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Before and After School Care 

At the International School of Berne (ISBerne), we understand that school hours do not always align with family schedules. To support working families, we offer an extended care programme that provides children with a safe, caring, and familiar environment beyond the regular school day. 


Who is Extended Care for?

Before and After School Care is available exclusively for ISBerne students. Morning care is offered for children in Early Learning 1 through Grade 2, and afternoon care is available for students in Early Learning 1 through Grade 5.

Your child will always be supervised by experienced staff members who know our students well and provide a calm, supportive environment. This extended care time encourages positive social interaction while ensuring your child feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for before and after the school day.


Before School Care

To support families with early morning schedules, ISBerne offers Before School Care starting at 7:30 am on regular school days. During Before School Care, your child will:

  • Be welcomed into a calm and supervised environment
  • Ease into the school day at a comfortable pace
  • Take part in quiet play or relaxed activities before classes begin

Before School Care helps your child start the day feeling settled and ready to learn.

 

After School Care

After School Care runs daily from the end of the school day until 18:00. The programme includes:

  • A healthy afternoon snack
  • Indoor and outdoor play
  • Creative and hands-on activities
  • Time to relax after a busy school day
  • Homework support for older students, as appropriate

We balance structure and free play, giving children the opportunity to unwind, socialise, and enjoy their afternoons in a safe and familiar setting.


When is Care Available?

Before and After School Care is offered on regular school days only. The programme does not run on:

  • Public holidays
  • School holidays
  • Special school events, such as Student-Led Conferences
  • End-of-term early dismissal days

Families are encouraged to plan accordingly for these dates.

View our school calendar


Location

Before and After School Care takes place in an Early Learning Centre or Primary School classroom, with regular access to the playground for outdoor play.
 

Fees

  • Before and After School Care is not included in ISBerne’s tuition fees.
  • The cost of care is CHF 15 per hour. Any partial hour is rounded up to the next full hour.
  • Families are invoiced at the end of each term. Invoices cover the entire term and are calculated based on the total number of hours attended.
  • If a student attends an on-campus school activity or lesson during their scheduled care time, no fee will be charged for that period.


How to Register

Families may enrol their child in Before School Care, After School Care, or both at any time during the school year, subject to space availability. Separate registration forms are required for each programme:

After School Care Registration Form 

Before School Care Registration Form

If you have questions about availability, fees, or the registration process, please contact the school office:

Email: office@isberne.ch
Phone: +41 31 959 10 00