International School of Berne
Institut Le Châtelard
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,954 |
| Location | Bern, Bern | Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud |
| Altitude | 540m | 960m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | girls-only |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 13–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:5 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 280 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 45 |
| Day Students | 250 | 15 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 42’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 6’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 45’500 | CHF 71’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Berne vs Institut Le Châtelard: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Berne (founded 1961) and Institut Le Châtelard (founded 1954) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Bern, Bern and Les Avants-sur-Montreux, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISBerne offers IB and High School Diploma curricula, while Institut Le Châtelard provides Swiss Matura and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for ISBerne and CHF 45’000 for Institut Le Châtelard. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 45’500 and CHF 71’500.
Community: ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries, while Institut Le Châtelard has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:5.