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TASIS - Posted Wednesday, Mar 25, 2020 3:25:00 PM
As a follow-up to our initial article about distance learning at TASIS, we discuss the results of surveys that were sent to Middle and High School parents at the end of week one.
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Mar 20, 2020 6:17:00 PM
Our teachers are working incredibly hard to make the best of a difficult situation and ensure that our students stay on track with their studies as we await further developments on the coronavirus pandemic. Learn about some of the successes of our first week of distance learning.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Mar 17, 2020 2:24:00 PM
Learn why we believe the TASIS Summer Programs are the best in the world.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Although there are earlier references to "International Day" or "International Night" scattered throughout our archives, the first reference to "International Week" we could find was in the 1995 yearbook. See how the yearbook team covered the week.
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Jane Wilson ’22 and Alexia Dochnal ’22 - Posted Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020 8:15:00 AM
Alexia Dochnal '22 and Jane Wilson '22 examine how their time at TASIS has made them more international, reflect upon why International Week is such an important tradition, and discuss some of their favorite memories through the years.
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bshea - Posted Monday, Feb 24, 2020 8:00:00 AM
Daisy Bachofen '20 did an outstanding job capturing the excitement of this year's International Food Fair, a signature International Week event. Enjoy her video.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Feb 20, 2020 5:37:08 PM
Planhotel Hospitality Group President Sara Rosso Cipolini addressed the senior class in the Palmer Center on the evening of February 17, marking the third installment of the 2019–2020 TASIS Speaker Series.
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Joy Mack ’21 - Posted Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020 5:12:00 PM
Joy Mack '21 discusses how a school as international as TASIS benefits from setting aside one week each year to celebrate the cultural richness of its community.
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TASIS - Posted Monday, Feb 10, 2020 9:12:00 PM
TASIS kicked off International Week 2020 on the morning of February 10 with a lively Opening Ceremony that included the Parade of Flags, the presentation of Torch Awards, an IB Theatre presentation, and several outstanding music and dance performances. Watch the ceremony and read about some of the highlights.
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Feb 7, 2020 4:00:00 PM
Since 1979, the TASIS Model UN program has helped the School realize Mrs. Fleming's vision of creating "not international schools but international human beings." Enjoy a pictorial review of this year's trip.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Jan 31, 2020 12:56:32 PM
We are pleased to announce that the TASIS family of schools will soon be using a new set of crests. Learn what drove this change and see the results.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Jan 30, 2020 9:00:00 PM
We will soon enhance our campus with a beautiful synthetic ice rink designed to build community spirit and engage students in a variety of wholesome activities, including hockey, figure skating, broomball, and curling. Learn more about this exciting addition.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020 9:35:00 PM
Deutsche Welle correspondent Thomas Sparrow delivered an engaging talk to TASIS seniors in the Palmer Center and connected with students in a number of classes over the course of a three-day visit in late January that represented the second installment of the 2019–2020 TASIS Speaker Series. Learn more and watch his full address.
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bshea - Posted Monday, Jan 27, 2020 4:00:00 PM
This edition of alumni notes focuses on impressive recent achievements in acting, writing, fashion design, visual arts, and more.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, Jan 25, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Movement Outreach student leader Alexia Dochnal '22 reports on an exciting addition to the TASIS Service Learning Program and discusses the program's new structure, which requires all 10th-grade students to serve the local community for a full year.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Jan 24, 2020 1:07:20 PM
This year's High School Spring Musical will be followed by the Middle School Musical, Alice in Wonderland JR., on May 15–17 and the Elementary School Musical, Out of the Woods, on May 26–27.
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Joy Mack ’21 - Posted Saturday, Jan 18, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Student representative Joy Mack '21 examines the unheralded but valuable role the High School Student Council plays at TASIS, discusses some of the events the group has organized in recent years, and outlines its goals for the future.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Jan 16, 2020 2:39:00 PM
Fifteen students used the LEGO MINDSTORMS® platform to design, build, and program robots at a regional tournament at Centro Professionale Tecnico in Lugano on January 11. Learn how this year's teams did.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Jan 10, 2020 10:00:00 AM
Christopher Hyland '66 is the true embodiment of what Mrs. Fleming wanted to do with her schools. Truth, goodness, and beauty continue to guide his remarkable life.
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TASIS - Posted Monday, Dec 30, 2019 9:00:00 AM
What happened at TASIS in 2019? Below we highlight a story or two from the TASIS Blog from each month this year.
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TASIS - Posted Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019 2:48:00 PM
Students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through five put forth a delightful performance at the annual Elementary School Christmas Concert in the Palestra on the morning of December 18. Watch the full performance, see photos, and learn who participated in this year's concert.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Dec 12, 2019 3:41:00 PM
Families are welcome to visit from 8:30–10:45 AM to tour the TASIS campus, meet the Elementary School's leadership team, and learn about various aspects of the School's academic program.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019 3:40:00 PM
TASIS opened the holiday season in style with a wonderful Holiday Market and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the afternoon and evening of December 6. Learn what made this year's event stand out.
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bshea - Posted Monday, Dec 9, 2019 12:00:00 PM
This year's extraordinary Christmas Service was celebrated at the beautiful church of San Nicolao della Flüe on the afternoon of Sunday, December 8. Watch the full service, see a collection of photographs, and learn who contributed to this annual community-building event.
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Valentina Alencar Barros - Posted Thursday, Dec 5, 2019 5:00:00 PM
Valentina Alencar Barros '22 interviewed Learning Resource Center (LRC) Director Dr. Andrew Rhein, who started at TASIS in the fall of 2019 and believes the LRC can serve as a valuable resource for any student who wishes to improve academically.
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Skye Rourke ’20 - Posted Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Skye Rourke '20 looks back at the Global Service Program trip she made to Ulgii, Mongolia, last June and discusses how its impact has only grown stronger with the passage of time.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Nov 28, 2019 5:22:00 PM
The TASIS "Mo Bros" have now released seven music videos and raised more than CHF 10,000 for the Movember Foundation, a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, and longer lives. Check out their latest production and learn more about the Movember movement at TASIS.
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TASIS - Posted Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019 12:05:00 PM
Director Julie Frazier-Smith and the Sweet November Dance Company performed 10 choreographed dances in front of a huge crowd in the Palmer Center on the evening of November 26. Watch the full performance and learn more about the company.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019 5:13:40 PM
TASIS Portugal Headmaster Keith Chicquen lays out his vision for the newest member of the TASIS family of schools.
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Alexia Dochnal ’22 - Posted Monday, Nov 25, 2019 5:00:00 PM
Alexia Dochnal '22 reflects upon the Honors World Literature Academic Travel trip to Florence, in which she and her classmates explored the homeland of the incomparable Italian poet Dante Alighieri.
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Jane Wilson ’22 - Posted Sunday, Nov 24, 2019 4:50:00 PM
Jane Wilson '22 shares some of her favorite memories from the many school trips she has been on since starting at TASIS in 2013.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, Nov 23, 2019 2:25:00 PM
Guided by Director Valerie Bijur Carlson and Assistant Director Matthew Frazier-Smith, the TASIS High School Theater Company delivered three excellent performances of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol in the Palmer Center over the weekend of November 15–17. Watch two of the shows, see photographs, and learn about the cast and crew, which relied upon contributions from students in all three TASIS divisions.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Nov 22, 2019 4:41:00 PM
Learn who won the awards for each High School and Middle School team for the fall athletics season, read recaps of tournaments and individual matches, see photo galleries, and enjoy the impressive presentation put together for the High School Athletics Assembly.
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Joy Mack '21 - Posted Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019 12:00:00 PM
Joy Mack '21 discusses the IB/AP Physics Academic Travel trip to Bern and Geneva, where students had the unique opportunity to visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and tour a number of prominent energy plants.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019 12:38:00 PM
From "Bah, Humbug" to "God bless us all, every one," we are sure audiences will love every moment of this treasured holiday classic, which opens in the Palmer Center on the evening of November 15.
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TASIS - Posted Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 8:00:00 AM
This edition of alumni notes focuses on recent creative achievements, from pottery to podcasting, Netflix to memoir writing.
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bshea - Posted Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019 3:36:00 PM
Dr. Sirén—a 1988 graduate of TASIS who now serves as the Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director of the renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery—addressed the entire senior class, led a question-and-answer session with students and faculty members, and spent time with IB and AP visual arts classes over the course of a three-day visit in late October.
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Mark Chevalier - Posted Monday, Oct 28, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Director of Communications Mark Chevalier sat down with Middle School Italian Teacher Ms. Irene Avaldi-Bianchini, who has been at TASIS since 2003 and feels more strongly than ever that this generation of students has a very bright future.
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Alexia Dochnal ’22 - Posted Sunday, Oct 27, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Alexia Dochnal '22 interviewed Middle School English Teacher Ms. Ritta El-Manadily, who has taught at TASIS since 2005 and believes that the student should always be at the center of one's teaching universe.
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Jane Wilson ’22 - Posted Saturday, Oct 26, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Jane Wilson '22 sat down with Elementary School teacher Ms. Sarah Maas Bearden, who started at TASIS in 2013 and currently teaches fourth grade while also serving as Core Knowledge Coordinator. She emphasizes openness and honesty in the classroom and encourages her students to aim high.
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Joy Mack ’21 - Posted Friday, Oct 25, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Joy Mack '21 interviewed Elementary School Teacher Ms. Natasha Koltypin, who has taught both Kindergarten and first grade since starting at TASIS in 2015 and believes it is essential to forge a personal connection with each student.
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Nicole Abrate Echezarreta ’20 - Posted Thursday, Oct 24, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Nicole Abrate Echezarreta '20 interviewed High School German Teacher Ms. Ania Barciak and crafted a thoughtful profile.
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TASIS - Posted Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019 12:29:44 PM
Ollie Rasini '99 reflects upon the time she spent with the TASIS Middle School community last fall and offers valuable advice to both current students and her fellow alumni.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Oct 18, 2019 12:44:20 PM
More than 400 TASIS High School students and faculty members participated in the School's third annual Terry Fox Run—completing as many 500-meter laps as possible in 45 minutes—on the afternoon of October 16 to raise money for cancer research and honor the legacy of inspiring athlete, humanitarian, and activist Terry Fox.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 9:55:30 AM
Dr. Sirén—a 1988 graduate of TASIS who now serves as the Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director of the renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery—will visit seven IB and AP visual arts classes, address the entire senior class, and lead a question-and-answer session with students and faculty members.
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bshea - Posted Monday, Oct 14, 2019 2:47:04 PM
TASIS was honored to welcome the families of Middle and High School students to campus October 11–12. Watch the Family Weekend Assembly and learn a bit about this annual tradition.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Oct 10, 2019 12:39:00 PM
TASIS Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff delivered a series of engaging lectures about Aristotle's Virtue Ethics to Theory of Knowledge (TOK) classes in early October.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 11:00:00 AM
Aurelia Dochnal '19 (Poland) will pursue a joint Bachelor's and Master's Degree in East Asian Studies at Yale University after a remarkable five years at TASIS that also led to offers from University of Oxford, Stanford University, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, and Williams College.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Minjoon Seo (South Korea) will continue his studies at Imperial College London after also considering offers from University of Toronto, University College London, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and University of Hong Kong.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 8:00:00 AM
Lana Kozak '19 (Ukraine) could not pass up a rare unconditional offer from University of the Arts London, one of the world's top schools for art and design, despite receiving offers from two more prestigious art schools: University for the Creative Arts and Goldsmiths, University of London.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Sep 26, 2019 7:00:00 AM
Refilwe Lauren Riba '19 (South Africa) will pursue a Bachelor of Law at University of Cape Town after turning down offers from University of Kent, Newcastle University, City University of London, University of Leeds, and King's College London.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 5:00:00 PM
Filippo Cipolini '19 (Switzerland/Italy) will continue his studies at Boston University after an outstanding 13 years at TASIS that culminated with a Bilingual IB Diploma and an inspiring speech at the 2019 Senior Banquet.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 4:00:00 PM
Virginia Italia '19 (Italy/Switzerland) will seek a degree in Architecture at University of Manchester after also considering offers from University of Bath, University of Sheffield, and University of Westminster.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Yeonkyung Irene Lee '19 (South Korea) will study Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London after also receiving offers from University College London, King's College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Toronto, and University of British Columbia.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 2:00:00 PM
Alex Secilmis '19 (Turkey/USA) will study English Literature with Film Studies at King's College London after turning down offers from University of St Andrews, Bath Spa University, and Emerson College.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 1:00:00 PM
After six outstanding years at TASIS, 2018 Cathy Clark Memorial Scholarship recipient Diana Khassanova '19 (Kazakhstan) has decided to pursue a degree in History of Art at University of Warwick.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Sep 20, 2019 5:00:00 PM
TASIS held a special assembly featuring a keynote presentation from Dr. William Sawyer, a senior computational scientist at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre, and lessons in Elementary, Middle, and High School classes throughout the day were directly connected to environmental issues. The day of action will be followed by a week of awareness and activism with several anchor events designed to foster collaboration among teachers, administrators, and students.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Sep 19, 2019 9:00:00 AM
TASIS Foundation Board member Dr. Michael D. Aeschliman's first book has been re-released with a substantial new introduction by the award-winning English science writer Dr. James LeFanu. Learn about the book and Dr. Aeschliman's distinguished 50-year career in education.
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marslanian - Posted Friday, Sep 13, 2019 1:47:00 PM
TASIS held a special Founder's Day Assembly on the afternoon of September 12 to commemorate the incredible life of M. Crist Fleming, who overcame many obstacles to found the School in 1956 and nurture it to greatness.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Sep 11, 2019 4:58:00 PM
We are thrilled to announce that the TASIS family will be extending to the Iberian peninsula in the fall of 2020! Learn about this exciting development.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Sep 5, 2019 1:00:00 PM
We love to share stories of alumni connections when they are brought to our attention. This month we take a look at an emerging friendship between Caroline Rothstein '01 and 2018 Valedictorian Shu Ye, both of whom matriculated to the University of Pennsylvania following their graduations from TASIS.
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bshea - Posted Friday, Aug 30, 2019 11:49:00 AM
Learn about the size of each division, the number of students who are new to TASIS, which nations are represented, which languages are spoken, and more.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Aug 29, 2019 9:00:00 AM
TASIS is delighted to welcome an outstanding group of new faculty members for the 2019–2020 Academic Year. Learn about each addition.
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marslanian - Posted Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019 2:00:00 PM
Beginning at the age of seven, children in the Le Château des Enfants (CDE) program have the opportunity to be boarding students at the TASIS Summer Programs. In this inspiring new video created by Graham Pearsall and Alex Secilmis '19, several of these students discuss what they love most about the program.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Aug 15, 2019 3:00:00 PM
The 2019 TASIS Summer Programs began with hundreds of students arriving on campus on the morning of June 21 and concluded with a series of wonderful Final Night Celebrations on the evening of August 9. The days in between were packed with intensive academic courses, brilliant displays of visual and performing arts, thrilling outdoor adventures, advanced sports training, exciting travel experiences, and much more. Our highlight videos chronicle the action—one week at a time.
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TASIS - Posted Monday, Aug 12, 2019 9:00:00 AM
Students who attended the 2019 TASIS Summer Programs had the opportunity to pursue a huge variety of performing arts offerings under the direction of the best team in the business. See the culmination of their hard work.
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Aug 9, 2019 2:04:00 PM
TASIS cordially invites American citizens to its campus in Montagnola between 16:30–18:30 for passport applications, notarial services, and other consular services.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Jul 25, 2019 11:45:00 AM
Twenty-five AP Scholars and a school success rate of 89 percent are among the highlights from the 2019 Advanced Placement exams. Learn more about this year's results.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Jul 23, 2019 12:51:00 PM
The average score posted by the 50 TASIS students who earned an IB Diploma was 32.2—2.6 points above the 2019 worldwide average. Learn more about this year's results.
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TASIS - Posted Monday, Jul 22, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Assistant Athletic Director Alex Zanecchia and several coaches and student athletes discuss the TASIS Athletics Program, which encompasses competitive varsity programs, recreational activities, and community-building events.
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TASIS - Posted Sunday, Jul 21, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Executive Chef Fabio Marrone and the TASIS Dining Services team are proud that the School has earned the Swiss Fourchette Verte label, which signifies that each meal served is healthy and well-balanced.
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Jun 28, 2019 3:00:00 PM
High School boarding students showcase their rooms and discuss what life is like in the TASIS dorms.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Jun 27, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Student artists and members of the High School's visual and performing arts departments discuss what makes the TASIS Fine Arts Program so special.
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TASIS - Posted Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Enjoy a 360-degree tour of TASIS and a closer look at several of the iconic locations on campus.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Jun 25, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Our live-stream of the full Commencement Ceremony has been cleaned up in post-production and divided into smaller segments to make it easier to watch the content you're interested in.
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TASIS - Posted Monday, Jun 24, 2019 10:41:01 AM
The 2019 TASIS Summer Programs in Lugano, Switzerland, officially opened on June 22. Read about the early days, see photos and video highlights, and learn how you can keep an eye on the action this summer.
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Esma Karuv ’19 - Posted Wednesday, Jun 19, 2019 9:52:15 AM
In her final article as a TASIS student writer, Esma Karuv '19 comes to terms with the end of a High School career that was a "magical integration of service, integrity, humility, compassion, responsibility, and vision."
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TASIS - Posted Friday, Jun 7, 2019 11:55:00 AM
TASIS Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff has announced that Elementary School Music Teacher Melody Tibbits Zanecchia is the recipient of the 2019 Khan-Page Master Teacher Award.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, Jun 6, 2019 5:41:13 PM
The TASIS Elementary School held its annual Moving-Up Ceremony in the Palestra on the morning of June 6. See photos and video footage of student presentations, musical performances, the presentation of diplomas, and more.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, Jun 5, 2019 5:48:56 PM
The Middle School held its annual Moving-Up Ceremony in the Palmer Center on the afternoon on June 4. See photos and video footage of student speeches, musical performances, the presentation of awards and diplomas, and more.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 5:08:00 PM
The 102 students in the Class of 2019 were accepted to 168 universities and colleges in 11 nations, including a total of 61 offers from schools ranked in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education 2018–2019 World University Rankings.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 2:40:00 PM
The American School in Switzerland held its 63rd Commencement Ceremony in the Palestra on the morning of June 1. Watch the full ceremony, learn about the 102 graduates, see a comprehensive list of university acceptances, and discover how to download or order photos from a packed Graduation Week.
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TASIS - Posted Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 1:30:00 PM
Fourteen members of The American School in Switzerland's 63rd graduating class earned special recognition at the 2019 Commencement Ceremony. Learn about this year's recipients.
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TASIS - Posted Saturday, Jun 1, 2019 8:00:00 AM
Highlights from the 2019 Senior Banquet included two moving musical performances, poignant remarks from Headmaster Christopher Nikoloff, and inspiring speeches from six members of the Class of 2019. See how the evening unfolded.
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TASIS - Posted Thursday, May 30, 2019 8:00:00 AM
Each spring, the TASIS High School Faculty selects several philanthropic students from grade 11 to receive the distinguished Junior Awards. Read about this year's recipients.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, May 29, 2019 10:00:00 PM
The Elementary School Theater Company put forth two outstanding performances of The Prince and the Pauper in the Palmer Center on the evenings of May 28–29. The world premiere was filmed and can be watched in full.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, May 28, 2019 2:32:00 PM
The third class of the chapter, which now totals 25 members, comprises three scholars from the Class of 2019 and four from the Class of 2020.
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TASIS - Posted Sunday, May 26, 2019 12:00:00 PM
See the list of award recipients for each High School and Middle School spring team, learn who was named male and female athlete of the year, and enjoy an entertaining highlight video from the season.
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bshea - Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:59:38 PM
The 45th annual TASIS Spring Arts Festival began in earnest with an assembly in the Palestra on the morning of May 14 and concluded with an inspiring celebration on the evening of May 19. Read about the week and watch many of the events.
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Joy Mack ’21 - Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2019 12:00:00 PM
Fresh off completing her first Advanced Placement class—AP European History—and sitting for the exam, Joy Mack '21 shares some valuable advice.
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Nicole Abrate Echezarreta ’20 - Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2019 12:00:00 PM
Nicole Abrate Echezarreta '20 interviewed Ms. Anna Kavalauskas, who joined the High School English Department in 2011 after serving as a counselor in the TASIS Summer Programs nearly a decade earlier, and crafted a thoughtful profile.
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bshea - Posted Saturday, May 11, 2019 1:00:00 PM
More than 40 members of the TASIS community ignored cold and rainy conditions in their quest to complete the 7th annual Walk for Water on the afternoon of May 8, helping raise CHF 200 for clean water initiatives.
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TASIS - Posted Friday, May 10, 2019 2:35:00 PM
All members of the TASIS community and the general public are cordially invited to campus from May 10–19 to enjoy concerts, theatrical performances, dance performances, film screenings, visual arts exhibitions, guest lectures, art workshops, and more. See the full schedule of events.
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marslanian - Posted Thursday, May 2, 2019 12:39:00 PM
Thirty-eight students, faculty and staff members, parents, and guests made it down to Lake Lugano and back before the Sant'Abbondio bells chimed at 7:00. They helped raise more than CHF 400 for the Nepal Global Service Program group.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019 2:23:37 PM
Experienced and budding thespians and musicians in all three TASIS divisions have made the most of the weeks leading up to the 2019 Spring Arts Festival, attending an IB Theatre workshop in Geneva, creating an original piece of musical theater/operetta, performing a modified version of Romeo and Juliet, celebrating International Jazz Day, and preparing for the upcoming Elementary School and Middle School Spring Musicals.
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TASIS - Posted Sunday, Apr 28, 2019 2:15:00 PM
Prolific student filmmaker Alex Secilmis '19 capped off his TASIS career in style with the release of the feature-length comedy Ric Tac Two, which premiered in front of a large crowd in the Palmer Center on the evening of April 11. Enjoy the hilarious film, which features a deep and talented cast of 40 TASIS students and teachers, and learn more about Alex's remarkable achievements.
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TASIS - Posted Saturday, Apr 27, 2019 12:00:00 PM
In the latest episode of TASIS Stories, Director of Communications Mark Chevalier sits down with three of the School's exceptional young artists—Francis Accilien '19, Lana Kozak '19, and Sofya Rappoport '22—to learn about their backgrounds, the opportunities they've had to grow as artists at TASIS, their thoughts on the upcoming Spring Arts Festival, and their future ambitions.
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Cristina Estevez ’19 - Posted Friday, Apr 26, 2019 8:00:00 AM
With Graduation Weekend just a month away, student filmmaker Cristina Estevez '19 set out to discover what the amazing Class of 2019 will miss most about TASIS.
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bshea - Posted Thursday, Apr 25, 2019 4:00:00 PM
Seven TASIS students and two faculty leaders spent the first half of their spring holiday in Rîșcova, Moldova, where they worked closely with EcoVisio Moldova to implement a number of community initiatives. Read a recap of this year's trip and watch an excellent video created by Iris Kaymak '20.
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TASIS - Posted Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019 12:00:00 PM
TASIS Elementary School Teacher Matthew James Friday discusses his first Global Service Program trip to Ethiopia, a journey defined by smiles, love, and important life lessons. We also hear from two fifth-grade students who have previously worked with Nuovo Fiore Ethiopia.
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