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TASIS The American School in Switzerland

Lugano, Switzerland
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4.8
Price From 125000 CHF p/a
Type of institution:
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Hybrid
Age range:7+
Type of training:
  • Boarding school
  • Language school
  • Private school
  • School
  • International college
Language of instruction:
  • french
  • italian
  • english
Year of foundation:1956

About the TASIS The American School in Switzerland

TASIS The American School in Switzerland was founded in 1956 and is one of the oldest American international schools in Europe. It is located in the picturesque town of Montignola, near Lugano, and offers students an exceptional education with an emphasis on multicultural interaction. The school provides a wide range of academic programs, including the American High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. TASIS is known for its focus on leadership development, creativity and global awareness. The educational institution actively integrates the arts and humanities into the educational process, offering students unique opportunities to participate in theatrical productions, musical concerts and art exhibitions. TASIS graduates enroll in the world's leading universities, including Oxford, Yale, Harvard and the Sorbonne. The school is also known for its summer programs, which include language, art, sports, and cultural excursions, making learning fun and comprehensive.

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Admission conditions in TASIS The American School in Switzerland

Requirements and admission process: Mandatory exams: English Proficiency tests (e.g. TOEFL), as well as internal testing in core subjects. Minimum age: 6 years The application process: Applications are accepted online through the official TASIS website. It is necessary to pay the registration fee and provide academic reports, test results and letters of recommendation. Educational qualifications: Successful academic history in previous educational institutions The minimum level of English for enrollment Required documents: Passport Academic reports for the last 2 years Letters of recommendation from teachers Personal essay Requirements for international students: Proof of English language proficiency Visa to study in Switzerland Financial conditions: Tuition is paid annually. Additional charges for accommodation, meals and extracurricular activities are possible. Application deadlines: Fall semester: until May Spring semester: until November Testing or interview: A mandatory interview with the school administration is conducted. Qualifications or experience: Special achievements in academic, sports or creative activities are an advantage. Notification of the results: The results of admission are reported within 2-4 weeks after the completion of the application.

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Minimum rating for admission to TASIS The American School in Switzerland

TOEFL: 80+ IELTS: 6.0 and higher GPA: 3.0 and above

Prospects after completing studies in TASIS The American School in Switzerland

TACIS graduates enroll in prestigious universities around the world, including Ivy League universities in the United States and leading educational institutions in Europe. Graduates have global leadership skills, which opens doors for them to international corporations, non-profit organizations and academia.

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Age
Period
American High School Diploma14+4 years
International Baccalaureate (IB)16+2 years
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses16+2 years
Summer Programs7+8 weeks

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Hope
2022-11-28

They sent a child here for a summer program. We got into the camp on the second attempt. We applied in February, but we were told that there were no more places! They put me on a waiting list, and in April the place appeared due to the fact that someone refused. The program was wonderful, a lot of sports and interesting activities. We visited many interesting places throughout Switzerland. The child especially liked the excursion to Zurich. We took a regular course in learning English, because we wanted a language camp, but in general there are many other options at school.

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Peter
2022-11-20

In 2019, my son enrolled here to study in the 10th grade. We moved to Lugano a year earlier, so the school was known to us and we planned to enter here. For all the time of study, we were not disappointed at school. A really good level of training and support for children. They are well prepared for admission to universities, and the curator helps with the selection of a program not only in Switzerland, but also in other countries. You can apply to any number of universities, and they will help with this. The son decided to enter American and Canadian universities.

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Sasha
2022-09-11

Hello, Do students have to live in the school? I’m thinking of sending my boy to your school but will only go for the day. Is the yearly cost different for those students who don’t live in the school? Thank you, Sasha

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Margarita
2022-06-21

I want to say a huge thank you to the school management for being able to accept us from the middle of the year to the 11th grade program. Before that, I had the experience of studying at another American school in Switzerland, and we didn't like it there at all. The program was weak and the teachers were not professionals. We turned to the SMPAS for help in urgently transferring the child to another school. Manager Ilya suggested considering TASIS. Since most of the documents were already ready, the enrollment process was fast. Special thanks to our manager for his help with filling out the forms, there will be quite a lot of them. The teachers at TASIS are excellent and very attentive to foreign children. The child really came to life after a bad experience in the first school and feels comfortable here.

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Hope
2022-11-28

They sent a child here for a summer program. We got into the camp on the second attempt. We applied in February, but we were told that there were no more places! They put me on a waiting list, and in April the place appeared due to the fact that someone refused. The program was wonderful, a lot of sports and interesting activities. We visited many interesting places throughout Switzerland. The child especially liked the excursion to Zurich. We took a regular course in learning English, because we wanted a language camp, but in general there are many other options at school.

Peter
2022-11-20

In 2019, my son enrolled here to study in the 10th grade. We moved to Lugano a year earlier, so the school was known to us and we planned to enter here. For all the time of study, we were not disappointed at school. A really good level of training and support for children. They are well prepared for admission to universities, and the curator helps with the selection of a program not only in Switzerland, but also in other countries. You can apply to any number of universities, and they will help with this. The son decided to enter American and Canadian universities.

Sasha
2022-09-11

Hello, Do students have to live in the school? I’m thinking of sending my boy to your school but will only go for the day. Is the yearly cost different for those students who don’t live in the school? Thank you, Sasha

Margarita
2022-06-21

I want to say a huge thank you to the school management for being able to accept us from the middle of the year to the 11th grade program. Before that, I had the experience of studying at another American school in Switzerland, and we didn't like it there at all. The program was weak and the teachers were not professionals. We turned to the SMPAS for help in urgently transferring the child to another school. Manager Ilya suggested considering TASIS. Since most of the documents were already ready, the enrollment process was fast. Special thanks to our manager for his help with filling out the forms, there will be quite a lot of them. The teachers at TASIS are excellent and very attentive to foreign children. The child really came to life after a bad experience in the first school and feels comfortable here.

Victor
2022-06-10

Very good school. Great location on a hill, from anywhere on campus the view is simply stunning! In addition to the American program, there is also IB, and you can finally choose the option of the training program immediately before moving to the 11th grade, it is not necessary to do this in high school. A very beautiful shape that children like.

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