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Switzerland, Bern
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The school follows the British Curriculum. Primary Years in Key Stages 1 and 2 include English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, German, Geography, History, Music, Drama, Art/Craft, P.S.H.E. and Physical Education. The school offers integrated language learning with German and French classes. Rising Stars – Extended Day Program added and Dive into English provide after-school enrichment.
The school teaches Music, Drama and Art/Craft as part of the Primary curriculum. Arts-based after-school activities include Dance Lessons and Piano Lessons.
The school is English-speaking international day school. The school offers integrated German and French language classes. The school has an international faculty and student body.
Rising Stars Extended Day Program and Friday Sports Program provide after-school activities. Dance Lessons and Piano Lessons offer arts-based after-school options. The school fosters a warm, friendly community where student, family and faculty needs are prioritized. Parent volunteers are welcome and community involvement is encouraged.
The school cultivates a warm and inclusive community where student, family and faculty needs are prioritized. Parent volunteers are welcome and community involvement is encouraged. The Canton of Bern recognizes the school as a partner in education for international families.
Physical Education is included in the British Curriculum. Dance Lessons and Piano Lessons are available as after-school arts and wellness activities. Small classroom sizes support personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school emphasizes a community-focused, supportive atmosphere.
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.
