International School of Berne
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,966 |
| Location | Bern, Bern | Blonay, Vaud |
| Altitude | 540m | 650m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 6–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, High School Diploma | French Baccalaureate, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 280 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 50 |
| Day Students | 250 | 10 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 25 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 42’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 1’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 6’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 45’500 | CHF 74’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Berne vs Chantemerle: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Berne (founded 1961) and Chantemerle (founded 1966) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Bern, Bern and Blonay, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISBerne offers IB and High School Diploma curricula, while Chantemerle provides French Baccalaureate and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for ISBerne and CHF 50’000 for Chantemerle. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 45’500 and CHF 74’000.
Community: ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries, while Chantemerle has 60 students from 25 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.