TASIS The American School in Switzerland

At a glance

Via Collina d’Oro 15 · 6926

School-reported facts; source links are provided below.

About TASIS The American School in Switzerland

TASIS is in Montagnola near Lugano. It offers day education from early childhood, plus boarding from Grade 6 through postgraduate study. Academic routes include the American diploma, AP and IB. Language arrangements differ by school stage and the Italian-section requirements.

This profile focuses on Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and postgraduate. The sections below explain the published entry process and costs. A curriculum label describes the school’s route; ask which subjects and support are available for the intended entry year.

SchoolMatch Europe editorial · AI-assisted overview · Sources reviewed 2026-09-13

Tuition & additional costs

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Published fees are shown below in CHF. They are not converted to euros.

2026/27 fees in CHF. Day and boarding figures cover different services. No conversion to EUR is made.

Programmes, languages and boarding ages

The school lists Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and postgraduate study. It offers the American Diploma, AP and IB. English and Italian bilingual instruction is described for Grades 1–9, while English is the main teaching language in Grades 10–12. Boarding is listed from Grade 6, not from the youngest day-school years.

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Documents for an application

Middle and High School applicants need three years of certified school records, pupil and parent passports, a photo and teacher references, including mathematics and English. Non-native English speakers need an English-proficiency test. Elementary applicants use two years of records and age-appropriate references. Residence, immunisation and learning-support documents are requested where applicable.

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English and learning support

TASIS describes English as an Additional Language provision across its curriculum. Discuss the language section and support timetable for the intended grade. Families should provide learning-support reports during admission so the school can assess whether its services match the pupil’s needs.

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Day and boarding fees in CHF

The 2026/27 schedule lists CHF 106,500 for Middle and High School boarding. Day tuition varies by stage. Application costs CHF 1,250, and a one-time campus charge of CHF 5,000 applies from Grade 1. A CHF 3,000 enrolment deposit and a senior graduation fee are also listed. Ask how deposits and extras appear in the final bill.

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Montagnola address and application contact

The school is at Via Collina d’Oro 15, 6926 Montagnola. The telephone is +41 91 960 5151. Applications are considered throughout the year, and families can arrange a campus visit. Admission remains subject to the school’s review and available places.

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Sources & profile details

Compiled 2026-09-13. Details are extracted from published sources and may change. A source link does not mean the school has verified or endorsed this profile.

www.tasis.ch/about/tasis-at-a-glance ↗

www.tasis.ch/admissions/applying-to-tasis/application-materials ↗

www.tasis.ch/academics ↗

www.tasis.ch/admissions/tuition-and-fees ↗

www.tasis.ch/about/campus ↗

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