Author: Isabelle

TASIS Robotics Team Heading Back to VEX World Championship

An outstanding performance in the Skills category at the VEX V5 Robotics Competition in Basel on February 28–March 1 has earned TASIS Tigers 2, a High School Robotics team at TASIS The American School in Switzerland, a spot at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, on May 6–8. Congratulations to Coach Amy Bloodworth and team members Cruz Huang […]

A Battle of the Grades: LAS Students Take on the Cowbell Games!

This month, our students participated in the annual LAS Cowbell Games! This fun week of activities was a great way to get into the spirit of friendly competition and have fun with friends. At LAS, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of athletics and activities that allow our students to push themselves out […]

Exam preparation at Brillantmont – Our best techniques

January 22, 2025 by Albane Roca  Exams can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can transform that stress into success. At Brillantmont, we focus not only on effective revision techniques but also on promoting well-being to ensure a balanced and productive study routine.  Mrs. Federica Spigarelli, our Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator and PSHE teacher, […]

Lindsey Vonn, Aiglon Ski Ambassador Returns to Campus

13 February, 2025 It is not often in life that you have the opportunity to spend time with an Olympic athlete straight after they compete in a world ski championship –but this is exactly what Aiglon students and local community members experienced this week with our ski ambassador, Lindsey Vonn. Lindsey visited Aiglon College just after her […]

Alumni Feature Luisa and Dominic: “We have lovely memories of Montana.”

The “tech tandem” with fond memories of Montana. The decision to study at Institut Montana Switzerland is unique for each student. For Luisa, coming from a multinational family, it was about experiencing diversity. Dominic‘s parents were captivated by the school’s serene, peaceful location. But both have something in common: They find it hard to pick the best […]

David and Jordan Smith Share Remarkable Journey With TASIS Students

27 Feb 2025 TASIS The American School in Switzerland was honored to welcome Mr. and Mrs. David and Jordan Smith, the founders of Climate Advocates Voces Unidas (CAVU), to campus on February 24–26 for the third installment of the 2024–2025 TASIS Speaker Series. For the past two decades, Mr. and Mrs. Smith have used video and photography to raise […]

“Meet, Eat, Feet”: One Year On

11 February, 2025 Over a year ago, Aiglon College introduced the “Meet, Feet, Eat.” approach to mobile device use. At the time, this policy stood apart from schools that had opted for a complete ban on mobile phones during the school day. It still does. One year on, I want to reflect on why this approach, one that sets clear […]

Moghadam Campus Hub, Behind the Scenes

Aiglon College’s Moghadam Campus Hub officially opens in August. The new performing arts and dining space represents the most ambitious building project in the school’s 76 year history. The building stands ready to transform the daily life of students and staff in a way that few previous projects could have imagined. By creating new spaces […]

Swiss Learning in Monaco 20th March 2025

Mr. Christophe Vauthey, Consul General of Switzerland in Marseille and in Monaco, and Mr. Christophe-Xavier Clivaz, Founder of Swiss Learning, have the pleasure of inviting friends and alumni of Switzerland to  Discover the World of Swiss Education and Summer Camps Thursday, March 20, 2025 18:00 – 21:00 Restaurant la Rose Des Vents  Larvotto beach, Avenue Princesse Grace, 98000 […]

Tackling Global Issues: LAS Students Host Model UN Conference

In November, LAS hosted a Model United Nations (MUN) conference that brought together over 60 students from seven schools across Switzerland. The event showcased student diplomacy and global awareness and allowed four committees to explore interesting international issues. Our students had a fantastic time gaining new knowledge and networking with fellow delegates from other schools. […]