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International School of Bern (ISBerne)
An accredited English-language day school near Bern educating pupils from early years through to the IB Diploma.
International School of Bern (ISBerne)
- Location
- Gümligen / Berne · Bern
- Type
- Day
- Ages
- 3–18
- Curriculum
- IB
- Language
- English
- Size
- ≈ 300 students
- Student body
- 40+ nationalities
- Students
- Girls & boys (co-educational)
Founded in 1961, ISBerne offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum across the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, with a bilingual diploma option and newer German-English pathways aligned to Lehrplan 21. English is the main language of instruction, though it is not the first language for most pupils.
The school is a close-knit, largely mobile international community where many families stay for several years. A Grade 10 bridging year supports pupils moving from the Swiss system.
Pupils take part in arts, athletics and the International Award, alongside Outdoor Education Week, Ski and Skate Fridays and after-school activities.
ISBerne welcomes new pupils year-round where space allows, with support available in English, German or French.
- Full IB continuum, ages 3–18
- Bilingual diploma option
- International community
- English-medium day school
- Tuition
- CHF 29,660–39,215 (2025-26, by grade)
- Admission
- CHF 250 application; CHF 4,000 capital fund (new entrants)
Indicative annual figures, subject to change — confirmed precisely as part of an advisory conversation.
Well suited to internationally mobile families near Bern wanting a continuous English-language IB education.
Selecting the right school depends on a careful understanding of the student’s profile and long-term objectives — our advisory work focuses on aligning these elements.