After School English Classes
Support Your Child’s English Development with Expert Guidance
The International School of Berne (ISBerne) offers after school classes to children who want to learn English in a positive and supportive environment. Our classes on Wednesday afternoons are designed for children ages 5 to 12 who want to build confidence, improve their English skills, and enjoy learning in a small-group setting. Each course provides age-appropriate instruction focused on speaking, listening, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Our school is the leading private school with instruction in English in Bern, Switzerland . We have proudly been part of your local community since 1961 and offer a fully accredited international education for 275 students aged 3 to 18.
Who can join?
Our classes are designed for children who want to build or strengthen their English language skills, including:
- All students who do not attend our school
- Children aged 5 to 12
- Beginners with little or no English experience
- Children with some English skills who want extra practice
What makes our classes unique?
- Hosted at our trusted international school with instruction in English
- Taught by teachers qualified in teaching English as an additional language for children
- Your child will gain free access to our English-language Library
- Your child can participate in a free trial class - please contact us to schedule it!
Class Levels and Schedules
🇬🇧 English 1 for ages 5 - 7
An interactive learning experience designed for young learners who are just beginning their English journey. Through phonics, rhymes, songs, games, show-and-tell, and storytelling, students build foundational speaking, listening, and early reading skills in a playful, confidence-boosting environment.
Children will also engage in simple writing activities and begin reading with the Oxford Reading Tree (up to Stage 6), helping them take their first steps toward independent reading in English.
Day and Times
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Wednesdays from 14.50-16.20
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Wednesdays from 16.30-18.00
Costs
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Fees are charged per semester.
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The course fee per semester is CHF 500 for 18 classes.
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After a free trial class, students commit to the remainder of the semester.
🇬🇧 English 2 for ages 8 -12
Designed for children with some prior exposure to English, this course builds on the foundations established in English 1. Students will explore a variety of text types, including factual and narrative writing, while developing their reading comprehension, writing fluency, and vocabulary.
Lessons include writing exercises, phonics review, lateral thinking puzzles, and guided reading using Oxford Reading Tree books up to Stage 15. Students also have access to a rich selection of library books to encourage reading for pleasure and continued growth in English.
Day and Times
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Wednesdays from 14.50-16.20
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Wednesdays from 16.30-18.00
Costs
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Fees are charged per semester.
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The course fee per semester is CHF 500 for 18 classes.
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After a free trial class, students commit to the remainder of the semester.
🇬🇧 English Immersion Week
Students who are enrolled in one of our English classes, may qualify to participate in an English Immersion Week at our school.
For a week, students will attend our school as an ISBerne student, participating in classes with their English-speaking peers, with special sessions for extra English instruction.
Students who attain a B1 level of English and display readiness and interest may be recommended by our English teacher to participate.
Benefits
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An opportunity to immerse in the language without traveling abroad
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Engaging classes with an inquiry-based approach to learning
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The opportunity to explore and share in a multicultural environment
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The opportunity to make new English-speaking friends
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Lunch is included every day at our on-site cafeteria
Dates
English Immersion Weeks take place during the autumn and ski school breaks for local schools in Bern:
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September 22 - 26, 2025
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September 19 - October 3, 2025
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February 2 - 6, 2026
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September 21 - 25, 2026
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September 28 - October 2, 2026
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February 8 - 12, 2026
Costs
CHF500 per week
Register Your Child Now
Spots are limited– Reserve yours now! To enrol your child, please complete our registration form below:
For more information, you may also contact our our school office by calling +41 31 959 1000 or emailing office@isberne.ch. Our team speaks both German and English.
The classes are perfect - everything works well! Our child enjoys ISBerne very much and feels comfortable at the school.
Sonja, Parent of EngLISH STUDENT
Learn English at Summer Camp
Every July, our day camp welcomes local children ages 7 - 18 to the International School of Berne to learn English. Our varied program provides kids and teenagers a unique learning experience.