Thirty members of the TASIS community set out from campus at 9:15 on the morning of May 4 with the goal of running to Lake Lugano and back before the Chiesa di Sant'Abbondio bells rang at 10:00. Learn about this year’s record-setting run.

Stella Timm ’27 interviewed High School Math Teacher and Dorm Parent Tessa Bragger and a number of boarding students to learn more about the Monticello Dormitory and the TASIS Residential Life Program.

Congratulations to Director Julie Frazier-Smith and the TASIS High School Theater Company for four exceptional performances of the jukebox musical inspired by the music of Elvis Presley in the Palmer Cultural Center on March 20–23. See photos and learn about the cast and crew.

A Service Learning group for 10th graders at TASIS, the focus of Intergenerations is to connect students with the residents of Al Pagnolo, a retirement home in nearby Sorengo. Stella Timm ’27 sat down with faculty leaders Abby Gagnon and Brian Barry and also interviewed an Al Pagnolo resident to shine a light on the important work this group does.

This year’s special skiing/snowboarding trip for seniors was held in Laax from February 13–16 and included two and a half days on the slopes, snowshoeing, ice skating, a treetop hike, delicious meals, and an assortment of other group activities. Charlotte Welborn ’25 provides advice for students who may travel to Laax in the future.

TASIS began International Week 2025 on the morning of February 17 with an inspiring Opening Ceremony that included remarks from Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff, a Parade of Flags, a lovely musical performance, and the presentation of Torch Awards. Learn more and watch the full ceremony.

Led by Director Julie Frazier-Smith and Music Director Melody Tibbits Zanecchia, Elementary School students delivered four outstanding performances of the Disney classic in the Palmer Cultural Center on January 23–24. 

The second installment of the 2024–2025 TASIS Speaker Series brought to campus the leaders of Zagato Atelier, a company that has been synonymous with coachbuilding—a specialized craft that combines art, design, and engineering—for more than 100 years. Mr. Zagato and Ms. Rivolta Zagato delivered a keynote address to TASIS seniors and visited several classes over the course of their two-day visit on January 20–21.

Guided by Artistic Director Julie Frazier-Smith, dancers from the TASIS Elementary School, Middle School, and High School put on an incredible performance in front of a packed house in the Palmer Cultural Center on the evening of November 27.

Congratulations to Director Matthew Frazier-Smith and the TASIS High School Theater Company for four amazing performances of the Oscar Wilde classic on November 21–24. Learn more and watch video recordings of two of the shows.

Described as “a force for positive change in the world of university counseling,” Ms. Fishbein was honored at the Council of International Schools Global Forum in Basel, Switzerland, on November 15.

Middle School and High School parents visited campus on October 10 to attend classes with their children, watch a beautiful assembly that commemorated the incredible life of TASIS Founder M. Crist Fleming, and enjoy an evening reception in the Palmer Cultural Center.

The highly decorated founder of the Mino Caggiula Architects studio addressed the senior class in the Palmer Cultural Center on the evening of September 16 and also spent time with students in Architecture & Design and IB Visual Arts classes.

The Stanford University professor and author of five award-winning poetry collections visited campus from September 9–11 as the 2024 Linda Buchanan Poet in Residence, a role he also filled in 2018. Learn about his visit and listen to his interview with Julianne Vogt ’26.

Each spring the High School Faculty selects three students in grade 11 who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to service and recognizes them with the prestigious Junior Awards. Read about this year's recipients.

Guided by a tremendous faculty and outstanding College Counseling Office, all TASIS students planning to go straight to university next year have now secured a spot for the fall. Learn where the offers have come from.

Eighteen members of TASIS The American School in Switzerland's 68th graduating class earned special recognition at the 2024 Commencement Ceremony. Learn about this year's recipients.

Held in the Palestra on the evening of May 24, the largest Senior Banquet in school history included opening remarks from Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff, poignant speeches from three members of the Class of 2024, a wide variety of excellent musical performances, and more. Watch the full banquet.

Nearly 400 TASIS parents, alumni, faculty members, and friends gathered in the magically transformed Palestra on the evening of May 18 for an unforgettable evening that included gourmet food, incredible live entertainment, silent and live auctions, and so much more.

Forty-four members of the TASIS community departed from campus at 9:15 on the morning of May 5 with the goal of running to Lake Lugano and back before the bells of Chiesa di Sant'Abbondio rang at 10:00. Learn about this year’s record-setting run.

This year’s festival will include a special assembly, a performance from the Middle School Drama classes, an Elementary School Conducting Workshop, an Advanced Piano Recital, and a robust Visual Arts Exhibition before concluding with the second annual Performing Arts Showcase, Dream, on May 19. Learn more and see the full schedule of events.

This year’s Book Week was held from April 22–26 and was centered around the theme of "Empathy: Where Hearts and Stories Meet." See highlights from the week and read interviews Daniella Linares ’24 conducted with Elementary School Librarian Erin Fitzgerald, Elementary School Literacy and Language Coordinator Melissa Fogal, and a number of Elementary School students.

With the aim of exploring how Hermann Hesse's ideas on world literature help us understand global literature today, poet and philosopher Stella N'Djoku interviewed TASIS High School English Department Chair Dr. Chris Love and three TASIS seniors—Giada Giuliani, Anna Batyreva, and Ilana Uribe Zuluaga—to learn about the works of literature that have been most significant in their journeys as readers and scholars. This event marked the second edition of the Hesse Now: A Library of World Literature talk series. 

Architectural Digest Magazine has featured TASIS in its article about “nine striking boarding schools around the world.”

The aim of DECA is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Hannah Yon ’24 profiles the newly formed TASIS DECA Club—the first of its kind in Switzerland. 

Joy Wang ’25 writes about the robust university fair that the TASIS College Counseling Office hosted on campus on April 15.

In this engaging essay, TASIS Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff examines how TASIS’s motto—Verum, Bonum, Pulchrum—offers a window into how the institution views the universe, particularly in light of the rapid advance of artificial intelligence.

Joy Wang ’25 interviewed 10 Middle and High School students before and after this year’s International Week and shared their responses in an uplifting video.

In this thoughtful essay, Daniella Linares ’24 discusses why it is essential to recognize, understand, and appreciate the beliefs, customs, and traditions of different cultures—particularly at a school with more than 60 nations represented in its student body each year.

In a memorable speech in 1983, TASIS Founder M. Crist Fleming said, “What we are doing, or at least attempting to do, is to create not international schools but international human beings, men and women who are capable of moving easily in any society and any civilization on the face of the earth, people who do not have to overcome the barriers of prejudice or even unfamiliarity in communicating with their fellow human beings, no matter what their backgrounds.” We take a look at how a first-rate Model United Nations program has helped TASIS fulfill Mrs. Fleming’s vision through the years.

TASIS was delighted to welcome distinguished a cappella group The Princeton Footnotes and three cast members of West Side Story for a variety of performances and workshops between January 21–24.

TASIS kicked off International Week 2024 on the morning of January 22 with a beautiful Opening Ceremony that included a Parade of Flags, the presentation of Torch Awards, and two excellent musical performances. Learn more and watch the full ceremony.

Led by Ms. Julie Frazier-Smith and Ms. Melody Tibbits Zanecchia, Elementary School students delivered outstanding performances of the original musical in the Palmer Cultural Center on the evenings of January 18–19. Watch the premiere and learn who was involved in this impressive production.

Foundation Board member Dr. Michael D. Aeschliman discusses the origin and history of an important TASIS tradition, the annual Christmas Service.

Dancers and actors from the TASIS High School, Middle School, Elementary School, and Faculty delivered an amazing performance in front of a packed house in the Palmer Cultural Center on the evening of November 22.

2023 was a milestone year for TASIS legend Bill Eichner in many ways. Learn about his incredible life and career at TASIS—and what his hopes are for the future. 

Physical education classes at TASIS will now have access to a resource and software platform built specifically to help track, report, and develop functional movement for students.

Middle School and High School parents came to campus on October 5 to attend classes with their children and watch a beautiful assembly that celebrated the incomparable life of TASIS founder and international education pioneer M. Crist Fleming. Later in the evening they enjoyed an elegant Family Weekend event at Villa Principe Leopoldo that was organized by the TASIS Parent Association.

Learn about the dynamic educators who will be joining the TASIS community for the 2023–2024 academic year.

Seventeen TASIS students and four faculty chaperones traveled to Zambia and Botswana from June 9–22 for the Serving Southern Africa trip, an integral part of the School’s pioneering Opsahl Global Service Program. Vitor Mendes chronicled the action throughout the two-week trip and put together a powerful video that is not to be missed.

The TASIS Elementary School held its annual Moving-Up Ceremony in the Palmer Cultural Center on the morning of June 9. See photos and video footage of student presentations, musical performances, the presentation of diplomas, and more. 

Fourteen members of TASIS The American School in Switzerland's 67th graduating class earned special recognition at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Learn about this year's recipients.

The American School in Switzerland held its 67th Commencement Ceremony in the Palestra on the morning of May 27. Watch the full ceremony, learn about the graduates, see a full list of university acceptances, and find links to photo galleries from Graduation Week.

Highlights from this year’s Senior Banquet included inspiring speeches from five members of the Class of 2023, poignant remarks from Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff, and an excellent musical performance.

This year’s festival included two musicals, a piano recital, a visual art exhibition, and a spectacular performing arts showcase at Palazzo dei Congressi that involved more than 150 singers, players, actors, and dancers from the TASIS community. See video recordings, photo galleries, and a 3D scan of all the artwork.

Joy Wang ’25 was inspired to interview Alumni and Development Officer Zuleika Tipismana after learning about her incredible story. 

This year’s festival will start with a special performance of the Middle School Musical on Thursday, May 11, and conclude with the final performance of the Elementary School Musical on Thursday, May 25. In between there will be additional performances of both musicals, a robust Visual Art Exhibition, a piano recital, and an exciting performing arts showcase at Palazzo dei Congressi.