International School of Berne
Lemania-Verbier International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 2,010 |
| Location | Bern, Bern | Verbier, Valais |
| Altitude | 540m | 1,500m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 3–18 |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, High School Diploma | IB, IGCSE |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | IB |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 280 | 100 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 50 |
| Day Students | 250 | 50 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 35’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 42’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 8’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 9’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 45’500 | CHF 74’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Berne vs Lemania-Verbier International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Berne (founded 1961) and Lemania-Verbier International School (founded 2010) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Bern, Bern and Verbier, Valais respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISBerne offers IB and High School Diploma curricula, while LVIS provides IB and IGCSE.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for ISBerne and CHF 35’000 for LVIS. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 45’500 and CHF 74’500.
Community: ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries, while LVIS has 100 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.