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Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland

Switzerland, Lausanne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Japanese
Fees CHF 48,000 - 50,400
Ages 15 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 135
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1990
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Japanese Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, French, Japanese
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages High School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

KLAS is a boarding high school in Leysin, Switzerland, aligned with the Japanese education system. Its three‑year program serves students aged 15 to 18 (grades 10–12) and leads to eligibility for Japanese and non‑Japanese universities. The curriculum combines the Japanese Curriculum with Advanced Placement, and in 11th and 12th grades students can choose the Main Bilingual Program or the Advanced English Program, supporting English, Japanese, and French development. The school is accredited by MEXT and recognized by Vaud cantonal authorities. Students live in dormitories for boys and girls, each overseen by a dorm parent; daily routines run 08:00–15:25 for classes, 16:00–17:45 for activities, 19:00–21:00 for study, with in‑room time 22:00–22:30. Each student participates in at least two supervised after‑school activities weekly. Leysin's ski resort enables ski/snowboard sessions. Offerings include a Musical Production since 1995, Model United Nations, music and language lessons, choir, concert band, exchange program, trips, and college guidance.

Vermont 6, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland

The Essentials

Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland has 135 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, Japanese.

Location
Route de Versmont 6 CP110, 1854 Leysin, Switzerland. Leysin lies on a sunny plateau at about 1200 meters above the Rhone Valley and Lake Geneva, and is accessible by rail and road; Geneva Airport is about 90 minutes from KLAS by road to Aigle and then by mountain road to Leysin. By train, it takes about two hours from the airport with a change at Aigle to the Leysin funicular to Leysin-Feydey.

Stages
Three-year high school (10th through 12th grades), approximately 45 students per grade.

Type
High school with dormitory life.

Country affiliation
Japan (affiliated with the Japanese education system; graduates eligible for Japanese universities).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school provides boarding as a core component of its program. It operates separate boys' and girls' dormitories with a dedicated dorm parent for each. The dorm mother and dorm father supervise life in the dorms and provide further support and guidance to students; they do not teach. Dorm life is a central aspect of student life at KLAS.

Governance and Ownership
KLAS was founded in 1990 and is owned by the Kumon Gakuen Educational Foundation. It is accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and recognized by the Vaud cantonal education authorities.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland ranges from CHF 48,000 to CHF 50,400 for 2026/27.

Annual tuition and total annual school fee
- CHF 50,400 per year is the school's annual school fee for new entrants (amount charged in Swiss francs).

Breakdown of the annual school fee (full year)
- Tuition (classes and faculty): CHF 20,000 per year.
- School activity fee (European and Swiss cultural trips, day trips, clubs, faculty-family activities, student council events, ski/snowboard lessons): CHF 10,100 per year.
- Boarding and meal costs (all meals every day, linen, cleaning, utilities): CHF 12,800 per year.
- Facility fee (land, buildings and maintenance for school and dormitory): CHF 7,500 per year.

Tuition by year group / per-term amounts
- The published annual school fee is CHF 50,400 per student; no separate published schedule by grade level is shown. The annual fee is collected in two installments; therefore each installment equals CHF 25,200 (half of CHF 50,400).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual school fees are payable in Swiss francs and are due in two installments each year. The deadlines are at the end of June and at the end of December (payment by the end of June and by the end of December). The Japanese-yen equivalent will vary with the exchange rate at time of payment.

Application and admissions payments
- Overseas application (examination) fee: JPY 30,000 (payable by telegraphic/bank transfer to the designated account when submitting application materials; net-banking transfers are also accepted).
- Enrollment (admission) deposit at time of acceptance: JPY 600,000, payable by bank transfer to the school's designated account. This enrollment deposit is not returned if the candidate later declines admission.

Boarding fees
- Boarding and meal costs are included in the annual school fee as the line item “寮費・食費” of CHF 12,800 per year (this covers full daily meals, linen, cleaning and utilities). Boarding is therefore part of the CHF 50,400 annual charge.

Other costs and typical additional expenses
- Medical insurance: approximately CHF 1,600 per year.
- IELTS test fees (twice yearly estimate): approximately CHF 780.
- Student residence permit application fee and student residence tax: approximately CHF 750.
- Textbooks: from CHF 75–180 if ordering from Japan (varies by year/subjects), or about CHF 100–200 if ordered from outside Japan.
- Sports centre annual fee / ski pass: about CHF 500 (age-dependent).
- Winter temporary home-travel (round-trip Switzerland–Japan estimate): about CHF 1,500.
- The school collects an upfront personal-spending deposit for managed student personal expenses: CHF 6,000 per year is collected and held/managed by the school.
- Participation in optional or additional activities may incur separate charges.
- No separate uniform fee is listed as a standalone item in the published fee breakdown.

Refund information
- The enrollment (admission) deposit of JPY 600,000 is non-refundable if the candidate declines admission after payment. No separate refund schedule for tuition installments is specified in the published fee information.

Fee payment options and currency
- All regular school charges are billed in Swiss francs (CHF). Payments for school fees are expected in Swiss francs; the Japanese-yen equivalent will change with exchange rates.
- Application and admission-related fees are paid by bank transfer (telegraphic transfer) to the school's designated bank account; net-banking transfers are explicitly accepted for the application fee. For international payments, parents should use bank transfer / telegraphic transfer in the required currency as instructed by the school.
Academics

Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland teaches Japanese Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
KLAS provides a strong university preparatory education in a school community that fosters moral and intellectual growth, competence in academic and extracurricular areas, an appreciation of creativity and artistic expression, and an understanding of people of other traditions and cultures.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are eligible for acceptance into Japanese and non-Japanese universities.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school emphasizes English communication; students come with the desire to perfect their English and to interact with peers from diverse backgrounds.
Parent Experience

History
KLAS was founded in 1990. It is owned by the Kumon Gakuen Educational Foundation. It is accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), enabling its graduates to be eligible for acceptance into Japanese and non-Japanese universities. It is recognized by educational authorities in Vaud canton.

Community
KLAS operates as a boarding school with a dedicated dorm parent in each of the boys' and girls' dorms. The typical day balances classwork with recreational and sports activities and independent study, with two supervised after-school activities required each week. Afternoon activities include interscholastic and non-competitive sports, as well as private music and language lessons, choir, concert band, Model United Nations, and college guidance. The community is enriched by an Exchange Program with Winnipeg, September trips for outdoor adventures, cultural trips to European cities, a Model United Nations team since 1998, and a musical production performed for the Leysin community since 1995.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
KLAS is a boarding high school with separate dormitories for boys and girls, each overseen by a dedicated dorm parent. The daily schedule runs from 08:00 to 15:25 for classes, 16:00 to 17:45 for activities, 19:00 to 21:00 for study hall, with in-room time at 22:00 and lights out at 22:30. All students participate in at least two supervised afternoon activities each week, with options in sports and other pursuits. Interscholastic sports include badminton, basketball, running, skiing, soccer, snowboarding, swimming, tennis, and volleyball; non-competitive options include fitness, ice-skating, mountain biking, squash, and trekking. Leysin is a major ski resort, enabling ski and snowboard activities with instruction and school team competition; additional offerings include private music and language lessons, choir, concert band, Model United Nations, and college guidance. Leysin is reachable from Geneva by road (about 90 minutes to Aigle, then mountain road) or by train (about two hours from the airport, with a change at Aigle).

Sports Facilities
The school offers a broad range of sports through supervised afternoon activities, including badminton, basketball, running, skiing, soccer, snowboarding, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Non-competitive sports include fitness, ice-skating, mountain biking, squash, and trekking. Leysin's location as a major ski resort supports winter activities with ski or snowboard instruction two afternoons per week. The KLAS ski and snowboard teams compete against other schools. In addition to sports, students may participate in after-school activities such as private music and language lessons, choir, concert band, Model United Nations, and college guidance.

Academic Facilities
KLAS is a three-year high school (10th–12th grades) with about 45 students per grade and 27 full-time teachers. The school year runs July through May with five terms per year. The program meets the requirements of the Japanese Ministry of Education and supports English and French development alongside Japanese. In 11th and 12th grades, students can choose the Main Bilingual Program (MBP) or the Advanced English Program (AEP), both offering English classes and elective courses in English or Japanese. In 12th grade, students may participate in the Summer Abroad Program (SAP) or the Summer in Leysin (SIL); an on-campus intensive English program is available for those not doing SAP.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school has two sister schools in Winnipeg, Canada; students spend the first half of Term 1 at KLAS living in the dorms, and their KLAS partners visit in Canada staying in homes. September Trips involve groups of about twenty for two days of adventure, including kayaking, trekking, and canyoning. Swiss Culturals in the fall visit Zurich, Lugano, Bern, and Geneva, with a Venice trip for seniors in the spring European Culturals; reports in English are written after trips and awards are given in assembly. Optional trips occur in spring and summer breaks, and humanitarian/field trips may be organized by faculty. The school also runs a Model United Nations team, which attends The Hague International MUN for a week each January after summer preparation. A musical production has been staged since 1995, with four months of rehearsals and a full stage with orchestra, lighting, and props; about one-third of the student body participates.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
KLAS offers a three-year high school program (grades 10–12) with about 45 students per grade and 27 full-time teachers. In the upper grades, students choose between the Main Bilingual Program (MBP) and the Advanced English Program (AEP), with a wide selection of English courses and elective options in English or Japanese. The program develops English and French language skills while continuing to support the mother tongue, Japanese, in line with Japanese education requirements. In Term 1 of the 12th grade, students may participate in the Summer Abroad Program (SAP) at universities in the USA or the UK, or study on campus through Summer in Leysin (SIL), which includes ESL and English-taught content classes.

Arts & Creative
KLAS offers substantial arts involvement, including a Musical Production that has been staged since 1995, with four months of rehearsals, an on-stage orchestra, and stage lighting and props. The production engages a large portion of the student body, roughly one‑third, in this major school-wide activity. Additional arts opportunities include private music and language lessons, choir, and concert band club.

Cultural & Language
KLAS operates an Exchange Program with two sister schools in Winnipeg, Canada; students spend the first half of Term 1 at KLAS, and partner students visit in Canada, fostering cross-cultural exchange. The school also conducts Cultural Trips, with fall Swiss trips to Zurich, Lugano, Bern, Geneva, and Lucerne, and spring European trips to Budapest, Prague, Florence, Vienna, Munich, and Barcelona; students write reports in English on these experiences and may receive awards. Model United Nations has been active since 1998, with a yearly Hague MUN trip and preparatory meetings to study UN issues and country assignments.

Social & Hobbies
All students participate in at least two supervised afternoon activities each week, choosing from a range of sports such as badminton, basketball, running, skiing, soccer, snowboarding, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Non-competitive sports including fitness, ice-skating, mountain biking, squash, and trekking are also available. Additional options include private music and language lessons, choir, concert band club, Model United Nations, and college guidance. In winter Leysin's ski season provides two full afternoons of ski or snowboard instruction, with the school's ski and snowboard teams competing against other schools.

Community & Service
Optional trips are organized in spring and summer breaks, and there are humanitarian and field trips arranged by faculty. Exchange Program fosters international interaction and cultural exposure beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
KLAS has two college guidance counselors—one for Japanese universities and one for non-Japanese universities—to advise students in college selection and placement. There are three tracks (Track 1 for Japanese universities, Track 2 for non-Japanese universities, Track 3 for undecided) that begin in tenth grade and continue after graduation, with the academic department coordinating course selection. Counselors coordinate college fairs and arrange visits from college representatives to KLAS. Model United Nations participation also develops leadership and awareness of global issues.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Dormitory Life is supported by dedicated dorm parents for both boys and girls, who oversee dorm life and provide guidance. The daily schedule balances class time, recreational and sports activities, and independent study, with at least two after-school activities and a weekly study hall. Afternoon Activities include interscholastic sports and non-competitive options, with Winter Activities offering two afternoons of skiing or snowboarding each week and competition by the school's ski and snowboard teams. It is common for students to experience a sense of community and personal growth through boarding life and structured routines.
Languages

Language Provision
KLAS provides a university preparatory education and English-language communication development; it is accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), enabling graduates to be eligible for acceptance into Japanese and non-Japanese universities.
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