THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND

MISSION STATEMENTThe American School in Switzerland (TASIS) is part of a family of international schools that welcomes young people from all nationalities to an educational community which fosters a passion for excellence along with mutual respect and understanding. Consistent with the vision of its founder, M. Crist Fleming, TASIS is committed to transmitting the heritage of Western civilization and world cultures: the creations, achievements, traditions, and ideals from the past that offer purpose in the present and hope for the future. Seeking to balance the pursuit of knowledge with the love of wisdom, and promoting the skills of lifelong learning, an appreciation for beauty, and the development of character, each school combines a challenging academic program with opportunities for artistic endeavor, physical activity, and service to others. Believing in the worth of each individual and the importance of enduring relationships, TASIS seeks to embody and instill the values of personal responsibility, civility, compassion, justice, and truth.

THE SCHOOLTASIS is the first of several TASIS Schools founded by M. Crist Fleming. Founded in 1956 as a private, co-educational boarding and day school, it is the oldest American boarding school in Europe. TASIS is accredited by the New England Association

ACADEMIC PROFILE 2014-2015TASIS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges and the European Council of International Schools

of Schools & Colleges and the European Council of International Schools.

FACULTYThere are 56 faculty members in the High School, 80% of whom hold advanced degrees. Staff members represent over a dozen nationalities and many speak multiple languages. Our School actively encourages professional development, supports faculty graduate study, and requires peer observation and dialogue about teaching and learning.

STUDENT BODYThe High School (Grades 9-PG) includes 257 boarding students and 140 day students. The majority of students (61%) come from Europe, with 22% from the US and Canada, 9% from Latin America, 7% from Asia and 1% from the Middle East. 52 nationalities are represented. The Class of 2015 has 110 Seniors and 5 PGs. Our High School retention rate is 75%.

Headmaster: Dr. Charles Skipper High School Head: Dr. Robert A. Pierce

Director of University and College Counseling: Greg Birk - Phone: +41 91 986 5458 - greg.birk@tasis.chIB Diploma Coordinator and UK University Counselor: Howard Stickley - Phone: +41 91 960 5108 - howard.stickley@tasis.chUniversity and College Counselor: Carroll Birk - Phone: +41 91 986 5457 - carroll.birk@tasis.ch

EUROPE 61%

US & CANADA 22%

LATIN AMERICA 9%

ASIA 7%

MIDDLE EAST 1%

College Board CEEB Code: 796612

COURSE OFFERINGS

English• Introduction to Literature •World Literature• World Literature Honors •American Literature• British Literature • AP English Language and Composition• AP English Literature and Composition • IB English A1: Literature 1 •IB English A: Literature 2• IB English A: Language and Literature 1• IB English A: Language and Literature 2 English as an Additional Language • EAL 2: Low Intermediate •EAL 3: Intermediate• EAL 4: Upper Intermediate •EAL 5: Advanced• IB English B1 •IB English B2

Mathematics• Mathematics 1 Core •Mathematics 2 Core • Mathematics 3 Core •Mathematics 4 Core• Mathematics 1 Extended • Mathematics 2 Extended (includes second year Algebra topics)• Advanced Precalculus • AP Statistics •AP Calculus AB •AP Calculus BC • IB Mathematics 1, SL/HL •IB Mathematics 2 SL• IB Mathematics 2 HL •IB Math Studies 1SL• IB Math Studies 2 SL

History• Ancient & Medieval History •Modern History • United States History •Art History• EAL Ancient & Medieval History • EAL Modern History• AP European History •AP United States History• AP Government and Politics •AP Art History• AP Economics

• IB 20th Century World History 1• IB 20th Century World History 2• IB Economics 1•IB Economics 2• IB Theory of Knowledge 1 & 2

Science • Physics •Biology •Chemistry •Ecology •EAL Physics •EAL Biology• AP Biology •IB Biology 1 •IB Biology 2 •AP Physics 1 •IB Physics 1 SL• IB Physics 2 SL •IB Chemistry 1 •IB Chemistry 2 • IB Environmental Systems and Societies 1 SL• IB Environmental Systems and Societies 2 SL

Modern Languages• Level 1: French, Italian, Spanish; IB Ab Initio Year 1• Level 2: French, Italian, Spanish; IB Ab Initio Year 2• Level 3: French, Italian, Spanish; IB Language B SL Year 1• Level 4: French, Italian, Spanish; IB Language B SL Year 2; HL Year 1• Level 5: French, Italian, Spanish; IB Language B HL Year 2• IB Lingua Italiana Pre-IB •IB Italian A Literature •IB German A Literature• IB Russian A Literature• IB Native Language A (SSST: school-supported, self-taught), Year 1 and 2, SL

9° Grado - Sezione Italiana / 9th Grade Italian Section*• Lingua Italiana 9 •Storia Italiana 9 •Storia dell’Arte 9*Required for local residents according to cantonal law.

Fine Arts• Drawing & Painting •Advanced Drawing & Painting •Ceramics & Sculpture • Photography 1 •Photography 2 •Architecture 1•Architecture 2 • Instrumental Ensemble • Choir •Music Theater Arts •Music Literacy• Drama 1 •Drama 2 •IB Theatre Arts 1 & 2• IB Visual Arts (A1: Architecture; A1: Photography; A1: Drawing & Painting)• IB Visual Arts (A2: Architecture; A2: Photography; A2: Drawing & Painting)• AP Studio Art: 2D Art & Design: Drawing & Painting; Photography

CURRICULUM

TASIS offers an American college preparatory program with an International Baccalaureate option emphasizing a strong liberal arts education and requires components of community service and project-based academic travel experiences at all grade levels. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 19 credits and to enroll in a minimum of five full-credit courses each semester or the equivalent.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSThe minimum requirements for graduation are 19 credits, including:

• four years of English. English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) students must complete at least IB English B1 or EAL 5. Each student is required to pass an English or EAL course each year in order to advance to the next grade level.• three years of mathematics, including Mathematics 2 Extended, Mathematics 3, or the equivalent.• three years of history, including Modern History and US History or IB History.• three years of laboratory science, including one physical and one biological science course. • third-year proficiency in a modern language other than English. Native English speakers arriving in Grade 11 are required to demonstrate second-year proficiency in a modern language that is taught at TASIS from the introductory level, or to continue on to third-year proficiency if they have a background in Spanish, French, or Italian. Native English speakers arriving in Grade 12 and Post Graduate are expected to continue their study of a modern language, or complete one year of Spanish, French, or Italian.• one fine arts credit.• All students in Grades 6-10 are required to take Physical Education.• Senior Humanities, fulfilled by AP US History, Art History, AP Art History, IB Art History, or, for IB students, Theory of Knowledge. • fulfillment of the sports, activities, and Global Service Program requirements each sports season and semester at TASIS.• completion of all Academic Travel assignments and obligations.

Students are required to enroll in a minimum of five full-credit courses per year or the equivalent. An alternative program of studies may be designed for students with special talents, interests, or needs. Such a program must follow established guidelines and requires the approval of the Academic Committee. in good academic standing may travel independently on

weekends (at their own expense) to take advantage of the cultural diversity of Europe.

Ski WeekSki Week is an important component of the TASIS experience. It provides a week of enjoying the snow, learning to ski/ snowboard, and being together as a community away from the daily rhythms of the class day. This week heightens student and faculty awareness of the beauty and traditions of Alpine Switzerland. Academic programming for Ski Week includes extra Help Sessions, IB support, and College Counseling sessions.

RECENT STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES2014 SAT Scores

Verbal Math Writing

Mean Median Mean Median Mean Median

Class of 2014 native English speakers 581 600 578 580 587 595

Class of 2014 non-native English speakers 476 470 547 520 480 480

38% of the Class of 2014 were enrolled in English as an Additional Language courses.

2014 AP Exam ResultsIn 2014, 56 students took a total of 100 exams: 50% of scores were 4 or above; 23% earned top scores of 5. All students who take AP courses are encouraged to take the examination in this subject.2014 IB Exam Results In 2014, 62 students took 293 IB exams: 84.3% of scores were 4 or above; 63.8% 5 or above; 41.5% 6 or better.

Number of Diploma Candidates: 29 Percentage of Candidates earning Diplomas: 96.6% (worldwide in 2013: 79%)TASIS Mean Diploma Score: 33 World Mean Diploma Score: (2013) 29.9 Percentage of Candidates earning Bilingual Diplomas: 70.4% (worldwide in 2013: 28.2%) Highest TASIS IB Score: 43

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM STRENGTHS

Global Service ProgramThe Global Service Program was envisioned by Jan Opsahl ’68, the School’s first international student, who feels that the experience of serving those in need should be required for every TASIS student. Global Service groups partner with an array of organizations, from international nonprofits to small organic farms to country-specific institutions, and learn how they can use their individual strengths to help the mission of their groups. The Program awakens students to humanitarian needs, inspires them to build enduring, mutually-beneficial relationships, and leads them to a life of active citizenship and committed service. Students develop as leaders who take initiative, solve problems, and work as a team to improve the communities they serve. This special program is supported by the generous donation of CHF 3,000,000 from Mr. Opsahl and his family to the TASIS Foundation as a sustaining endowment: the Opsahl Global Service Endowment.

Academic & Independent TravelTravel is an integral part of a TASIS education. Whether Academic or independent travel, students have an exceptional opportunity to take advantage of their location in the middle of Europe. Academic Travel is part of the Middle and High School curriculum, required for all students, and a graduation requirement. Some travel assignments are related to courses of study, some to particular student interests and some are assigned by grade level. Destinations have included Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Strasbourg, Munich, Athens, and Istanbul and more distant locations in the UK, Portugal, Spain, Kenya, and Romania. Juniors, Seniors and Post Graduates

GRADING SYSTEM AND CLASS RANKThe school year is divided into two semesters, ending in December and June. The year-end grade is cumulative, covering the full work in a year’s course and reflects a 45%/55% weighting for the first and second semesters respectively. The Academic Honor Roll is calculated each midterm and end-of-semester grading period. Students

with a 3.8 or higher receive Highest Honors; 3.5 or higher receive High Honors; 3.2 or higher receive Honors.

TASIS does not rank students or report cumulative GPA because the vast majority of TASIS Seniors have been at TASIS for fewer than four semesters at the time of University application.

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Middlebury CollegeMontana State University, Bozeman Mount Holyoke CollegeNew College of Florida New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury New York University Newbury CollegeNortheastern UniversityNorthwestern University Northwood University, Florida Nova Southeastern UniversityOccidental CollegeOntario College of Art and DesignOtis College of Art and DesignPace University, New York CityPace University, PleasantvilleParsons The New School for Design Pennsylvania State University, University ParkPepperdine University Pitzer CollegePolytechnic Institute of NYU Pratt InstitutePratt MWP Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Radford UniversityRandolph College Reed CollegeRegis UniversityReinhardt College Rhode Island School of DesignRice University Ringling College of Art and Design Roanoke CollegeRochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams UniversityRoosevelt UniversityRose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyRyerson UniversitySalve Regina University San Jose State UniversitySanta Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of ChicagoSchool of Visual ArtsScripps CollegeSimmons CollegeSouthern California Institute of ArchitectureSouthern Methodist University Spelman College St. Edward’s UniversitySt. Francis UniversitySt. John’s CollegeSt. John’s University, QueensSt. John’s University, Staten Island St. Leo UniversitySt. Louis UniversitySt. Mary’s University of San AntonioStony Brook University Suffolk University Sweet Briar College Syracuse University Temple University Trinity College Tufts UniversityUniversity of Arizona University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley University of California, DavisUniversity of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, MercedUniversity of California, RiversideUniversity of California, San DiegoUniversity of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa CruzUniversity of Colorado, Boulder University of Connecticut University of DaytonUniversity of Denver University of FloridaUniversity of Hawaii, HiloUniversity of Hawaii, ManoaUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of Kansas University of KentuckyUniversity of Maine, Farmington University of Mary WashingtonUniversity of Maryland, College ParkUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts, Boston

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SWITZERLANDBusiness Hotel and Management SchoolBusiness School LausanneCésar Ritz CollegesEcole hotelière de Lausanne European University GenevaEuropean University Montreux Franklin UniversityGeneva School of Diplomacy and International RelationsGlion Institute of Higher Education Haute ecole pédagogique FribourgInternational University in Geneva Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Montreux School of BusinessSwiss Hotel Management SchoolUniversität BaselUniversité de FribourgUniversité de LausanneUniversità della Svizzera ItalianaUniversität ZürichWebster University Geneva

REST OF THE WORLD The American University of Paris, France The American University of Rome, ItalyThe Bernstein School of Musical Theater, ItalyErasmus University College, The NetherlandsESADE Business School, SpainEuropean School of Economics, ItalyThe Hague University, The NetherlandsIE University, SpainInstituto Europeo di Design, ItalyInstituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Ciudad, MexicoInternational University of Monaco International University of Southern Europe, SpainInstituto Marangoni, Italy John Cabot University, Italy LUISS: Independent International University of Social Studies in Rome, ItalyMassey University, New ZealandMODUL University, AustriaMunich Business School, GermanyParis College of Art, FrancePolitechnico di Milano, ItalySaint Louis University, Spain Sciences Po, FranceSuffolk University, Spain Touro College, GermanyUniversidad de las Américas, A.C.,$ MexicoUniversidad Iberoamericana, MexicoUniversità Bocconi, ItalyUniversità Cattolica del Sacro CuoreUniversiteit Maastricht, The NetherlandsUniversiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLANDMontagnola, Switzerland, 6926 – Tel +41 91 960 5151 – Fax +41 91 994 2364 – www.tasis.ch College Counseling Office: Tel +41 91 986 5457 – Fax +41 91 986 5462 – email college@tasis.chCollege Board CEEB Code: 796612 - International Baccalaureate School Code: 0834

UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CLASSES OF 2011-2014(Bold-face type indicates schools where graduates of the Classes of 2011 through 2014 matriculated)

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