Category: News

The Unparalleled Excellence of Boarding Schools in Switzerland

Switzerland has long been renowned for its pristine landscapes, precision engineering, and chocolate, but it also holds a prominent position in the realm of education. Among the many educational institutions it offers, Swiss boarding schools stand out as some of the finest in the world. This article presents the reasons why boarding schools in Switzerland […]

48 TASIS Students Earn AP Scholar Awards To Establish New School Record

17 Jul 2023 339 79 49% 48 Exams Perfect Scores (5/5) Scores of 4 or Higher AP Scholars In the analysis below, we offer a detailed look at the excellent job TASIS students did on the 2023 Advanced Placement (AP) exams. We congratulate the 149 students who sat for at least one exam, the outstanding teachers who […]

The IB Journey & Results, Aiglon Class of 2023

Aiglon is pleased to announce the initial IB Diploma results for the Class of 2023. The cohort achieved an average score of 35 out of 45 possible points. The global average has been announced at 30.2. 100% of the 80 students entered for the Diploma passed, and 85% achieved 30 or more points. Impressively, 20% of […]

Making the Most of a Summer in Leysin!

Here at Leysin American School, living in the Alps has so much to offer! Aside from stunning views, countless outdoor adventures, and skiing in the winter months, Switzerland has such varied landscapes, cities, and towns, and is perfect for travel all year round! At LAS, we take students on various cultural trips throughout the year […]

Class of 1999 and 2000: 20th Anniversary Reunion | Lugano

14 JUN 2023 Campus reunion season 2023 kicked off in fine style on the evening of June 9, with Lynn and Michael Aeschliman, Bill Eichner, Zuleika Tipismana, former faculty Nilda Lucchini, and more than 40 alumni and guests from the classes of 1999 and 2000 in attendance. Likened more to a family reunion than a high school reunion, Casa […]

Following a Passion in AI: The Story of Joshua

For many students, deciding on a focus for their Matura Arbeit can be daunting. For Joshua, a student from our Swiss gymnasium, this question led to an exploration of data analysis and artificial intelligence. In a recent interview, he shared his personal journey and the eventual creation of a multi-page web application that combines the […]

Members of the TASIS Class of 2023 Receive 185 Offers of Admission from 118 Universities

Guided by an exceptional faculty and first-rate College Counseling Office, all members of the TASIS Class of 2023 who aimed to attend university next year have successfully found a new home for the fall. As of May 30, the 114 students in this outstanding class have received 185 offers of admission to 118 universities in nine countries, with more acceptance […]

How Boarding School Can Boost Your Child’s Professional Development

For children, schooling is one of the most critical phases of their lives. Alongside family life, their interactions in school with peers can shape their lives in more ways than one. Given this influence, many parents are always looking for the best schools to support their child’s development—with more parents turning to boarding schools in Switzerland. Unlike […]

Brillantmont building hope for a better future in Braga, Portugal

May 3, 2023 After a four-year hiatus, this April we were very thankful to be able to once again participate on a building project. This year’s build was in Braga, Portugal, where we worked with the Fuller Project to help renovate an old carpenter’s workshop into a set of six apartments for refugee families in […]

Scaling peaks in search of sustainable solutions 

Right after Earth Day, from April 24-25th 2023, Aiglon held its very first Aiglon Sustainability Days – featuring a student-led sustainability conference organised in partnership with Beyond COP 21 Symposium.  COP 21, also known as the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, was especially instrumental as it instigated a global agreement on minimising climate change – the Paris Agreement – […]