International School of Berne
International School in Bern
Quick answer
International School of Berne (ISBerne) serves 275 students from 40 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma at upper school, accredited by IBO, CIS, NEASC and ECIS — a four-accreditation set. Tuition $21,985-$39,465 per year. Strong fit for diplomatic, federal-government-affiliated and corporate expat families on Berne assignments seeking American/IB-track education in Switzerland's federal capital.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American taught at International School of Berne.
- Tuition: $21,985–$39,465/yr published annual range.
- 40 nationalities top: American, British, German.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC plus 1 more.
275
40 (American, British, German, Japanese, Kenyan and Swiss)
20 max
Rolling
1961
IBO, CIS, NEASC, ECIS
About International School of Berne
Established in 1961, the International School of Berne is a creative learning community for students from all over the world. Within the framework of the three International Baccalaureate Programmes, guided by ISB teachers and staff, students aged 3 - 18 have the opportunity to become open-minded, principled, knowledgeable, confident lifelong learners and multilingual citizens of the world.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $21,985 – $39,465 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 21985-CHF 39465 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $32,155(+5%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $33,655 |
| Cost position in Bern | 80th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
Students at ISBerne take exams for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program.
Students at the International School of Berne (ISBerne) consistently perform well above the world averages on external examinations.
German and French are taught as part of the curriculum and students have access to a First Language/Mother Tongue program after school.
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ISBerne is an inclusive community, and we pride ourselves on supporting students with mild to low-moderate learning needs. A certain level of learning support is included in ISBerne's tuition fees.
ISBerne offers English as a School Language (ESL) support to students. There is no additional fee for ESL support and it is included as part of our school's tuition fees.
8:30 – 15:30
ISBerne has a full-service, on-site cafeteria open from 7:30-15:00 on school days. The cafeteria offers a varied daily menu served as a free-choice hot buffet that always includes a vegetarian option and homemade soup. Also on offer is a salad bar, sandwiches, baked goods and more! All food is prepared fresh and on-site using local or organic foods whenever possible.
Our cafeteria offers a healthy and varied menu served as a free-choice hot buffet. The buffet always includes a vegetarian option, homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and much more. All food is prepared fresh daily and on-site using local or organic foods whenever possible. Microwaves are available for students who prefer to bring meals from home or have special diets.
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Fee Position in Bern
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: American, British, German, Japanese, Kenyan and Swiss
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