TASIS Switzerland
“The American School in Switzerland”
TASIS Switzerland
“The American School in Switzerland”
700+
Students
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
60+
Nationalities
1956
Year Founded
About the School
TASIS Switzerland is an American-founded boarding and day school in Lugano known for its strong liberal arts approach and culturally immersive international environment. The school offers American curriculum pathways alongside Advanced Placement courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, with particular emphasis on languages, the arts, and experiential learning. Its location in the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland shapes much of the student experience, with frequent educational travel, cultural programmes, and outdoor activities integrated into school life. Families are often attracted to TASIS for its vibrant campus atmosphere, creative focus, and well-established preparation for universities in the United States, the UK, and internationally.
Located in the beautiful Montagnola, Lugano, TASIS Switzerland has been providing exceptional education since 1956. With a student body of 700+ students from around the world, the school offers a truly international learning environment with instruction in English & Italian.
Academic Programs
IB Diploma
Flagship34.1 / 45 avg · 97% pass · 29 students · 2025
Average Score
Pass Rate
US Diploma
100% pass · 65 students · 2024
Pass Rate
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