École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande
International School in Lausanne
Quick answer
École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families. At $14,400–$28,800/year, it sits below the Lausanne average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IB Diploma and TOEFL.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and TOEFL.
- Tuition: $14,400–$28,800/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 22) Lausanne international school · 550 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at Kindergarten: 09:00 Primary School: 09:00 Middle School: 08:20 High School: 08:20.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
550
15 avg / 22 max
Available
IBO
IB Diploma and TOEFL
About École Nouvelle de la Suisse Romande
ENSR International School is a leading private educational establishment in French-speaking Switzerland, whose mission is to equip young people with the skills and knowledge they need to take their place in an ever-changing society and world.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $14,400 – $28,800 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 14400-CHF 28800 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $22,920(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $24,420 |
| Cost position in Lausanne | 27th percentile(mid-range) |
IB
IB Diploma and TOEFL
Swiss Maturity Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate (IB), DELF/DALF, Cambridge Young Learners, Cambridge First Certificate, Cambridge Advanced Certificate, Cambridge Proficiency, TOEFL, Goethe-Institut, Instituto Cervantes, Istituto Dante Alighieri
Above national/ international average
Chinese, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Farsi
Adapted learning plans, student-specific accommodations for tests and examinations
Yes
Yes
Kindergarten: 09:00 Primary School: 09:00 Middle School: 08:20 High School: 08:20 – Kindergarten: 14:45 (optional extracurricular activities until 16:00) Primary School: 14:45 (optional extracurricular activities until 16:00) Middle School: 14:45 (optional extracurricular activities until 16:00) High School: 16:20
Yes (Fourchette Verte)
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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