Analysis

Math Apps

Physics

Polish A Lit

Portugu A Lit

Russian A Lit

Spanish Ab.

Spanish B

Theory Knowl.

Visual Arts

Admissions

Admissions

Admissions

Application opens

year-round

year-round

year-round

Recruitment process

Recruitment process

Recruitment process

- Apply using the TASIS Enrollment portal.

- Complete the TASIS online IB application form.

- Show good previous academic performance with a minimum US GPA of 2.5 or equivalent.

- Demonstrate an above average effort record with a minimum effort average of 3.5 on the TASIS scale of 1-5 or equivalent.

- Meet the appropriate math standard for the chosen IB math course, which may require math testing for new students.

- Meet the appropriate English standard for the chosen IB English course, such as satisfactory completion of the TASIS English Grammar, Composition & Literature 1 course or a CEFR B2 standard on a recognized English test like the CEPT, TOEFL, or IELTS.

- Receive approval from the Academic Dean, the IB Coordinator, and other faculty members where appropriate.

- Agree to abide by the IB General Regulations and agree to pay the IB registration and exam fees.

- Non-native speakers of English must complete an English proficiency test as part of their general application.

- Confirmation of final placement in IB Diploma Program subjects will take place after testing in classes at the beginning of the two-year program at TASIS.

Address

Address

Address

Subjects

IB Subjects Covered

Math Analysis

Bus Man

Biology

Spanish Ab.

Visual Arts

Math Apps

English A Lal

Economics

Physics

French Ab.

Spanish B

French B

English B

Env. and Soc.

Chemistry

English A Lit

History

Italian B

German B

Theory Knowl.

Italian Ab.

German Ab.

Italian A Lit

Russian A Lit

Chinese A Lit

German A Lit

Polish A Lit

Portugu A Lit

Italian A Lal

Art History

Art History

Biology

Bus Man

Chemistry

Chinese A Lit

Economics

English A Lal

English A Lit

English B

Env. and Soc.

French Ab.

French B

German A Lit

German Ab.

German B

History

Italian A Lal

Italian A Lit

Italian Ab.

Italian B

Math Analysis

Math Apps

Physics

Polish A Lit

Portugu A Lit

Russian A Lit

Spanish Ab.

Spanish B

Theory Knowl.

Visual Arts

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© 2026 Think Smart Tutoring. Not affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization. Information is provided for reference only.

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