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Where is École Française Internationale de Berne located, and what ages does it serve?
EFIB is located at Jubiläumsstrasse 93-95, 3005 Bern, Switzerland. It serves students from maternelle (ages 3) through collège (up to age 15). The school opened in 1962 and is led by Head of School Nathalie HABLAINVILLE.
What curriculum does EFIB offer and what is unique about its language setup?
EFIB teaches the French national program from kindergarten through collège in a multilingual environment. The Maternelle is bilingual (French–German) for ages 3–6, and English is introduced early and reinforced throughout the years.
Is EFIB a private or public school, and what governs it?
EFIB is a private not-for-profit school that is AEFE-affiliated, homologated by the French Ministry of National Education, and authorized by the Canton of Bern's Public Instruction Department, with high patronage from the French Embassy.
What are the tuition fees for the 2026/27 year by level?
Maternelle (Kindergarten) is CHF 12,350 per year, Élémentaire (Primary) CHF 12,600, and Secondaire (Collège) CHF 15,080. Fees are billed in three equal tranches across the school year.
What additional costs should families budget beyond tuition?
Meals, childcare, extracurricular activities, school trips and some teacher-specified supplies are billed separately. There is a security deposit of CHF 3,000 and a first-time registration fee of CHF 1,250.
How does the admissions process work at EFIB?
Admissions are managed via the EDUKA enrollment platform. Families create accounts, enter guardian and child details, upload required documents, and submit the enrollment. If you need help, you can contact secretariat@efib.ch.
Are there scholarships or financial aid options?
There is a Bourse scolaire (tuition scholarship) available to French families to assist with fees. Eligibility is limited to French families, with details described in the 2024–2025 financial terms.
What academic path and results can families expect in EFIB's collège?
The collège program leads to the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB). EFIB reports a 100% DNB pass rate since 2013, reflecting strong outcomes at the end of the French secondary cycle.
Can EFIB students access higher education pathways after graduation?
Yes. Graduates pursue higher education through international pathways, and EFIB maintains an Alumni network with regional ambassadors to support alumni after EFIB.
What facilities characterize EFIB's campus and learning environment?
EFIB moved into bright, modern premises at Jubiläumsstrasse 93 in 2021, designed to support students from ages 3 to 15 with a welcoming, multilingual environment across all cycles.
What does EFIB provide in terms of daily meals and dietary considerations?
A daily lunch service is provided by an external provider (ZFV). Menus are healthy and seasonal with vegetarian options; dietary restrictions and allergies are collected in Eduka, and in case of a severe allergy, the school cannot provide a meal.
What extracurricular and after‑school options does EFIB offer?
EFIB runs two semestral cycles of Activités Péri‑éducatives (APEs) and Centre de loisirs during holidays, with activities varying each year. Registration is via the EDUKA platform and may involve additional material fees; some activities run during lunch or after school.
