International School of Berne
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,961 | 1,972 |
| Location | Bern, Bern | Leysin, Vaud |
| Altitude | 540m | 1,263m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 3–18 | 5–18 |
| Campus Size | 3 hectares | Leysin campus |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, High School Diploma | |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, IB, NEASC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 280 | 0 |
| Boarding Students | 30 | 0 |
| Day Students | 250 | 0 |
| Nationalities | 40 | 75 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 25’000 | CHF 1’850 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 42’000 | CHF 4’250 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 1’500 | N/A |
| Deposit | CHF 5’000 | N/A |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 3’500 | CHF 0 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 45’500 | CHF 4’250 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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International School of Berne vs Village Camps: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both International School of Berne (founded 1961) and Village Camps (founded 1972) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Bern, Bern and Leysin, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: ISBerne offers IB and High School Diploma curricula, while Village Camps provides .
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 25’000 for ISBerne and CHF 1’850 for Village Camps. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 45’500 and CHF 4’250.
Community: ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries, while Village Camps has 0 students from 75 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.