International School of Berne
Stiftsschule Engelberg
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,120 |
| Location | Bern, Bern | Engelberg, Obwalden |
| Altitude | 540m | 1,000m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 8 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, High School Diploma | Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | German |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | Swiss Federation |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 280 | 130 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 80 |
| Day Students | 250 | 50 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 10 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 45’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 42’000 | CHF 65’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 500 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 45’500 | CHF 67’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Berne vs Stiftsschule Engelberg: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Berne (founded 1961) and Stiftsschule Engelberg (founded 1120) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Bern, Bern and Engelberg, Obwalden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISBerne offers IB and High School Diploma curricula, while Stiftsschule Engelberg provides Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for ISBerne and CHF 45’000 for Stiftsschule Engelberg. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 45’500 and CHF 67’000.
Community: ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries, while Stiftsschule Engelberg has 130 students from 10 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.