LAS has an application process which looks at each potential student as a person rather than at academic grades alone. The LAS Admissions Committee admits qualified students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in its admissions policies or practices. Teachers recommendations should show that applicants are hard-working, not disruptive in class and are able to meet LAS’s vigorous academic standards.
Application Procedure
Stage 1: Arrange a Visit (recommended)
Stage 2: Application Form and Supporting Documentation
An offer of a place at LAS in Switzerland can only be confirmed once we receive the following documentation:
For extenuating circumstances please contact the Admissions Office directly.
1. Application Form: It is imperative that the form be completed in BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS and signed by one of the
student's parents or legal guardians.
2. Application Fee: There is a 200 Swiss franc (CHF) non-refundable application fee, payable when the Application Form is
submitted. This can be paid in cash, credit card or by bank transfer. (See pages 5 and 6 for details.)
3. Teacher Recommendations: These should be completed by the Math & English Teachers and the School Counselor/Administrator. If for any
reason it is not possible to obtain one or more of these recommendations, please contact our Admissions
Office.
4. School Transcripts: These should be submitted for the last 3 academic years as well as progress reports for the current year of studies as they become available.
Note: All non-English transcripts must be officially translated and submitted in English.
5. Short Questions & Essay: The short questions and essay should be submitted at the same time as the completed and signed application
form. The chosen essay should be at least 300 words long and hand written. Non-native English speaking
students are expected to submit their answers in the English language.
6. Student Passport: A copy including pages indicating the passport number, expiry date and place of issue should be submitted.
(If a dual national, please send a copy of the primary passport used for travel and visa purposes.)
7. Student Photo: 1 digitally scanned passport-style photograph.
Stage 3: IB Diploma & Interviews
IB Diploma
Non-native English speakers seeking entrance to the full IB Diploma Programme are required to take an English proficiency test such as the TOEFL or SLEP tests. The Admissions Office will contact interested candidates with instructions.
Interviews
A personal or telephone interview with a member of the Admissions team may be required of certain candidates.
Stage 4: Acceptance
Applications are assessed by the Admissions Committee before the final acceptance decision is made. Decisions will be conveyed to applicants within 10 working days from receipt of a full file, and following receipt of pre-test results and interview comments. Accepted students will receive the following documents in their acceptance package, electronically and / or by courier / postal services:
1. Acceptance Letter
2. Tuition Invoice
3. Acceptance Agreement
4. Visa Information, when necessary (see Stage 6)
Stage 5: Enrollment
Written confirmation as well as payment of at least the security deposit is required to guarantee a student’s place at LAS. Once the Admissions Office receives the completed and signed Acceptance Agreement the following enrollment documentation will be sent electronically and / or by courier / postal services:
1. Student Life Handbook
2. Enrollment forms (to be returned to LAS)
3. Summer Reading List
4. Orientation Information
Stage 6: Visas
In accordance with Swiss Law, it is necessary for most students holding passports outside of the European Union, the USA, Canada or Japan to obtain an Entry Visa to commence studies in Switzerland. Please note that a Tourist Visa is not acceptable. The visa application process can take time and therefore students requiring a visa should apply immediately at the nearest Swiss Embassy/Consulate upon receiving their acceptance letter from LAS. Students are also encouraged to obtain a Schengen visa prior to arrival at LAS allowing them to travel within other European countries.
Stage 7: Payment
Yearly fees are due by June 1. Yearly tuition is 69,500CHF or 43,000CHF for those attending only one semester. Further details can be found in the Financial Information section of this booklet. Questions concerning financial matters may be addressed to accounting@las.ch.