Category: News

Looking back at an extraordinary summer programme

Summer Sessions 2022 at Institut Montana took place during the last two weeks of July with 52 students attending from 30 countries. All campers lived in our beautiful Felsenegg building, one of the school historical dormitories, overlooking the lake of Zug and enjoyed the beautiful natural surroundings of Zugerberg, international atmosphere and a full programme […]

Class of 2022 Valedictorian Achieves Perfection on IB Exams, Lands at Yale

Class of 2022 Valedictorian Alexia Dochnal (Poland) will seek a degree in Comparative Literature at Yale University, where she was admitted early and invited to join the Directed Studies program, a special academic program for first-year students that she was hand-picked for due to her “truly exceptional academic record and broad intellectual interests.” She also received offers […]

What Can I Do With A Hospitality MBA

If you’re looking for a career in the hospitality industry, an MBA can give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. A hospitality MBA will teach you about all aspects of the industry, from hotel management to event planning. We’ll discuss what you can do with a hospitality MBA and how it can help […]

Radio “M” Out of Neutral Switzerland — Not Your Grandfather’s Radio Station

At this year’s Summer Sessions, a prominent guest came to visit us with a clear mission: to help our students build an actual Montana Radio Station on the Zugerberg. Cary Harrison is a well-known award-winning radio host in LA and one of our many alumni who return back to share their experience with the younger […]

A summer of fun, adventure and challenge!

Summer School 2022 A summer of fun, adventure and challenge! Aiglon’s Summer School is now in full swing, as we welcome over 250 students from around the world to come to the Swiss Alps and experience Aiglon life. This summer we welcome over 30 nationalities to join us, so we are a truly international mix […]

Our 6 Favourite Aspects of Swiss Culture

Switzerland is such an amazing place for the students at Leysin American School to live and learn. Switzerland offers a safe space for students to grow and explore, all the while learning about its unique culture. We are lucky to have many opportunities to expose our students to some of these wonderful aspects of Swiss […]

How to Select the Right College for You

So, you’re a high school junior or senior. You’ve almost made it. You’re down to your last year or two of high school, and then the big wide world is at your fingertips. The university selection process might be the first time you’ve been able to exercise some personal agency when it comes to your education—this […]

The Beau Soleil classes of 2020 and 2021 returned from all around the world to graduate in style

Endings are important, and graduation is always the highlight of a Beau Soleil year.  Graduating students and families come together to celebrate shared years and experiences.  Most importantly, perhaps, it is an emotional release: joy and sadness as students say goodbye to those with whom they have shared their lives across many years. Everybody laughs, […]

The Essential Boarding School Packing Guide

Leaving home for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. Making the decision to attend boarding school means beginning a year filled with new opportunities, weather, and experiences! These are all amazing things, but they can make it difficult for boarders to decide what is and isn’t important for them to pack—especially if this is the first time […]

Student Life for Swiss Boarding School Students

Switzerland is a vibrant country with a phenomenal landscape, athletic scene, culture, and history—all of which are readily available for young boarding students to discover. At Leysin American School in Switzerland, we embrace every opportunity to connect our students with our country and its diverse offerings. Here are our four favourite parts of the Swiss […]