Accreditation

Driven by Quality Standards

Our ISBerne mission drives our ongoing growth and development. The accreditations, authorizations, memberships, and partnerships we have earned are marks of our school's long-standing reputation for excellence in international education.

Accreditation by CIS and NEASC

The International School of Berne was first accredited in 1984 by the world's leading agencies, the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We were re-accredited in 1994, 2004,  2015 and 2024.

Successful accreditation is a true mark of quality for an academic institution and a highly valued recognition of the school's overall standards of teaching and learning. The accreditation process is rigorous and comprehensive and aimed at affirming current practice and providing a framework for development and improvement.

Accreditation by the NCAA

The International School of Berne proudly holds accreditation by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), ensuring that our courses meet the academic standards required for students aspiring to become college athletes in North America. This recognition means that students who study with us can count their coursework toward fulfilling the academic prerequisites necessary to compete at the collegiate level.

The NCAA is an esteemed organization committed to the well-being and achievement of college athletes in the United States and Canada. With numerous member institutions, the NCAA facilitates athletic scholarships annually and offers comprehensive support to help student-athletes excel in their sports and successfully graduate from college or university.

Authorizations by the International Baccalaureate®

Since 1995, ISBerne has been an International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School. We are part of a network of 5,000 schools worldwide in delivering their high-quality education programs, which support the development of knowledgeable and inquiring students.

The International Baccalaureate® is a non-profit educational foundation offering highly respected programmes of international education that develop the intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a globalizing world. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) enable schools to internally develop their curriculum based on the local context. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) prepares older students for the IB's externally validated examinations leading to university entrance.

Memberships
 

We are proud to be active members of the following esteeemed educational organizations:

College Board
The College Board is a dynamic, member-led, mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success. 

Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)
ECIS is a non-profit global membership organization that supports schools in the areas of teacher development, leadership development, recruitment, and human resources, governance, and risk, complemented by grants and awards.

International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA)
ISTA brings together young people, artists, and teachers from different countries in different settings to experience, create and learn about theatre.

Swiss Group of International Schools 
The Swiss Group of International Schools actively supports the continuous improvement of its member schools by creating opportunities for collaboration and connection. Approximately 40 schools are involved in its sports league, and tournaments are held throughout the year.

Swiss Federation of Private Schools
The SFPS is a membership organization seeking to improve Switzerland's political, economic, and legal requirements for private schools. 

WIDA
WIDA is a member-based organization dedicated to the research, design, and implementation of a high-quality, standards-based system for K-12 English language learners.