| TASIS Switzerland | |
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| , 6926 Switzerland | |
| Coordinates | 45°58′58″N 8°55′00″E / 45.9829°N 8.9168°E |
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| School type | American international school (Day & boarding school) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Sister school | TASIS Schools |
| Headmaster | Christopher Nikoloff |
| Grades | Pre-K — 12 |
| Enrollment | 700 |
| Color(s) | Blue and red |
| Mascot | TASIS Tigers |
| Affiliations | NEASC |
| Website | tasis |
TASIS or TASIS Switzerland, formally known as The American School In Switzerland, is a private American international boarding and day school in Switzerland. TASIS is the oldest American college-preparatory boarding school in Europe and consistently ranks as one of Europe's best boarding schools.[citation needed]
Located in Montagnola, Lugano, in the Canton of Ticino, the school enrolls approximately 700 pupils from around the world.
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Accreditation
TASIS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges and the Council of International Schools.[1]
TASIS's (upper) secondary education (middle and high school) is not approved as a Mittelschule/Collège/Liceo by the Swiss Federal State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).[2]
History
TASIS was founded in 1956 by M. Crist Fleming. For the first few years the school was operating, it was located in Locarno, then in Lugano-Loreto until the purchase of the 17th-century Villa de Nobili in Montagnola in 1960. The school added a post-graduate program in 1959 and summer programs in 1972. Since its establishment, TASIS has expanded to include schools and summer programs in England, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, France, Spain, and Puerto Rico.
The school is owned by the TASIS Foundation, a non-profit organization. A board of directors is responsible for all aspects of the school's operations.
In the school's crest, the tower represents culture, the lamp wisdom, the book knowledge, and the sun truth.
Academics
Elementary students follow the Core Knowledge Foundation curriculum as well as an Italian Section curriculum. Middle and high school program includes English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) content courses, Advanced Placement courses, and the International Baccalaureate program.
Students are required to wear school uniforms.[3]
Every January, the campus relocates to the Alps for "Ski Week" in the resort towns of Crans Montana (high school) and Verbier (middle school).
Athletics
TASIS offers competitive soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, tennis, badminton, track, cross country, and lacrosse (boys only) at the varsity and junior varsity levels. Students travel throughout Switzerland and Europe for tournaments.
TASIS is a member of the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS) conference and were SGIS champions in 2012/13 in varsity boys soccer, varsity boys volleyball, varsity boys basketball, varsity girls basketball, mixed doubles tennis, and middle school boys skiing.
The TASIS high school football team has 2 divisions: JV (junior varsity) and varsity (main team). Both divisions travel across Switzerland to play other schools. In middle school there is one boys and one girls team for all students in grades 6–8.
Campus
The TASIS campus is located on the Collina d'Oro, overlooking the city of Lugano and Lake Lugano to the North. The most notable campus building is Villa De Nobili, a 17th-century mansion that still contains the suits of armor placed there when the building was owned by Marchese De Nobili, Italian Ambassador to Switzerland. It houses dormitories, classrooms, administrative offices, and the school's dining room. Other historic buildings include the 18th-century Hadsall House, which once served as a British consulate building; the 17th-century Casetta, and the 15th-century tower, Casa Fleming.
In 1997, TASIS received cantonal approval for the Global Village Master Plan. Since 1996, architect and urban designer David Mayernik has created and renovated nine buildings, and the master plan is scheduled for completion in 2020.[needs update]
Notable alumni
- Francys Arsentiev, American mountain climber[4]
- Jeanie Cunningham, American performer, composer, songwriter, producer, writer[citation needed]
- Francesca Gregorini, Italian-American film director and writer
- Victor Kraatz, Canadian ice dancer[5]
- Jennifer Missoni, Italian actress
- Ferit Şahenk, Turkish businessperson
- Jack Savoretti, Italian-English singer[6]
- Matthew Shepard, American anti-LGBT hate-crime and murder victim[7]
- Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Café and House of Blues[8]
- Laura Wasser, American high-profile attorney[9]
- Billy Zane, American actor and producer[5]
See also
References
- ^ "TASIS The American School in Switzerland: TASIS at a Glance". switzerland.tasis.com.
- ^ "Maturität - Maturité - Maturità" (official site) (in German, French, and Italian). Berne, Switzerland: Swiss Federal State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, SERI. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ^ "TASIS Switzerland - Elementary School Uniforms". September 27, 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
- ^ "Everest 2007: Before David Sharp there was Fran..." www.everestnews.com.
- ^ a b "The world's most exclusive boarding schools". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- ^ "Jack Savoretti". Outline Magazine. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- ^ Josue, Michele (Director) (2012). Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine (Motion picture). Logo Documentary Films. Event occurs at 12:04.
...Matt and his dad chose TASIS, the American School in Switzerland, in Lugano, Switzerland.
- ^ "Switzerland: The World's Most Exclusive Boarding Schools | Rhombus Lifestyle". Rhombus Lifestyle. 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2018-08-14.
- ^ MediaTI (2016-09-23). "L'avvocato di Angelina Jolie ha studiato a Lugano - Ticinonews". www.ticinonews.ch (in Italian). Retrieved 2018-08-14.
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