From its founding in 1956 to her passing in 2009, M. Crist Fleming cited TASIS as the fulfillment of her dreams and encouraged students to follow their own—to dream big enough and bold enough to lead a life of consequence and make the world "a better place in small and large ways for all the humans who inhabit it."
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about Courage To Dream Big
TASIS is located in the village of Montagnola on the Collina d'Oro, or Hill of Gold, just above Lugano. This lush, beautiful region is a lively area with many things to experience.
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about Beautiful Campus Setting
We challenge students of all ages and abilities. In the classical liberal arts tradition, our academic program features the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs and a consummate English-as-an-Additional-Language program.
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about Exceptional Academic Programs
TASIS is known for attracting educators who are adventurous, driven, and enthusiastic, and more than 70 percent of our faculty hold advanced degrees. We are proud to employ gifted, passionate teachers who encourage intellectual curiosity and demand the most from their students.
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about Outstanding Faculty
Our many talented artists are inspired by a majestic natural setting and enjoy access to a robust Fine Arts curriculum that includes more than 20 High School classes in Visual Arts, Music, and Drama, ranging from introductory courses in Photography to IB and AP offerings in Theatre, Architecture, and Drawing & Painting.
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about Inspired Artists
From the early days of Elementary School through the demanding IB and AP classes offered at the High School level, our first-rate math, science, and computer science teachers deliver a cutting-edge program designed to provide students with the tools they’ll need to confront the many challenges facing our world.
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about Superb STEM Education (opens in new window/tab)
Our student body represents more than 60 nations and speaks more than 30 languages. The TASIS experience unlocks the unique potential of every student and produces what M. Crist Fleming called "international human beings—men and women who are capable of moving easily in any society and any civilization on the face of the earth."
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about Vibrant Global Community
TASIS pioneered the concept of academic travel. Since 1956, our students have been exploring Europe, once via a fleet of VW vans and nowadays via planes, trains, and buses. Course content comes alive as students become confident, curious travelers.
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about Europe as Our Classroom
Service Learning is an important part of a TASIS education. Elementary and Middle School students learn about the benefits of serving others, while our High School students participate in our Global Service Program, where students experience firsthand the impact of serving others around the world.
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about Service on a Global Scale