Student Health

Nurses follow confidentiality protocols per Swiss law. Parents are notified via Magnus Health about routine care. According to Swiss law, your child is entitled to confidentiality regarding health-related issues on the principle of capacity of judgement, however parental involvement is always encouraged.

Counselors maintain confidentiality per legal and ethical guidelines, balancing this with parents' rights. They may share information with relevant staff for safety. By law, counselors must report imminent harm, suspected child or elder abuse, and neglect.

Faculty follow ethical confidentiality standards and share medical information discreetly to support students in a pastoral role within the boarding school environment.

LAS uses Magnus Health SMR for secure, accurate student medical records, accessible to parents and staff. The web-based system minimizes paperwork and ensures continuous updates. All records are confidential, with hard copies securely stored in the Health Center. Parents are notified via email after  a student has a consultation in order to log in and access details.

Students who fall ill after-school hours should contact the dorm duty supervisor or weekend rover. Minor issues can be addressed with the first aid kit and the duty teacher’s pastoral care knowledge. If escalation of care is needed, the Nurse on Call will be contacted by an adult staff member.

Students seeking a ski/snowboard exemption for the season must provide a medical certificate or parental explanation, updated annually and sent to nurses@las.ch. Exempt students must either be in a supervised study hall or alternative physical activity, if possible.

Do not send your student to LAS with any medication unless it is accompanied by a diagnostic report and a prescription with the medication name, ingredients, and dosage clearly labeled in English. Students may not keep medication in the dorm without nurse approval, including over-the-counter items. Any medications found in student rooms will be confiscated and stored in the Health Center. If a student is ill or injured, the LAS Health Center will provide necessary medication, either through a doctor's prescription or approved over-the-counter options. Parents consent to the nurse and pastoral care team administering over-the-counter medications, taking into account any allergies and the manufacturer's recommended dosage. Students who take daily prescription medications are responsible for remembering to take them independently. The health center provides a one-week supply at a time.

If a student cannot attend class due to serious illness or injury, the Health Center will coordinate with parents and the dorm head to create a care plan. Options include returning home, temporary parental care in Leysin, or arranging a personal caregiver at the parents’ expense. If a parent comes to Switzerland to care for their child, they assume responsibility for the student's medical care until the student returns to school.

Counselors support academic, career, and personal development, connecting students, parents, and teachers. Services include 1:1 sessions, group counseling, and faculty consultation. Ongoing issues may lead to outside therapy referrals with parent consent. Students who harm or threaten harm may be asked to withdraw.