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TASIS pioneered the concept of academic travel. Since 1956, our students have been exploring Europe, once via a fleet of VW vans and nowadays via planes, trains, and buses. Course content comes alive as students become confident, curious travelers. Read More.
The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) is a family of international schools that welcomes young people from all nationalities to an educational community that fosters a passion for excellence along with mutual respect and understanding.
TASIS or TASIS Switzerland, formally known as The American School In Switzerland, is a private American international boarding and day school in Switzerland. TASIS is the oldest American college-preparatory boarding school in Europe and consistently ranks as one of Europe's best boarding schools.
The American School in Switzerland is the oldest American boarding school in Europe. Our beautiful campus–perched on a hillside in southern Switzerland–welcomes over 700 day and boarding students from 60 different countries in grades Pre-Kindergarten to Postgraduate.
TASIS is located in the village of Montagnola on the Collina d'Oro, or Hill of Gold, just above Lugano. This lush, beautiful region is a lively area with many things to experience.
A TASIS education is rich in challenge and opportunity, with the student experience defined by challenges in the classroom, in the art studios, and on the sports fields and by opportunities for travel, leadership, and lifelong friendships.
TASIS offers programs for qualified students aged 3–19, including bilingual instruction for students in grades 1–9, English as an Additional Language (EAL) courses, the Advanced Placement (AP) program, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
