International School Lausanne
International School in Lausanne
Quick answer
International School Lausanne delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 75 nationalities. Well-suited to premium-budget and internationally mobile families. Tuition of $28,200–$38,990/year is in line with Lausanne averages. The student body draws from 75 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at International School Lausanne.
- Tuition: $28,200–$38,990/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 19 Lausanne international school · 865 students total.
- 75 nationalities top: American, British, Swiss & French.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:30 for Primary School and 8:25 for Secondary School..
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
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75 (American, British, Swiss & French)
19 avg
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1962
IBO
About International School Lausanne
Founded in 1962, the International School of Lausanne is a non-profit, English language, IB World School set in beautiful Le Mont-sur-Lausanne. It welcomes students from 3 to 18 years of age, from over 75 nationalities, into a supportive environment that is intellectually stimulating and responsive to the students’ changing physical, social, and emotional needs.
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $28,200 – $38,990 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 28200-CHF 38990 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $35,155(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $36,655 |
| Cost position in Lausanne | 53th percentile(above average) |
IB
IB Diploma
Average score: 35.3 Success rate: 98%
French as a Dual Language Programme for several year groups and Arabic, Dutch, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
We provide appropriately matched support services in accordance with students’ needs as well as provide a learning structure for classroom teachers. - Progress Plan – Students with mild needs receive support according to the data collected from classroom teachers and, when necessary, external evaluations. This may include classroom and test-based accommodations. - Individualised Education Plan – Students with mild-to-moderate needs receive support based on data collected from classroom teachers and an external evaluation. This may include a class designed to support their specific needs as well receive classroom and test-based accommodations. - 1:1 Support – Students receive 1:1 support from an assistant based on their needs. These needs are assessed using data from classroom teachers and external evaluations. The costs are in addition to standard ISL fees. We also provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and have a well-being programme.
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8:30 for Primary School and 8:25 for Secondary School. – 15:30 for Early Childhood and 15:40 for the rest.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Lausanne
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: American, British, Swiss & French
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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