TASIS The American School in Switzerland fees for 2026/27 are CHF 29,000 for Pre-Kindergarten, ages 3–4, day; CHF 44,200 for Grade 6, day; CHF 55,000 for Grades 9–12 / postgraduate, day a year.
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2026/27 · Annual tuition (day places)
Stage / provision
Annual tuition (day places)
Pre-Kindergarten, ages 3–4, day
CHF 29,000
Kindergarten–Grade 5, day
CHF 34,000
Grade 6, day
CHF 44,200
Grades 7–8, day
CHF 49,000
Grades 9–12 / postgraduate, day
CHF 55,000
Middle and High School, boarding
CHF 106,500
Published annual day and boarding fees
The official 2026/27 annual tuition amounts remain unchanged. Day tuition includes lunch, textbooks and general activities. Boarding also includes meals, laundry, linen, basic health insurance and academic travel. Application costs CHF 1,250 and is non-refundable. The CHF 3,000 enrolment deposit is held until the specified leaving or graduation date, less uncovered expenses, and is forfeited on non-entry, mid-year withdrawal or dismissal. New pupils from Grade 1 pay a one-time CHF 5,000 Campus Enhancement Fund contribution; Pre-K and Kindergarten pupils pay it on promotion to Grade 1. This contribution attracts additional VAT for Swiss-domiciled families, at a rate not stated. Grade 12 graduation costs CHF 350. Individual LRC support is separately listed at CHF 980 in Elementary, CHF 1,500 in Middle School or CHF 2,000 in High School; confirm its billing period.
The known first-year cost at TASIS The American School in Switzerland for a Grade 12 ; family not Swiss-domiciled at enrolment day pupil is CHF 64,600 in 2026/27: CHF 55,000 tuition, a CHF 5,000 campus enhancement fund, a CHF 1,250 application fee, a CHF 350 graduation fee and a CHF 3,000 enrolment deposit.
First-year cost 2026/27
CHF 64,600
Known costs for a Grade 12 ; family not Swiss-domiciled at enrolment day pupil
Tuition
CHF 55,000
Campus enhancement fund · one-off
CHF 5,000
Application fee · one-off
CHF 1,250
Graduation fee · one-off
CHF 350
Enrolment deposit · refundable
CHF 3,000
Not included: uniform, trips, exams, individual support, insurance (amounts or applicability not fully confirmed).
Programmes, languages and boarding agesThe school lists Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and postgraduate study.
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.
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.
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.
About TASIS The American School in SwitzerlandTASIS is in Montagnola near Lugano.
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.
School stages: 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.
Sources reviewed 15 September 2026
Support, school day & campus
English and learning supportTASIS describes English as an Additional Language provision across its curriculum.
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.
Application and budget detailsThe 2026/27 schedule lists a CHF 350 graduation charge for seniors in addition to tuition.
Application and budget details
The 2026/27 schedule lists a CHF 350 graduation charge for seniors in addition to tuition. The CHF 5,000 one-time campus contribution starts in Grade 1, so it should not automatically be charged to a preschool comparison. Pre-K tuition is CHF 29,000 and Kindergarten–Grade 5 CHF 34,000; the CHF 106,500 boarding price belongs to middle and high school. Confirm the treatment of the CHF 3,000 enrolment deposit in the written invoice.
How much did TASIS The American School in Switzerland fees increase for 2026/27?
Fees rose 0.9% from 2025/26 (median of 5 matching rows). Grades9–12/PG day: CHF 54,500 → CHF 55,000 (a year). Like-for-like tuition categories; separate extra costs are excluded.
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How much are TASIS The American School in Switzerland fees?
TASIS The American School in Switzerland fees for 2026/27 are CHF 29,000 for Pre-Kindergarten, ages 3–4, day; CHF 44,200 for Grade 6, day; CHF 55,000 for Grades 9–12 / postgraduate, day a year.
How much does the first year at TASIS The American School in Switzerland cost?
The known first-year cost at TASIS The American School in Switzerland for a Grade 12 ; family not Swiss-domiciled at enrolment day pupil is CHF 64,600 in 2026/27: CHF 55,000 tuition, a CHF 5,000 campus enhancement fund, a CHF 1,250 application fee, a CHF 350 graduation fee and a CHF 3,000 enrolment deposit. Uniform, trips, exams, individual support and insurance are not included.