International School of Berne
International School of Schaffhausen
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 2,003 |
| Location | Bern, Bern | Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen |
| Altitude | 540m | 400m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 2 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, High School Diploma | IB |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | 34 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | CIS, IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 280 | 300 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 30 |
| Day Students | 250 | 270 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 50’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 42’000 | CHF 68’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 4’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 45’500 | CHF 72’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Berne vs International School of Schaffhausen: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Berne (founded 1961) and International School of Schaffhausen (founded 2003) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Bern, Bern and Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISBerne offers IB and High School Diploma curricula, while ISSH provides IB. IB scores average 32 and 34 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for ISBerne and CHF 50’000 for ISSH. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 45’500 and CHF 72’500.
Community: ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries, while ISSH has 300 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:7.