- Lugano
Overview
The TASIS High School Summer Program offers teens a blend of rigorous academics, cultural excursions, and adventure activities in Switzerland, promoting personal development and global connections.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Mornings
Academic Classes x4 hours
(English, Academic Writing, French, Lean Startup, Fine Art, Musical Theater, Digital Art, Filmmaking, Architecture & Design, Introduction to Investment, STEAM, La Cucina Italiana)
Afternoons
Play a sport, practice yoga, rehearse for a musical—afternoons are for sports, the arts, and outdoor adventures, where we can stretch our bodies and our minds.
Evenings
After dinner activities range from formal dances to group games, cinema nights to ice cream socials. This is a time for relaxing and enjoying each other’s company.
Weekends
Day trips include city breaks, adventure trips, and visits to nearby lidos. Overnight trips, at an extra cost, explore destinations in Switzerland, France, and Italy.
Key Features
Residential Programme :
- Session 1 : 23 June - 18 July : CHF 9, 500
- Session 2 : 21 July - 10 August : CHF 8, 000
Non-Residential Programme :
- Session 1 : From CHF 4, 600 to CHF 5, 700
- Session 2 : From CHF 4, 200 to CHF 4, 800
- Choose one academic course for the duration of the session (approx. 4 hours per day)
- Select two sports or activities in the afternoons (approx. 2 hours per day)
- Participate in weekend day-trips (included in tuition) or overnight excursions (additional cost) throughout Switzerland, Italy, and France
Overnight trips let students explore destinations further afield. Cultural trips may include Nice and Monaco, Venice, or Rome. Adventure trips explore the natural terrain around Zermatt, Interlaken, or Andermatt. Students stay for one or two nights. At an additional cost.
Depending on which of the two summer sessions they attend, students can choose from the following courses:
English as an Additional Language (EAL),
Academic writing,
Intensive French,
Learn startup masterclass,
Digital Photography,
Fine art portfolio,
Fashion & Textile Design,
Musical Theater,
Filmmaking,
Italian Cooking,
Introduction to investment.
