From the start of classes and the beginning of fall athletics to a boat dance on Lake Lugano and dorm hut hikes across Ticino, we take a photo-driven look at the past month at TASIS.

In recognition of TASIS Founder M. Crist Fleming’s profound effect on generations of students and educators, we commemorate Founder’s Day 2026 by offering a look at some of our favorite quotations from The Wit and Wisdom of Mary Crist Fleming.

Learn some of the facts and figures related to this year’s student body.

Founded by international education pioneer M. Crist Fleming in 1956 as the first American boarding school in Europe, TASIS The American School in Switzerland was honored to host its 70th-anniversary celebration over the weekend of August 21–23. Learn all about the celebration, which included the world premiere of a new documentary about the school, two performances of a musical based on the life of Mrs. Fleming, the official opening of Donald MacDermid Hall & Music Center, and so much more.

The long-awaited return of the joyous musical about the incomparable life of TASIS Founder M. Crist Fleming was one of the biggest highlights of the momentous celebration TASIS held over the weekend of August 21–23, 2026. See photos from the amazing performance and learn about the cast and crew.

The powerful documentary created by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and TASIS alumna Michele Josue ’97 was screened four times over the course of the school’s 70th-anniversary celebrations on August 21–23, 2026. Watch the inspiring film and learn about the world premiere.

​​​Learn about the educators who will be joining our community for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Our students closed down each session of the 2026 TASIS Summer Programs with an amazing celebration of the arts. See video recordings and photos from the outstanding performances and visual art exhibitions.

It is with gratitude that we announce a uniquely valuable program dedicated to honoring one of the most revered and beloved figures in TASIS history, Mr. William Eichner, who personifies what it means to be a member of the TASIS family. This new scholarship program in his honor symbolizes that his long commitment to American and international education in Europe and his deep love for the TASIS community will be recognized by opening doors for some exceptional students to experience the transformative power of a TASIS education.

Our students took a school-record 411 Advanced Placement exams this spring and scored a 4 or 5 on 64 percent of them. Learn more about this year’s incredible results.

The 25 IB Diploma candidates in the TASIS Class of 2026 earned a 100 percent pass rate on the May 2026 exams and did so with an average score of 34.2 that topped the world average by 3.3 points. Learn more about this year’s strong results.

The first session kicked off on June 21, and approximately 830 students will come to Lugano between the two sessions this summer. Read about the first few days, see photos, and learn how to keep an eye on the action throughout the summer.

Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff announced on the afternoon of June 5 that Ms. Rosenberger, who started at TASIS in 2018, is this year’s recipient of the prestigious award.

The Elementary School held its annual Moving-Up Ceremony in the Palmer Cultural Center on the morning of June 5. See photos and a recording of the speeches, class presentations, musical performances, and presentation of diplomas.

The Middle School held its annual Moving-Up Ceremony in the Palmer Cultural Center on the morning of June 4 to honor and say goodbye to the 48 students who will advance to High School in the fall. See photos and a recording of the ceremony, which included student and faculty speeches, musical performances, the presentation of awards and diplomas, and more.

From the Beat the Bells Run and the Spring Arts Festival to Graduation Week events and our 70th Commencement Ceremony, we take a photo-driven look at the past month at TASIS.

Supported by a first-rate College Counseling Office and an excellent faculty, all TASIS students who wish to go directly to university in the fall have secured a spot for the 2026–2027 academic year. Learn where the offers have come from.

Seventeen members of TASIS The American School in Switzerland's 70th graduating class earned special recognition at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Learn about this year's recipients.

We held our 70th Commencement Ceremony in the Palestra on the morning of May 23. Watch the full ceremony and a highlight video, learn about the graduates, see a full list of university acceptances, and find links to photo galleries from Graduation Week.

This year’s Senior Banquet was held in the Palestra on the evening of May 22 and included a delicious three-course meal, remarks from Associate Director of Advancement KC McKee and Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff, speeches from three members of the Class of 2026, a wide range of musical performances, and more. Watch the full banquet and see photos.

The capstone event of the 2026 TASIS Spring Arts Festival, our fourth annual performing arts showcase was held in the Palestra on May 16 and featured more than 200 talented students from all three TASIS divisions, with featured performances from orchestras, choirs, instrumentalists, theater groups, bands, dancers, and soloists. Watch the full show and a highlight video, see photos, and learn about the inspiration behind the incredible showcase and some of the exciting developments that unfolded as it came together.

This year’s festival included an opening assembly, a conducting workshop, a robust visual art exhibition, and a spectacular performing arts showcase, Moon Tree, that involved more than 200 students from all three TASIS divisions, with featured performances from orchestras, choirs, instrumentalists, theater groups, bands, dancers, and soloists. See video recordings and highlights, photo galleries, and a virtual tour of the art exhibition.

Elene Lomia ’27 highlights the story behind TASIS’s annual blood drive and shows how it honors the legacy of Joe Dusing, whose kindness left a lasting impact on the community. Through conversations with Ms. Angela Dusing, Elene explores how the event grew from personal loss into a meaningful tradition that encourages service, supports those in need, and reflects TASIS’s values of truth, goodness, and beauty. 

Athletic Director Masa Yo and Associate Athletic Director Alex Zanecchia ’02 hosted the annual Spring Athletics Banquet on the evening of May 7 and announced this year’s Pride Award and Triple Tiger Award recipients in addition to the winners of the Varsity Golf, Tennis, and Track & Field team awards. 

Congratulations to Director Matthew Frazier-Smith and the TASIS Middle School Theater Company for three incredible performances of this year’s musical in the Palmer Cultural Center over the course of May 1–4. See photos and learn about the cast and crew.

Twenty-six runners took off from campus at 9:15 on the morning of May 3 with the goal of making it to Lake Lugano and back before the Chiesa di Sant'Abbondio bells rang at 10:00. Learn about this year’s run.

From a well-deserved spring holiday and an Opsahl Global Service Program trip to Thailand to Elementary School Book Week and celebrations of academic, athletic, and co-curricular successes, we take a photo-driven look at the past month at TASIS.

This year’s Book Week was held from April 20–24 and was centered around the theme of “Be Curious! Dive into Nonfiction.” It included a three-day visit from the award-winning author and illustrator, a large book fair, and many themed dress-up days and fun activities designed to celebrate the joy of reading and encourage students to discover and read new kinds of books.

The High School Faculty selected three students from grade 11 to receive the 2026 Junior Awards in recognition of their commitment to service. Learn about this year's recipients.

At the High School Spring Academic Awards Ceremony on the morning of April 13, Head of High School Dr. Mark Abisi announced that eight students from the Class of 2027 have been inducted to the TASIS Cum Laude Society chapter in recognition of their exceptional academic achievements. The TASIS chapter, which was established in 2017 and remains the only one in Switzerland, now totals 83 members.