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What is Leysin American School?

Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) aims to provide students with all the essential skills they need to become well-rounded, team-oriented, effective leaders. Our Leadership Program gives students access to leadership roles in a variety of clubs and programs so that every member of the student body has an opportunity to take on a position of responsibility, regardless of their interests.

When is the ski school in Leysin?

Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from Januar y until March students are dismissed from class and invited to grab their skis or snowboards and head to the slopes. With over 100 kilometers of ski runs, a half- pipe and snow park, as well as many cross country ski trails, the slopes of Leysin cater to all skill levels. Lessons are provided by professionally trained Swiss Ski School instructors, and LAS provides an annual ski pass that allows unlimited access to the Leysin and regional slopes.

How many activities are required for LAS?

Students are required to select a minimum of two activities each term; students on sports teams fulfill these requirements by attending two weekly practices, but they have the option to take part in other activities as well. LAS offers a broad range of extracurriculars each term. Adventure. Adventure. As a boarding school that is ideally located in ...

What is a student council?

Student Council is a student-run organization that serves as a voice for the LAS student community. StuCo maintains a channel of communication between the student body and the school's administration, inviting student feedback on various school-related topics and communicating with the administration on behalf of their peers. StuCo invites students to be bold, practice effective teamwork dynamics, and actively work to shape community life and make their time at LAS unforgettable.

What are the libraries at LAS?

The LAS campus has two well-equipped libraries which serve as the primary spots for students and faculty to consult with qualified librarians, conduct research, listen to guest lectures, meet, work, and study . The Savoy Library serves students in grades 7 to 10 and has a spacious conference room, a lecture area, group study tables, and a children’s corner. The Belle Époque Library, opened in 2012, supports students in grades 11 and 12 and offers a reading room, a group study area, and comfortable furniture. Together the two libraries offer a combined total of 18,000 items including books, magazines, journals, newspapers, ebooks, DSLR cameras, HD video cameras, and more, so that students can feel well-supported in their academic, creative, or curiosity-driven endeavors.

What grades are in Savoy Library?

The Savoy Library serves students in grades 7 to 10 and has a spacious conference room, a lecture area, group study tables, and a children’s corner. The Belle Époque Library, opened in 2012, supports students in grades 11 and 12 and offers a reading room, a group study area, and comfortable furniture.

Is Leysin American School in Switzerland?

The Leysin American School in Switzerland experience doesn’t have to come to an end when the summer begins! Since 1949, we have run a dynamic summer program and summer school in Switzerland. In 2018, we launched two dynamic summer programs: LAS Summer and LAS Edge. These new summer programs combine all the tried and true elements of camp our students have come to know and love with some exciting, innovative changes.

Activities

Classes (academics, languages, sports, or Summer Edge classes in innovation, responsibility, and creativity), afternoon activities and clubs including kayaking, whitewater rafting, high ropes courses, sailing, dance, team sports, horseback riding, arts and crafts, photography, music creation, health and wellbeing, cooking, and more!

Leysin American School Summer Camps

Leysin American School has been running summer programs since 1949 and our two new programs, LAS Summer and LAS Summer Edge, combine all the tried and true elements of camp our students have come to know and love with some exciting, innovative changes.

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