The British School Bern
International School in Bern
Quick answer
The British School Bern offers a multi-track British and American programme, with a 38-year track record in Bern. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels and US Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, American leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and US Diploma.
- Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 9:00.
Rolling
1988
IGCSE and A-Levels and US Diploma
About The British School Bern
The British School of Bern is an English-speaking, international day school established in 1988. It is for pupils of all nationalities from the ages of three to eighteen years.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
British, American
IGCSE and A-Levels and US Diploma
IGCSE, A Levels US High School Diploma
French, German
unknown
English as an additional language (EAL)
9:00 – 15:30
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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