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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.