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Summer in Switzerland

Leysin American School

Students aged 10-17 seeking an academic, language and adventure summer in the Swiss Alps

Checks and schemes: DBS checked · First aid trained · Residential

  • Ages 9–16 · Years 4–11
  • Sun 27 Jun to Fri 6 Aug 2027
  • Leysin American School, Leysin, Swiss Alps
  • By the session

About this programme

Summer in Switzerland is Leysin American School's residential summer programme in the Alpine village of Leysin, with a Junior Program for ages 9 to 12 and a Senior Program for ages 13 to 16. In 2027 there are two three-week sessions, 27 June to 16 July and 18 July to 6 August, at CHF 9,500 per session or CHF 16,750 for both. A typical day has morning classes, an afternoon club and activities, and evening socials, with classes and clubs grouped by age and ability. Fees cover full board, tuition, excursions, insurance and Geneva Airport transfers on official travel days; students live in dorms with others of the same age and gender.
Schedule
Morning and afternoon classes and clubs grouped by ability and age, with sports, arts, evening activities and weekend Alpine excursions.

By age

  • Junior Program Ages 9–12
  • Senior Program Ages 13–16

Dates and prices

  • Summer in Switzerland 2027 - Session One

    Sun 27 Jun to Fri 16 Jul 2027

    3 weeks

    CHF 9,500
    Open

  • Summer in Switzerland 2027 - Session Two

    Sun 18 Jul to Fri 6 Aug 2027

    3 weeks

    CHF 9,500
    Open
Past dates (2)
  • Session 2 · Mon 27 Jul to Sat 15 Aug 2026 · CHF 6,800Finished
  • Session 1 · Sun 5 to Sat 25 Jul 2026 · CHF 6,800Finished

Activities

rock climbing, mountain biking, leadership seminars, IB tasters, paragliding

Good to know

What to bring

  • Bath and beach towels (linen is provided); spending money of about CHF 100 to 200 per week is suggested.

Included

  • Full room and board
  • Regular instruction
  • Use of computers
  • Loan of required books
  • Excursions
  • Activities
  • Special gear
  • Certificate of completion
  • Accident/health liability insurance
  • Geneva Airport transfers on specified travel days
Lunch
Provided

Paying

  • Deposit CHF 2,000
  • All payments are non-refundable. A credit may be given for verified flight cancellation within ten days of the start, border closures, visa denial or a certified medical condition; there is no reimbursement for cancellations, late arrivals, early departures or disciplinary dismissals.

Venue

Map of Leysin American School

Leysin American School

Leysin American School, Chemin de La Source 3, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland

Nearest station: Leysin-Grand-Hôtel

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About Leysin American School

Alpine boarding school in Leysin offering IB-aligned summer programmes with adventure sports and leadership.

SwitzerlandWebsite →+41 24 493 4721summer@las.ch

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