sis brochure 2016
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2016programsummer
Overview
Students
Parents
SIS Overview
Options
Lifestyle
Switzerland
Leysin
Campus
The Role of our Faculty
Experiences
Streams
7-11 Alpine Adventure
12-14 Alpine Exploration
15-18 Alpine Challenge
How to Apply
Contact Us
quick facts & figures
3 week program with optional cultural tourJune-August7-18 years old3 age groups: 7-11, 12-14, 15-18Over 40 nationalities
overview
facilitiesBelle Époque CampusSavoy CampusBlack Box TheaterGrand Salle BallroomArt CenterTwo librariesAthletic CenterSquash courtTwo fitness rooms
Small Country, Big Summer
experience
Experienced teachers and supervisorsOver 50% returning staff membersOver 60 years experience of organizingsummer programs
morningAcademic and enrichment classes
afternoon
evening
Sports, arts and activities
Dances, games and social events
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big summerSummer in Switzerland is a unique combination of summer school and summer camp. We take great pride in our ability to balance academic enrichment courses with outdoor adventure in one of the most spectacular places on earth, the Swiss Alps. Students arrive in our small mountain community from over 40 different countries and range in age from 7 to 18 years-old. We bring in experienced teachers and recreation staff from all over the world to create classes and lead fun, exciting activities and cultural travel. It is easy to see why staff and students value their SIS experience so much. At departure time I can see the effect SIS has on people from the tears shed by faculty and students alike.
S U M M E R S C H O O L
Mark Kolman, Director of Summer in Switzerland
studentDiscover LeysinLeysin offers great facilities, sports & restaurants. It’s an Alpine village with traditional Swiss wooden chalets. Make sure you ride the historic cogtrain from Aigle to Leysin.
Thinking outside of the boxSummer is the time to experience something new! Play a new sport, practice a new type of art or learn about a new culture.
Improve your EnglishWith classes and activities being taught in English, there’s no doubt you will improve your English language skills.
Making international friendsYou’ll be sharing a dorm room and will be part of a faculty family with students from over 40 countries. You will definitely make some international friends here, perhaps even a new best friend.
Fun activities and sportsEach afternoon you can choose from a variety of activities and sports to participate in.
Excursions in SwitzerlandYou will visit local and regional attractions and experience Swiss cultural heritage.
experiences
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parentsArrival & DepartureSIS staff will meet your child on arrival day at Geneva airport and bring them to campus. On departure day, they will also accompany your child to the airport.
AccommodationDorm rooms are shared so your child will never feel alone. There are also laundry facilities and a health center on campus with 24//7 coverage.
SupervisionYour child will be supervised by staff with experience in boarding schools and summer camps. Students aged 7-11 will be fully supervised at all times.
Faculty FamilyComposed of teachers with students of similar ages, Faculty Family offers all a chance to share thoughts and feelings while building a sense of trust in their “family” in a new environment.
Personal ImprovementYour child will improve their English, gain confidence and take steps towards living independently.
Application ProcessOur online application is now available for efficient and fast service. (las.ch/summer/apply)
peace of mind
SwitzerlandSwitzerland offers safety,
security and natural beauty
Where international friendships startStudents from all over the world come together at SIS to share their cultures and lifestyles through group excursions and activities helping new friendships grow.
A safe, supportive settingLeysin offers the ideal safety, security and outstanding natural beauty long associated with Switzerland. Our Alpine resort offers many opportunities for summer activities and sports, supervised under the watchful eyes of experienced SIS staff.
Experienced, talented staffOur international staff members possess a wide range of skills and experience in working with children and adolescents. Over half of the staff return each year, creating an atmosphere that is welcoming and comfortable.
Courses are built around 5 streams:
Faculty familiesStudents at SIS are grouped in families created by age level, with boys and girls adopting one or two faculty members as SIS “parents.” Families meet regularly for evening games, snacks and conversation, and even share some outings or activities together.
2 SessionsThe two SIS sessions are each three weeks in length with an optional Cultural Tour at the end of each session. The SIS staff greet arriving students at the Geneva Airport, with transportation provided back to the airport when departing.
Classes, activities and excursionsStudents attend classes in the morning and participate in group activities during the afternoon, learning about the world and themselves while meeting other students from diverse cultures. On weekends, students embark on fully supervised half and full-day excursions in nearby Swiss cities and visit cultural and recreational landmarks.
summer in switzerland
Morning classes - Afternoon activities & sports
English or French immersion program
European cultural tours
Language STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Arts & Creativity Entrepreneurship Liberal Arts
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SUMMER IN SWITZERLAND
SIS
SportsStudents can spend their afternoons
participating in various sports
Classes5 themed programs are available
to each age group
International FriendsStudents share their cultures
and lifestyles
Cultural ToursStudents choose a European country to visit for one week
Experienced, Talented StaffLAS has over 60 years of experience
organizing summer programs
ExcursionsWeekend excursions to various
local attractions
SwitzerlandSwitzerland offers safety,
security and natural beauty
ArtsDrama, dance, songwriting
and more are available
Alpine Adventure (ages 7-11)Alpine Exploration (ages 12-14)Alpine Challenge (ages 15-18)
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Questions?For more information please contact SIS at [email protected]
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
Session1 + Session 2 +
Cultural Tour14,200 CHF
Session 1 + Cultural Tour
8,800 CHF
Session 1 6,200 CHF
Session 2 + Cultural Tour
8,800 CHF
Session 26,200 CHF
June 25Start Date
August 10End Date
June 25Start Date
July 20End Date
July 14End Date
August 10End Date
June 25Start Date
July 23Start Date
August 16End Date
July 23Start Date
options
Breakfast 08:00 - 08:45
Classes 08:45 - 12:30
Lunch 12:30 - 13:30
Dorm Time & Homework
13:30 - 14:45
Activities & Trips
14:45 - 16:30
Dinner18:00 - 18:45
Free Time19:00 - 20:15
Evening Activities
20:15 - 21:45
Lights Out22:30 - 23:15
SAMPLE SCHEDULE OF AN ALPINE CHALLENGE STUDENT:
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mountainWhat can I say? I love Leysin! This is my 9th summer with Summer in Switzerland and every year I look forward to coming back to the “Magic Mountain.” The tiny village of Leysin sits high above the Rhône valley and the spectacular views of the Dents du Midi just never get old. It’s got the charm of a traditional Swiss village yet the modern facilities of a newer city. And being in Switzerland is just what you would expect; it’s clean, safe and absolutely beautiful. I can’t think of a better place for students (and myself) to spend the summer.
S U M M E R S C H O O L
Janna Johnson, USA Summer in Switzerland Recreation Director
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And for good reason—Switzerland
provides an outstanding study environment
for any high school student. Located in the
center of Europe and bordered by four
countries, Switzerland offers a healthy,
international climate and safe, stable setting
in which students can learn and grow
throughout their formative teenage years.
And, with a range of activities that balance
academic rigor with outdoor adventure,
students can thrive in all aspects of their
development.
As any of our students will tell you,
Switzerland is a place like no other. Its
breathtaking mountains and surroundings,
historical cities, vibrant friendly culture, and
the welcoming Swiss people all combine
to create an exceptional environment. The
country also is known to the world as a
study-abroad destination with educational
opportunities in many areas, including
science, business, banking, and today,
a growing number of world-renowned
international educational institutions.
switzerlandHigh-quality
public services
Germany
Italy
France
Geneva
Lausanne
Aigle Lugano
Bern
Zurich
Basel
Montreux
Austria
LEYSIN
National languages
High-quality educational system
Excellent cuisine
History of tolerance and diversity
Central European location
Healthy environmentAlpine, lake
and city tourism
High-quality public services
Welcoming and safe
Birthplace of Red Cross/Red Crescent
Birthplace of International Baccalaureate Organization
Politically and financially stable
Lucerne
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leysinWhat makes Leysin so special?
Over the years, this tiny mountain village has
reinvented itself to become an international
small town with the hospitality, facilities
and lifestyle that appeal to global visitors
and students. As a popular Alpine resort
with stunning vistas, Leysin hosts tourists
throughout the year in its various hotels,
guesthouses, chalets and camping areas.
International Flavor
Leysin’s current population of 4,000 is made
up of over 100 different nationalities. Thirty
percent of the inhabitants are under 19 years
of age.
Alpine winter resortOver 100 km of pistes
Safe and friendly French speaking
Population of 4,0002 sports centers
3 renowned international educational
institutions
English cinema, over 20 restaurants, cafes, shops
90 minute drive/train from Geneva | 4 train stations
Music & sports events
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Leysin American School, which is woven into
the town of Leysin itself, brings together
the best of old and new in architecture
and facilities on two compact, interlocking
campuses: The Belle Époque and Savoy.
SIS campus
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Belle Époque Campus Facts:
- IB campus
- Grand Hotel train station connected to the building
- Home to the LAS visitor’s center
- 20 fully-equipped modern classrooms
- Dining hall
- Fitness room
- Visual arts center
- Science center
- “The Cave” student social center, media and games
- Health center
Savoy Campus Facts:
- 4 separate dormitories
- Library
- Classrooms, theater
- Athletic Center: Gym, dance studio, fitness room, squash court
- Dining hall
- “Red Frog”student social center, media and games
- Performing arts center
- Visual arts center
- Science center
- Travel office
- Health center
Savoy Campus
The Savoy Campus is home of the many Alpine Exploration classes, SIS offices and the dining room.
The dorm itself contains ten faculty apartments, 32 student rooms and four student lounges.
Belle Époque Campus
The Belle Époque is the home of the Alpine Challenge program. This campus includes classes, dining
room, the Grande Salle concert hall, the Cave student café and separate boys and girls dorms.
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our facultyInternational Faculty
Our faculty share a single goal: a dedication
to the growth, education and well-being of
the students 24 hours a day.
Teachers get students excited
and involved in their classes, creating a rich
learning experience. When they’re not in the
classroom, they can be found with students
throughout the day, leading activities or
chaperoning trips.
Faculty Family
Faculty Family has been a key part of the
LAS and SIS tradition for many years and
serves as a central link in “belonging” to
the community. A Faculty Family provides
an emotional and social reference point
for students. Composed of teachers with
students of similar ages, it offers all a chance
to share thoughts and feelings while building
a sense of trust in their “family.”
Faculty Families are made up of similar ages, different
nationalities & gender
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FRIENDSHIPS, CREATIVITY,
adventure & funSIS is an intense experience of lifelong friendships, creativity, adventure and fun… lots of fun. It’s a one of a kind experience where we can meet new people our age from all over the world. Besides our morning classes, here we are offered many different activities from doing tie dye to even going parapenting. Today in my photography class we had the chance to Skype a professional photographer. He talked to us about his career, the international trips he goes on and he even gave us tips on our own photography. I enjoy SIS because they are able to give us experiences like this.
S U M M E R S C H O O L
Milla, Brazil Summer in Switzerland student
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streamsWhat is a stream?
We use the word “stream” to describe our
subject areas of focus. By categorizing our
academic and activity offerings in this way
we hope to make it easier to understand
the goals of the Summer in Switzerland
program. In terms of academic enrichment
class offerings we have identified five specific
areas that provide a solid and interesting
opportunity for students of any age. Though
the specific classes we offer may change
from one summer to the next you can be
sure that any new class offerings will fall into
one of these five streams.
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Why have different streams?Parents and students choose SIS for many different reasons. Some families are looking for a “summer camp” experience. Others are seeking a “summer school” experience. At SIS we are able to provide both. Students who want a summer school experience can select classes within a single stream for an immersive academic experience. Students who are seeking a summer camp experience can select courses from several streams for a varied yet stimulating experience. Either way, parents can feel good knowing that all our classes are designed to reinforce foundational academic skills necessary for students to be successful in school and beyond.
How do the streams differ by age group?
Alpine Adventure (7-11 year olds)For students in this age group the emphasis is not on gaining knowledge, but rather fostering curiosity. Both classes and activities are designed to teach AA students skills and behaviors that lead to academic and personal success.
Alpine Exploration (12-14 year olds)Students in this age group are practiced students, but they are still building a foundation for academic success. The five streams offered at SIS are high interest areas that provide SIS teachers the opportunity to teach skills through subjects that are interesting and applicable in their young lives.
Alpine Challenge (15-18 year olds)At this age some students may have thought about careers or life after school, most have not. The five streams in the SIS program represent industries, skills, and knowledge we feel are an integral part of a 21st Century education.
Stream 1: Language
Stream 2:STEM
(Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics)
Stream 3: Arts & Creativity
Stream 4:Entrepreneurship
Stream 5:Liberal Arts
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alpine adventure
ages 7 - 11
3 weeks: June 25 - July 143 weeks: July 23 - August 10
Whether they are seasoned travelers or
venturing away from home for the first
time, students in our AA program will feel
welcome, supported and safe in this fully
supervised program. As in our two programs
for older students, AA students will learn,
play and socialize with peers from all over
the globe.
Our scenic mountain environment
provides an ideal location for this group of
adventurers. Morning classes are designed
to follow our academic streams and provide
students with the opportunity to strengthen
language skills, math and technology skills
and expand their knowledge of Switzerland
and Swiss culture. Afternoon activities
provide opportunities for students to explore
their creative sides with arts and crafts,
sports, games and music. The evenings are
spent either in large group activities or in
smaller Faculty Family socials.
From the moment they arrive
students in our AA program are fully
engaged. So much so in fact that most
students simply do not have time to become
homesick.
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LanguageLearning a second (or
third, or fourth) language
is not an easy task.
But, students in our
AA program have the
opportunity to learn
French or English at an
early age, and in a fun
and interactive way.
Classes include:
- English as a
Second Language
- French
STEMScience, Technology, Engineering & Math
It is never too early for
boys or girls to learn how
these subjects relate
to each other and how
they guide, influence
and create the world we
live in.
Classes include:
- Mighty Math
- Computers
Liberal ArtsThe goal of education
is to help young people
better understand the
world around them.
Ideally, it will also
stimulate a curiosity for
learning. To help make
this happen we designed
a course for AA students
to learn all about their
host country, Switzerland.
Classes include:
- Switzerland and
the World
Morning Classes
Morning classes for our Alpine Adventure program are designed to help these young students become more confident learners. We purposefully limit the class options to just a handful so teachers and students can concentrate on making learning as fun and interactive as possible. Three of our academic streams are represented in AA course selections: Language, STEM and Liberal Arts. However, teaching methods and collaborative classroom activities ensure students exercise artistic and creativity abilities as well as entrepreneurial skills.
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Afternoon ActivitiesAlmost every afternoon AA students participate in two activity periods. These activities are a mix of sports, games, arts and crafts, and music. All activities are led by our dedicated Recreation Staff who understand the importance of participation and inclusion. By design, emphasis is placed more on encouraging these young students to try new things rather than keeping score or winning and losing. Several afternoons are dedicated to single activities where AA participates as one large group.
Evening SocialsThe Summer in Switzerland program emphasizes a family style of interaction. All students are assigned to a Faculty Family, which is lead by Faculty “parents.” Every evening students are engaged through Family Time, dorm nights or evening social events.
Family Trips & Weekend ExcursionsSeveral times during the Session, AA students participate in Family Trips where all AA students and their Faculty parents enjoy a large group activity. These trips can be to places like Château d’Oex for bowling, Aquaparc for swimming, or Parc Adventure for ropes course. The Alpine Adventure group observes their “weekends,” or days off, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This ensures that the places they travel to will be open when they visit. The first weekend of the Session students will travel to two different cities in Switzerland. During the second weekend all AA students participate in an overnight mountain hut hiking trip. Students depart campus early in the morning, and after a short drive will hike to a mountain hut somewhere in the Swiss Alps. They have dinner, camp overnight, have breakfast the next morning and hike back down before returning to campus.
Bowling
Nature walks
Swimming
Paddleboarding
Laser tag
Movie & game night
SIS play performance
Talent show
Disco night
Hoe down dance
Lausanne (Olympic Museum)
Zermatt (the Matterhorn)
Interlaken (Trummelbach Falls)
Château-d’Oex
Aquaparc
Parc Adventure
Montreux
Villeneuve *all courses and activities are subject to change depending on demand
Afternoon Activities & Evening Socials
Family Trips Weekend Excursions
AA students participate in an overnight
mountain hut hiking trip
Paddleboarding, bowling, swimming & more in the afternoons
Evening socials include disco night, talent show & a
country hoe down
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ages 12-14
alpine exploration
3 weeks: June 25 - July 143 weeks + Cultural Trip: June 25 - July 203 weeks: July 23 - August 103 weeks + Cultural Trip: July 23 - August 16
These young teenagers are given the opportunity
to explore and discover through morning classes,
afternoon activities and evening socials. Subjects
offered are more in depth than those in the AA
program and adapted to their age.
Exploring their environment through
excursions, they can also make this a more
memorable summer by participating in a cultural
trip, supervised by SIS Staff, to a European
destination with their new SIS friends.
For the morning academic program,
students can choose classes from within a single
stream for a focused summer of study, or they can
explore new areas of study by taking classes from
multiple streams. Either way, we are confident
that students will find much to explore.
As in our other programs, boys and girls
live in different dormitories on our Savoy campus
with separate staff. The campus is a short downhill
walk to Leysin’s town center with its restaurants,
shops, cinema, and sporting facilities. During
their time at SIS students will become very
familiar with our quaint Swiss mountain village.
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LanguageTaking advantage of
our geographic location
in French-speaking
Switzerland, AE students
can study and immerse
themselves in the French
language or improve
their English language
skills in our ESL (English-
as-a-Second-Language)
program.
Class options include:
- French Immersion
- French Classes
- English-as-a-
Second Language
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & MathTeachers will introduce
students to the relationship
of these subjects and their
relevance in human history
and our daily lives. Courses
are a mix of formal lessons,
hands-on activities, and
small group projects
Class options include:
- Code Cracking
- Visual
Programming
- Math-a-Magic
Arts & CreativityClasses in this stream
focus on fostering
students’ individuality and
empowering students’
imagination. Through
music, art, acting, and
photography students will
have various opportunities
to explore and develop
their creative and artistic
talents.
Class options include:
- Art & Photography
- Piano / Guitar
- Music Mixing
- Theater / Voice
EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurs are leaders
who have initiative and
are willing to take risks.
Additionally, they are
people who are creative,
individualistic, and
disciplined. Classes in
this stream are designed
to help students discover
these abilities within
themselves.
Class options include:
- Numbers in
Business
- Everything is
Negotiable!
Liberal ArtsCarrying on the mission of
Leysin American School,
the SIS program strives
to “develop innovative,
compassionate, and
responsible citizens of the
world.” With that in mind,
our Liberal Arts stream
helps students process,
comprehend, and evaluate
the world they are living in.
Class options include:
- What’s cool about
my country?
- Current Issues /
World Affairs
- Superheroes in
Debate
Morning Classes Our AE program offers the opportunity for young teenagers to explore and grow through morning academic enrichment classes. Our classes are designed to engage these students in age-appropriate content and to help them develop academic skills, broaden their interests and increase their knowledge. If students are especially interested in a subject area they can select all of their classes from a single academic stream. Or, if they are interested in a broader academic enrichment experience, they can choose classes from various streams. Either way, we are confident that students will find our classes stimulating and appropriately challenging.
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Afternoon ActivitiesDuring afternoon activities students are able to engage in competitive or non-competitive activities, and adventure sports. In addition, we continually introduce new activities with the aim of helping students to grow their experience and broaden their perspective. We balance our active offerings with music, cooking, arts and crafts classes. All of these combine to enable students to exercise their minds as well as their bodies.
Evening SocialsThe Summer In Switzerland program emphasizes a family style of interaction, and all students are assigned to Faculty Families, which are led by Faculty “parents.” Every evening students enjoy family activities, dorm events or program socials.
Family Trips & Weekend ExcursionsOne afternoon per week students go on a Family Trip, allowing Faculty Families to spend quality time together. At SIS we find that these Family trips enable students to connect with each other, and with their faculty parents, in a more meaningful way. On weekends students participate on excursions to cities in and around Switzerland. Each excursion includes a mandatory group activity as well as free time for students to explore and hang-out with friends.
Competitive sports:
Football
Floor hockey
Tennis
Basketball
Lausanne (Olympic Museum)
Zermatt (the Matterhorn)
Geneva (United Nations & Red Cross Museum)
Bern (thousand year-old medieval city center that is the capital of Switzerland)
Lucerne (Swiss Museum of Transport & Communications)
Château de Chillon
Aqua Parc
Fondation Pierre Gianadda art museum in Martigny
Swimming pools or spas
Nestlé-Cailler Chocolate Factory
*all courses and activities are subject to change depending on demand
Afternoon Activities & Evening Socials
Family Trips Weekend Excursions
Evening Socials:
Student theater productions
Student talent shows
Visiting guest performers
Themed dances
Adventure sports:
Climbing
Alpine hiking
Parapenting
White water rafting
Non-competitive sports:
Swimming
Horseback riding
Ice-skating
Yoga & Pilates
50Over 50 activities to choose from!
*This is only a selection of the activities offered.
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Cultural TripsAt SIS, we know the benefits that come from introducing students to the larger world just outside our door. That’s why SIS students have the opportunity to take part in organized European cultural trips. Supervised cultural tours allow students to experience a new country and culture. They also help students to bond more closely, a key goal of SIS. Staff accompany students on all trips as supervisors and mentors, further promoting that sense of community fostered on campus. As a result of these experiences, SIS students gain a greater awareness of other cultures and a greater understanding of how their participation can make a difference to others.
Students can visit Florence, Paris, Venice or
the Loire Valley
alpine challengeages 15-18
3 weeks: June 25 - July 143 weeks + Cultural Trip: June 25 - July 203 weeks: July 23 - August 103 weeks + Cultural Trip: July 23 - August 16
Our oldest age group, AC, lives at
our beautiful Belle Époque Campus in the
building formerly known as the Grand Hotel.
With its sweeping panoramic view, the Belle
Époque has dorm rooms for boys and girls
in separate wings as well as the Grande Salle
ballroom, The Cave student lounge, an art
studio, workout room and classrooms.
Students in our AC program can
challenge themselves academically in one
of our five academic enrichment streams,
or they can select classes from different
streams to provide a broader experience.
Regardless of their course selections,
classes in the AC program are designed to
challenge students’ thinking skills, stimulate
their curiosity and push them to grow as
students and people.
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Morning Classes Our AC classes provide opportunities for older students to apply their skills, knowledge and creative energy to academic pursuits. Courses and teaching methods will challenge AC students to express ideas, work collaboratively and gain perspective. The content of each class is designed to be of high interest, currently relevant and thought-provoking. Students can choose to focus their attention by taking classes in a single academic stream, or they can take classes from more than one stream for a diverse summer academic experience.
LanguageTaking advantage of
our geographic location
in French-speaking
Switzerland, AC students
can study and immerse
themselves in the French
language or improve
their English language
skills in our ESL (English-
as-a-Second-Language)
program.
Class options include:
- French Immersion
- French Classes
- English-as-a-
Second Language
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & MathTeachers will introduce
students to the relationship
of these subjects and their
relevance in human history
and our daily lives. Courses
are a mix of formal lessons,
hands-on activities, and
small group projects.
Class options include:
- Math &
Engineering
- Computer
Programming
Arts & CreativityClasses in this stream
focus on fostering
student’s individuality and
empowering student’s
imagination. Through
music, art, acting and
photography students will
have various opportunities
to explore and develop
their creative and artistic
talents.
Class options include:
- Art & Photography
- Piano / Guitar
- Theater / Voice
EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurs are leaders
who have initiative and
are willing to take risks.
Additionally, they are
people who are creative,
individualistic and
disciplined. Classes in
this stream are designed
to help students discover
these abilities within
themselves.
Class options include:
- Business Math
- Everything is
Negotiable!
- A walk through
Kickstarter
Liberal ArtsCarrying on the mission of
Leysin American School,
the SIS program strives
to “develop innovative,
compassionate, and
responsible citizens of the
world.” With that in mind,
our Liberal Arts stream
helps students process,
comprehend and evaluate
the world they are living in.
Class options include:
- Atrocities & Human
Rights
- Global Leadership
- Spies & Secret
Operations
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Afternoon ActivitiesDuring afternoon activities students are able to engage in competitive or non-competitive activities, and adventure sports. In addition, we continually introduce new activities with the aim of helping students to grow their experience and broaden their perspective. We balance our active offerings by offering cooking classes, arts and crafts, or music classes. All of these combine to enable students to exercise their minds as well as their bodies.
Evening SocialsThe Summer In Switzerland program emphasizes a family style of interaction, and all students are assigned to Faculty Families, which are led by Faculty “parents.” Every evening students enjoy family activities, dorm events or program socials.
Family Trips & Weekend ExcursionsOne afternoon per week students go on a Family Trip, allowing Faculty Families to spend quality time together. At SIS we find that these Family trips enable students to connect with each other, and with their faculty parents, in a more meaningful way. On weekends students participate on excursions to cities in and around Switzerland. Each excursion includes a mandatory group activity with free time for students to explore and hang-out with friends.
Lausanne (Olympic Museum)
Zermatt (the Matterhorn)
Geneva (United Nations & Red Cross Museum)
Bern (thousand year-old medieval city center that is the capital of Switzerland)
Lucerne (Swiss Museum of Transport & Communications)
Château de Chillon
Aqua Parc
Fondation Pierre Gianadda art museum in Martigny
Swimming pools or spas
Nestlé-Cailler Chocolate Factory
*all courses and activities are subject to change depending on demand
Family Trips Weekend Excursions
Competitive sports:
Football
Floor hockey
Tennis
Basketball
Afternoon Activities & Evening SocialsEvening Socials:
Student theater productions
Student talent shows
Visiting guest performers
Themed dances
Adventure sports:
Climbing
Alpine hiking
Parapenting
White water rafting
Non-competitive sports:
Swimming
Horseback riding
Ice-skating
Yoga & Pilates
50Over 50 activities to choose from!
*This is only a selection of the activities offered.
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Cultural TripsAt SIS, we know the benefits that come from introducing students to the larger world just outside our door. That’s why SIS students have the opportunity to take part in organized European cultural trips. Supervised cultural tours allow students to experience a new country and culture. They also help students to bond more closely, a key goal of SIS. Staff accompany students on all trips as supervisors and mentors, further promoting that sense of community fostered on campus. As a result of these experiences, SIS students gain a greater awareness of other cultures and a greater understanding of how their participation can make a difference to others.
Students can visit Florence, Paris, Venice or
the Loire Valley
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1. Choose the session dates, age group, cultural tour & academic streamStudents must arrive at SIS and depart from SIS on the dates given for their programs. SIS cannot accommodate students who arrive or depart outside the official arrival dates.
Students at SIS live with same-age peers (of the same gender) in our residential halls. Therefore you must indicate the correct age group based on the age of your child on June 1, 2016.
Choice of academic stream indicates a student’s preference and allows SIS to hire appropriate staff. Students who decide upon arrival to change their chosen stream are allowed to do so.
2. Student InformationFill in the details for the student who will be participating at SIS. This information is mandatory for all reservations.
3. Parent InformationFill in the details for the parent or legal guardian of the student who will be participating in SIS. This information is mandatory for all reservations.
4. Agent InformationIf an educational agent or other organization is taking care of the reservation process and/or billing for the student, Step 5 must be completed. If there is no information given here, the student will not be associated with an agent.
5. Emergency ContactFill in the details for a responsible adult who can serve as a contact in the event of an emergency and the parent/legal guardian cannot be reached. We do not accept the primary contact or agents as the emergency contact. This information is mandatory for all reservations.
6. How did you hear about SIS? Fill in the details of how you heard about SIS.
7. Health Form Please complete these forms according to the instructions.
8. SIS Gear Choose which SIS gear you would like your child to receive.
9. Submit Reservation Form to: Please send the reservation form and a copy of your child’s passport by email (preferred), fax, or mail.Email: [email protected] | Fax: +41 24 493 4889Address:Leysin American SchoolSummer in SwitzerlandChemin de la Source 3, CP 1081854 LeysinSwitzerland
10. Supplementary FormOnce the SIS team receives your Reservation Form, they will email you a link to the remaining supplementary form and information. This form will have the specific details regarding activity selection, payment information, liability acceptance and the SIS Code of Behavior.
11. Travel FormAfter the student has been accepted, the Travel Form will be sent to you by email and should be submitted back to SIS as soon as travel arrangements for your student have been finalized, but no later than June 1, 2016.
12. Start looking forward to the summer!We can’t wait to have your child here on the Magic Mountain!
how to apply Use the reservation form or apply online at: las.ch/summer/apply
Reservation FormPlease select Session Dates Age Group
AE 12 -14
AC 15 -18
AA 7 -11 LanguageSTEMArts & CreativityEntrepreneurshipLiberal ArtsMountain Adventure (specialty program)
FranceItalyFranceItaly
Academic stream
Male Female
Student Participant
Nationality: Mother Tongue :
Last Name: First Name:
Middle Name: Nickname:
Gender :
Student’s mobile phone number while in Switzerland (if applicable):
Have you attended SIS before? Yes No Name of current school:
/ / day month year
Age: Date of Birth:
Last Name: First Name: Father Mother
Parent/Legal Guardian - Please address invoice to Parent/Guardian: Please send all correspondence to Parent/Guardian:
Street:
Street 2:
City: State: Zip/Post Code:
Country:
Mobile Phone: Home Phone:
Email:
(Include International dialing code)
Last Name: First Name:
Last Name: First Name:
Relation to the Student :
Company:
Home Phone:
Office Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Email:
Stamp:
(Include International dialing code)
(Include International dialing code)
Or apply online at: las.ch/summer/apply
(Include International dialing code)
Agent (if applicable) - Please address invoice to Agent: Please send all correspondence to Agent:
Mr. Ms.
Emergency Contact (Cannot be the primary contact or agent)
(Include International dialing code)
(Session 1 + Cultural Tour)(Session 1)(Session 2 + Cultural Tour)(Session 2)(Session 1 + Cultural Tour + Session 2)
June 25 - July 20June 25 - July 14July 23 - August 16July 23 - August 10June 25 - August 10
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Cultural Tours
Please mark one box only:
If you ticked other, please specify:
How Did You Hear About SIS?
AgencyCorporate CompanyEducational Website
Internet SearchPersonal ContactSchool FairSchool
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)Swiss Learning GroupOther
Mandatory Health Form (Physician not required)
Prepurchase SIS gear
Childhood Medical HistoryHas/does your son/daughter...
Take any daily medication?
Ever been hospitalized?
Ever undergone surgery?
Have a chronic medical condition?
Have a food, drug or environmental allergy?
Have a prescribed EpiPen?
Suffer from any of the following conditions:asthma, seizures /epilepsy, heart disorder, migraine headaches, back problems?
Frequent anxiety?
Frequent depression?
Worry or nervousness?
Difficulty sleeping?
First time living away from home?
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD, ADHD)?
Eating disorder?
Yes No Yes No
Please provide dates, where applicable, for the following:
Last Tetanus vaccination: My child has not received this vaccination:
Last Tuberculosis (TB) vaccination: My child has not received this vaccination:
*If yes to any of the above, please attach an explanation.
Please advise of any other significant considerations that we need to be aware of to help your child have a healthy and happy summer.
Your selection will be added to your final invoice.
SIS sweatshirt : 50 CHF
SIS sweatshirt + towel + waterbottle: 85 CHF
SIS Cultural Trip Goody Bag (all of the above + notebook + pen + snacks + luggage nametag): 120 CHF
Since 1960, LAS students have come from around the world to study and excel on our campus. The school’s focus on academic achievement and intercultural understanding, within a caring family-like community, provides a range of opportunities for students to succeed as “innovative, compassionate and responsible citizens of the world” in the twenty-first century. Many SIS students choose to take the next step: enrolling at LAS. For further information about our SIS to LAS matriculation process, please contact: [email protected]
next steps
LAS at a glanceoverview
Are you ready to have the summer of your life? If you have questions or would like additional information about our summer program, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
+41-24-493-4888 [email protected] www.las.ch/summer
apply to SIS
academicsGrades 7-12 (12-18 years old)
Postgraduate year - year 13
International Baccalaureate (IB)
US High School Diploma
English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL)
English Bridge Program (April-August)
Faculty-to-student ratio - 1:7
Average class size - 12
Full-time faculty - 72; 95% live on campus
70% with higher degrees
SAT/ACT/IELTS preparation and testing
contact SISIf you’re ready to apply for our SIS program, our online application will make this a quick and easy process.
www.las.ch/summer/apply
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Chemin de La Source3, CP 108, 1854 Leysin, SwitzerlandReception: + 41 24 493 4888
[email protected] | www.las.ch/summer
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