Leysin American School
International School of Berne
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,961 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Bern, Bern |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 540m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 3–18 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 3 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IB, High School Diploma |
| Teaching Languages | English | English |
| Average IB Score | 32 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:6 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | CIS, IB, NEASC |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 280 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 30 |
| Day Students | 40 | 250 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 40 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 25’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 42’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 1’500 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 5’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 3’500 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 45’500 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs International School of Berne: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and International School of Berne (founded 1961) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Bern, Bern respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while ISBerne provides IB and High School Diploma. IB scores average 32 and 32 respectively.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 25’000 for ISBerne. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 45’500.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while ISBerne has 280 students from 40 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:6.