International School of Berne
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
- American
Per yearabout USD 12.2K–48.1K
CHF 10K–39.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
The International School of Berne (ISBerne) is a fully accredited private day school in Gümligen near Bern, Switzerland, serving approximately 250 students aged 3 to 18. It is an IB World School offering IB programmes and German-English pathways aligned with the Swiss Lehrplan 21.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
250
Language
English, German
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 1961
- Selectivity
- Open entry
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Minimum of approximate annual range (no | CHF 10,000≈ USD 12.2K |
| Maximum of approximate annual range (no | CHF 39,410≈ USD 48.1K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Minimum of approximate annual range (no | CHF 10,000 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Maximum of approximate annual range (no | CHF 39,410 (about USD 48.1K) |
Source: school website (isberne.ch) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Open days
- 2026-11-09, 2026-11-25, 2026-11-30
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Sport
Campus and school life
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Sports
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Ice skating
Arts
- Music
After-school activities
- After School Activities
- Before and After School Care
Upcoming events
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS, ECIS
Location
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