International School of Berne
Swiss Boarding School Disentis
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 2,019 |
| Location | Bern, Bern | Disentis, Graubünden |
| Altitude | 540m | 1,130m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 12–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, High School Diploma | A-Levels, Swiss Matura |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, German |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 280 | 60 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 55 |
| Day Students | 250 | 5 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 20 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 60’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 42’000 | CHF 78’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | CHF 10’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 5’000 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 45’500 | CHF 83’000 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Berne vs Swiss Boarding School Disentis: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Berne (founded 1961) and Swiss Boarding School Disentis (founded 2019) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Bern, Bern and Disentis, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISBerne offers IB and High School Diploma curricula, while SBD provides A-Levels and Swiss Matura.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for ISBerne and CHF 60’000 for SBD. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 45’500 and CHF 83’000.
Community: ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries, while SBD has 60 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.