TASIS The American School in Switzerland
International School in Lugano - Ticino
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and AP.
- Tuition: $34,546–$67,240/yr published in CHF, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 13 (max 18) Lugano - Ticino international school · 750 students total.
- 63 nationalities top: Swiss, Italian, American.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:00.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC plus 1 more.
750
63 (Swiss, Italian, American, Brazilian, Turkish)
13 avg / 18 max
Available
IBO, CIS, NEASC, ECIS
IB Diploma and AP
About TASIS The American School in Switzerland
Founded by M. Crist Fleming in 1956, TASIS The American School in Switzerland is a day and boarding international school committed to creating global citizens through education, travel, and service.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $34,546–$67,240 |
| Annual tuition (CHF) | CHF 28000-CHF 54500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $52,843(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $54,343 |
| Cost position in Lugano - Ticino | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and AP
IB Diploma Advanced Placement
The average IB score hovers around 34, and TASIS students typically score a 4 or higher on more than 50 percent of their AP exams.
Italian, German, French, Spanish
The Learning Resource Center provides services designed to support and enhance the educational experience of students, parents, and faculty in our learning community. The LRC offers a variety of programs and services, some of which can be accessed by all members of the community and others that are available only to students who are enrolled in the LRC.
Yes, TASIS has a Learning Resource Center.
English as an Additional Language Program
8:00 – 16:00
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Lugano - Ticino
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Swiss, Italian, American, Brazilian, Turkish
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