International schools in Bern
5 international schools in Bern. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Prices and living conditions in Switzerland
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$9.55 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$31.83 |
| Kimchi stew · 1 serving | US$44.55 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$2.42 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano, Tall size) · 1 cup | US$8.78 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 1.5l | US$0.32 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$1.9 |
| Train fare · Base fare (per zone), Zurich | US$5.98 |
| Tram fare · Base fare (per zone), Zurich | US$5.98 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$8.91 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 5.4
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
CHF 10K – CHF 56.6K
≈ USD 12.2K – ≈ USD 69.1K
Based on 2 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- IB1 · 20%
- British (IGCSE/A Level)1 · 20%
- American (AP)1 · 20%
- French1 · 20%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ1 · 20%
- Montessori / alternative1 · 20%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 1 | 17% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 1 | 17% |
| American (AP) | 1 | 17% |
| French | 1 | 17% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 1 | 17% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 17% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 1 | 17% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 1 | 17% |
| American (AP) | 1 | 17% |
| French | 1 | 17% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 1 | 17% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 17% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-09 | 1 |
| 2026-11-16 | 1 |
| 2026-11-25 | 1 |
| 2026-11-30 | 1 |
| 2027-03-02 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
École Française Internationale de BerneFrench · Ages 3–15- International School of BerneIB · American (AP) · Ages 3–18From CHF 10K a year
International School of NeuchâtelMontessori / alternative · Ages 2–12
Neuchâtel Junior CollegeAustralian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 17–18From CHF 56.6K a year
The British School BernBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18
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Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov9Mon
- Nov16Mon
- Nov25WedOpen dayAll day
Discovery Day
International School of BerneBernChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov30Mon
- Mar2Tue
- Mar2TueOpen day09:30 CET (local time)
Open House
The British School BernBernChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page
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