The British School Bern

Switzerland, Bern

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Playschool Year 1	1	2,750 CHF	Playschool	One-time admin CHF 100 and registration CHF 250 on acceptance; monthly tuition CHF 200 per session (12 months); excludes additional session hours
Playschool Year 2	2	2,400 CHF	Playschool	Tuition only (admin/registration paid in Year 1); monthly CHF 200 per session
Playschool Year 3	3	2,400 CHF	Playschool	Tuition only; monthly CHF 200 per session
Playschool Year 4	4	2,400 CHF	Playschool	Tuition only; monthly CHF 200 per session
Reception Year 1	5	25,750 CHF	Primary	Admin CHF 100 and registration CHF 450 on acceptance; yearly tuition CHF 25,200 (5 full days); first-year total CHF 25,750
Year 2 (Primary)	6	25,200 CHF	Primary	Tuition CHF 25,200; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 3 (Primary)	7	25,200 CHF	Primary	Tuition CHF 25,200; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 4 (Primary)	8	25,200 CHF	Primary	Tuition CHF 25,200; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 5 (Primary)	9	25,200 CHF	Primary	Tuition CHF 25,200; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 6 (Primary)	10	25,200 CHF	Primary	Tuition CHF 25,200; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 7 (Secondary)	11	30,650 CHF	Secondary	Admin CHF 100; registration CHF 1,250; tuition CHF 28,800; annual renewal CHF 500; first-year total CHF 30,650
Year 8 (Secondary)	12	29,300 CHF	Secondary	Tuition CHF 28,800; annual renewal CHF 500; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 9 (Secondary)	13	29,300 CHF	Secondary	Tuition CHF 28,800; annual renewal CHF 500; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 10 (Secondary)	14	29,300 CHF	Secondary	Tuition CHF 28,800; annual renewal CHF 500; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 11 (Secondary)	15	29,300 CHF	Secondary	Tuition CHF 28,800; annual renewal CHF 500; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 12 (Secondary)	16	29,300 CHF	Secondary	Tuition CHF 28,800; annual renewal CHF 500; admin/registration not charged this year
Year 13 (Secondary)	17	29,300 CHF	Secondary	Tuition CHF 28,800; annual renewal CHF 500; admin/registration not charged this year

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Fee Breakdown

Fees

Administrative and registration fees
- Administrative (one-time, non‑refundable): CHF 100 per child.
- Registration (one‑time, non‑refundable): Playschool & Reception (Kindergarten) CHF 250; Year 1–Year 6 (Primary) CHF 450; Year 7–Year 13 (Secondary) CHF 1,250.
- Annual renewal fee (non‑refundable): Year 7–Year 13 (Secondary) CHF 500.

Tuition fees by year group
- Playschool (each session is 3 hours; academic year August–July): Monthly tuition CHF 200.00 per session / per month. Additional supervised time is charged CHF 30.00 per hour (invoiced at month end). Registration and administrative fees apply as above.

- Reception (Kindergarten) – Year 6 (Primary) (academic year August–June):
- 5 full days: August tuition CHF 1,200.00; Monthly tuition CHF 2,400.00; Yearly tuition CHF 25,200.00. Per‑term tuition (three terms per school year) CHF 8,400.00 per term.
- 5 mornings: August tuition CHF 600.00; Monthly tuition CHF 1,200.00; Yearly tuition CHF 12,600.00. Per‑term tuition CHF 4,200.00 per term.
- Additional morning/afternoon sessions: CHF +240.00 per additional session.

- Year 7 – Year 13 (Secondary): Monthly tuition CHF 2,400.00; Yearly tuition CHF 28,800.00. Per‑term tuition (three terms per school year) CHF 9,600.00 per term. Minimum weekly attendance is 28 hours (5 hours per day).

Discounts and sibling reductions
- Sibling discounts on full‑time tuition: second full‑time child 10% discount; third full‑time child 15% discount. First full‑time child pays full tuition.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment schedules available: yearly, termly or monthly. Yearly payments are due by August 15th. Termly invoices and due dates: Term 1 (August–December) due by August 15th; Term 2 (January–March) due by December 15th; Term 3 (April–June) due by March 15th. Monthly payments are due by the 15th of the month prior.
- Late‑payment procedure: two written reminders will be issued for outstanding payments; after two reminders a penalty of CHF 50 will be charged per invoice. Families with outstanding debts may be withheld reports, transcripts and school records and the student may be prevented from attending school.
- Withdrawal notice: written notice of three school months is required prior to withdrawal. Exceptions are considered only by discussion with the administration.

Boarding provision and related fees
- The British School Bern is an international day school; there is no boarding provision and therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs and charges (not included in tuition)
- Tuition covers the majority of school materials, use of textbooks and workbooks, and the majority of curriculum‑related school trip costs and participation in the Friday afternoon swimming/skating programme. Tuition explicitly excludes: replacement of lost, stolen or damaged textbooks; loss of or damage to school equipment, materials and library books; damage to school building; Year 4–6 camp; Friday Ski Program; Rising Stars Extended Day Program; additional lessons offered after school; lunch; transportation; books and stationery where specified; some field trips and other ancillary services. Additional activities (special trips, ski programme, extended‑day, extra lessons) incur separate charges.
- Playschool specific: missed sessions are invoiced according to the playschool policy for the programme; additional session time is charged at CHF 30.00 per hour. Some playschool admission documents show a separate playgroup registration invoiced on enrolment for that specific programme.
- Uniform: there is no formal school uniform requirement reported for the school.

Refunds and exceptional cases
- Force majeure: no refund of fees will be issued if the school is forced to close due to circumstances beyond its control. No refund or reduction of fees is permitted for extended family leave during the school year, except by specific agreement with the administration. Withdrawals require three school months' written notice; exceptions may be made only after discussion with the administration.

Fee payment handling and options (invoice, payment service providers)
- Invoicing and payment timing: the school issues invoices on the yearly, termly or monthly schedule and specifies the due dates above. Alternative payment arrangements may be granted in exceptional circumstances by discussion with the administration.
- Payment instruments: the school's privacy and payments information references the use of payment service providers to process payments. From the published materials it is clear invoices are issued and online payment processing is supported through payment service providers; specific instrument availability (e.g., which credit cards, domestic bank transfer details or direct debit arrangements) is handled through the school's billing process and administration. (This statement is based on the school's published financial and privacy information.)

Summary points parents should note
- One‑off charges: CHF 100 administrative fee per child plus the registration fee according to year group on acceptance; secondary students also have an annual renewal fee.
- Core tuition figures (examples): Primary (Reception–Year 6 full‑time) Yearly CHF 25,200 (CHF 8,400 per term); Secondary Yearly CHF 28,800 (CHF 9,600 per term). Playschool charged at CHF 200 per session per month.
- Payment timing and penalties: payments may be made yearly, termly or monthly with defined due dates; late payment attracts reminders and a CHF 50 fee per invoice after two reminders. Withdrawal requires three school months' notice; force majeure and extended family leave do not automatically entitle families to fee refunds.

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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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