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International School of Lausanne (ISL)

An established English-medium day school above Lausanne and one of the area's leading IB World Schools.

International School of Lausanne (ISL)

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Overview
Location
Le Mont-sur-Lausanne · Vaud
Type
Day
Ages
3–18
Curriculum
IB
Language
English
Size
≈ 845 students
Student body
Around 70 nationalities represented
Students
Girls & boys (co-educational)
Academic & learning environment

ISL offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum, from the Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes through to the Diploma Programme, with a bilingual pathway in the primary years. Diploma outcomes have consistently sat above the global average.

Student experience

As a day school for ages three to eighteen, it brings together a broad international community on a single campus. Pastoral structures span the early years through to senior students preparing for university.

Extra-curricular activities

A wide co-curricular programme spans performing arts, music, sport, outdoor activities, community engagement and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

Admissions

Admission follows enquiry, a school visit and a formal application, with a one-off acceptance fee on confirmation of a place.

Key strengths
  • Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP)
  • Strong, consistently above-average Diploma results
  • Highly international community
  • Established day school near Lausanne
Fees (indicative)
Tuition
≈ CHF 28,200–38,990 per year
Admission
CHF 5,000 acceptance fee

Indicative annual figures, subject to change — confirmed precisely as part of an advisory conversation.

Our perspective

A dependable option for internationally mobile families settled around Lausanne who want an all-through IB education without boarding.

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.