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The British School Bern

Switzerland, Bern

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

Daily life details and school culture

Boarding Arrangements

The school is a day school.

Food Options

Rising Stars Extended Day Program provides a light, healthy snack from 15:30 to 17:30. Pupils may also bring their own.

Governance and Ownership

The school is privately owned by Aisha Osman. It is woman-owned.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 2½ - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1988
Bus Service Yes

Founded in 1988, The British School Bern is a private, English-speaking international day school for pupils aged 3 to 18. It offers three curricula: the British International Curriculum (Pearson-Edexcel) including IGCSEs and A-Levels; the American Curriculum delivered with Forward International Academy (Cognia accredited, Wisconsin DPI recognition, College Board code 917141); and the Portuguese National Curriculum (Português+) for Grades 7–12, with pathways in Science and Technology and Social and Economic Sciences. Portuguese instruction is offered in that path, with the option to combine with International GCSEs and A-Levels. The school has international faculty, with integrated German and French classes and small class sizes. Privately owned and woman-owned, it is recognised by the Canton of Bern as a partner in education for international families. A broad Primary and Secondary program is complemented by after-school activities including a Sports Program, Music, Drama and Dance, plus Rising Stars Extended Day Program and Dive into English.

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