Collège du Léman
International School of Berne
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,961 |
| Location | Versoix, Geneva | Bern, Bern |
| Altitude | 380m | 540m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 2–18 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 8 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura, High School Diploma | IB, High School Diploma |
| Teaching Languages | English, French | English |
| Average IB Score | 33 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:7 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC, College Board | CIS, IB, NEASC |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1,900 | 280 |
| Boarding Students | 250 | 30 |
| Day Students | 1,650 | 250 |
| Nationalities | 120 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 25’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 95’000 | CHF 42’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 10’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 9’500 | CHF 3’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 104’500 | CHF 45’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Collège du Léman vs International School of Berne: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Collège du Léman (founded 1960) and International School of Berne (founded 1961) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Versoix, Geneva and Bern, Bern respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: CDL offers IB and AP and French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura and High School Diploma curricula, while ISBerne provides IB and High School Diploma. IB scores average 33 and 32 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for CDL and CHF 25’000 for ISBerne. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 104’500 and CHF 45’500.
Community: CDL has 1900 students from 120 countries, while ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:7 and 1:6.