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We look forward to welcoming your family to ISBerne!

We are grateful for your interest and want you to have all the information you need to consider the International School of Berne (ISBerne) for your preschool aged child. Your family can join ISBerne at any time during the school year as long as space is available. 

Admissions Requirements

  • Your child must have reached the age of three before commencing.
  • All children need to be ‘dry’ (toilet trained).
  • Acceptance into the programme depends upon vacancies in the programme and a waiting list is maintained if the programme is full.

Tuition Fees

The International School of Berne recognises the deep commitment a family makes when investing in a private, day school education. We take your investment seriously and work diligently to balance affordability with our world-class education programme. Here is an overview of the estimated fees for the 2023-24 school year based upon your child's attendance level:

Attendance Level Annual Cost* Approximate  Weekly Cost**
5 Mornings Only (8.15 - 11.50) CHF14,030 CHF438
5 Mornings + 2 Afternoons CHF17,100 CHF534
5 Mornings + 3 Afternoons CHF18,850 CHF589
5 Mornings + 5 Afternoons (8.15 - 15.30) CHF21,150 CHF661
5 Mornings + 5 Afternoons
+ Afterschool Care (8.15-18.00)		 CHF27,911 CHF872
* When first enrolling at ISBerne, there is also an application fee of CHF 250 and capital fund fee of CHF500 per child. ** If your child starts after the start of the school year, tuition fee payments will be pro-rated. However, fees must be paid in full two weeks before the start date. You can arrange payment plans in advance with the approval of ISBerne's Business Manager.

How to Enroll

If you are ready to enroll your child, please go to the Apply to ISBerne page. Download and complete the Application bundle for ELC and follow the instructions outlined. We look forward to welcoming your child to our school. If you have any additional questions, please view our Admissions FAQ page. 

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Your Invited! Group Tours in the 2023-24 School Year

Join us for a special group tour of the Early Learning Centre on the following Tuesdays starting at 10 am:

  • April 23, 2024
  • May 28, 2024
  • June 18, 2024

Get an inside look at the classrooms, witness the students in action, meet our dedicated teachers, and take a stroll around our modern campus. Pre-registration is appreciated and children are welcome to attend. We can't wait to welcome you!

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