TASIS
TASIS is the oldest American college-preparatory boarding school in Europe which, founded in 1956. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and colleges (NEADC) and the European Council of International Schools (ECIS).
TASIS enrolls approximately 700 pupils from around the world, including 210 middle and high school boarding students, between the ages 12-19 residing on campus, with a student body representing more than 65 nationalities from all over the world.
High school students can choose from a selection of Advanced Placement courses or pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma , providing access to colleges and universities around the world.
Extensive and comprehensive arts program is very valuable for students who are keen on drama, music and performing arts.
School programs gives students the opportunity to broaden horizons, not only out of its class, but also outside of Switzerland and even to expand outside Europe.
The establishment of the modern educational center as well as the new dormitory established in 2017, similar to the academic residence (single room with separate service and bathroom).
Sports facilities of this school is one of the best sports facilities in the UK, including football and rugby fields, track and field athletics, Olympic venues, tennis courts, golf courses. The school's sports center also has a 25- meter swimming pool and a gymnasium.
With students from 60 different nationalities, this school provides students with an international environment.
| General Information | |
| Year Founded | 1956 |
| Type of the School | Co-Ed |
| Location of the School | Montagnola, Ticino, Switzerland |
| School Area | - |
| Programs of study | |
| Academic Programs | American High School diploma, IB Diploma, Advance Placement |
| Extra Curricular | Competitive and team sports, musical theater, music ensemble, choir, travel, excursions, etc. |
| Tuitions/Fees | |
| Boarding Tuitions (Per Academic Year) | 83,900 CHF (2018-2019) |
| Boarding Tuitions Fees include | The above fees cover all costs necessary for school attendance, including laundry, linen, basic health and accident insurance for boarding students, Swiss VAT, textbooks, laboratory fees, yearbook, and activities of general attendance, to the exclusion of any additional cost for specific individual activities, which are not of general attendance. As integral parts of the TASIS experience, Academic Travel is also covered in these all-inclusive yearly fees. |
| Boarding Tuitions Fees does not include | Enrollment deposit, application fee, campus enhancement fee, travel fees, personal allowance, student visa fee, medical fees up to the annual deductible, uniforms. |
| Teaching Environment | |
| Total number of students (Day & Boarding) | 715 (410 at Lower School, 750 at Upper School) |
| Total number of Boarding Students | 270 |
| How many different nationalities | More than 60 |
| Teacher-Student Ratio | 1:6 |
| Languages | |
| Language courses offered | English as an additional language, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian (for native speakers) |
| Main Language of instruction | English |
| Students | |
| Age of entry to school | 4 for day students |
| Age of entry to Boarding houses | 12 (7th grade) |
| Grades offered by school | Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade (and Post Graduate year) |
| Boarding | |
| Full Boarding | Yes |
| Day students | Yes |
| English language Requirements | |
| Minimum Score in IELTS/TOEFL | - |
| If the student doesn’t have IELTS/ TOEFL | Internail English language assessment |
| English Language Preparatory Courses | Summer courses |
| Accommodations & Foods | |
| Type of Rooms available | Single / Double / Triple / Quad |
| Foods Extra Options | Most dietary restriction accommodated. Ingredients clearly labeled. |
| Achievements & Accreditations | |
| Accredited and Member of | - |
| Honors and Prizes | - |
| Sport Championships | - |
