International School of Berne
Collège Champittet
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,903 |
| Location | Bern, Bern | Pully, Vaud |
| Altitude | 540m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, High School Diploma | IB, Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | French, English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:8 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | CIS, IB, Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 280 | 850 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 60 |
| Day Students | 250 | 790 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 50 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 25’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 42’000 | CHF 75’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 6’700 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 45’500 | CHF 81’700 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Berne vs Collège Champittet: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Berne (founded 1961) and Collège Champittet (founded 1903) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Bern, Bern and Pully, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISBerne offers IB and High School Diploma curricula, while Champittet provides IB and Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate. IB scores average 32 and 33 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for ISBerne and CHF 25’000 for Champittet. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 45’500 and CHF 81’700.
Community: ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries, while Champittet has 850 students from 50 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:8.