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Switzerland, Bern
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1. Inquire. ISBerne welcomes inquiries about space and programmes. Contact the admissions team by email, phone, or fill out the inquiry form; they respond promptly. Enrollment is open to international students new to Switzerland, subject to space being available.
2. Schedule your Personal Consultation or In-Person Tour. Families can meet the Admissions Team via a personal visit or video conference; the team will explain the programmes and answer questions. To arrange your consultation, schedule a tour online or contact by phone or email.
3. Submit your Application. To apply, download the appropriate application packet for the division: Early Learning Centre (ELC), Primary Years Programme (PYP): Kindergarten – Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP): Grades 6–10, or Diploma Programme (DP): Grades 11–12.
4. Apply for Financial Aid. The International School of Berne Foundation provides scholarships based on the academic promise of the student and the financial need of the family. Applications for financial aid are filed no later than March 31 of the respective school year.
5. Check your Mailbox. After submitting, a confirmation of receipt is sent within 48 hours. If you don't receive any communication within 48 hours, contact the school. Applications are evaluated by the Divisional Principal and School Director, and you will receive an email notifying you of acceptance.
6. Start Dates. ISBerne operates on rolling admissions with no fixed application deadlines. New students are welcomed throughout the school year up to Grade 10. Grade 11 may start until the October Break, and Grade 12 may transfer if course selections are compatible with the IB programme.
The International School of Berne Foundation provides scholarships. Awards are based on the academic promise of the student and the financial need of the family. Applications for financial aid must be filed no later than March 31 of the respective school year.
ISBerne is a day school in Gümligen, Switzerland, serving 275 students aged 3 to 18. It is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside American and Swiss curricula. English is the primary language of instruction; German and French are taught through the IB curriculum, and EAL support is provided at no extra charge. In Primary, pupils may follow the new German Lehrplan 21 pathway or the English-language IB pathway. In Upper School they can pursue the US High School Diploma, the IBDP, or the Bilingual IBDP, with a Grade 10 Bridging Year after Swiss schooling. The 2017 Gümligen campus brings Learning to High School under one roof, featuring a double gym, a soccer pitch, spaces, Aula, and a Library with 12,000 items. After-school activities include Duke of Edinburgh, Band, Drama, MUN, Lego Robotics, and Arts and Crafts, plus NCAA-aligned pathways.
