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ISBerne vs ISA

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

International School of Berne

Bern, Bern
Founded 1961
280 students
40 nationalities
From CHF 25’000
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International School Altdorf

Altdorf, Uri
Founded 2016
80 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 55’000
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Category
ISBerne
ISA
General
Founded1,9612,016
LocationBern, BernAltdorf, Uri
Altitude540m450m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range3–1813–19
Campus Size3 hectares2 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, High School DiplomaIB
Teaching LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Average IB Score3236
Student:Teacher Ratio1:61:6
AccreditationsCIS, IB, NEASCIB
Student Body
Total Students28080
Boarding Students3040
Day Students25040
Nationalities4020
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 25’000CHF 55’000
Tuition (to)CHF 42’000CHF 75’000
Registration FeeCHF 1’500CHF 1’500
DepositCHF 5’000CHF 8’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 3’500CHF 4’000
True Annual CostCHF 45’500CHF 79’000
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

ISBerne — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsArt StudioSports HallLibraryCafeteria

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingTennisSkiingAthletics

ISA — Facilities

Modern CampusScience LabsIT CenterSports HallStudent ResidenceLibrary

Sports

FootballBasketballSwimmingSkiingHikingClimbingVolleyball

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International School of Berne vs International School Altdorf: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both International School of Berne (founded 1961) and International School Altdorf (founded 2016) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Bern, Bern and Altdorf, Uri respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: ISBerne offers IB and High School Diploma curricula, while ISA provides IB. IB scores average 32 and 36 respectively.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for ISBerne and CHF 55’000 for ISA. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 45’500 and CHF 79’000.

Community: ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries, while ISA has 80 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.