International School of Berne
46°55′49″N 7°30′41″E / 46.9302025°N 7.5112716°E
International School of Berne | |
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Address | |
Allmendingenweg 9, 3073 Gümligen Bern, Switzerland | |
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Motto | We welcome and connect.
We nurture and inspire. We challenge and prepare. |
Established | 1961 |
Category | Day School |
Age | 3 to 18 |
Mascot | Bear |
Accreditation | Council of International Schools New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
Affiliation | International Baccalaureate
Swiss Group of International Schools Council of International Schools New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
Website | https://isberne.ch/ |
International School of Berne (ISBerne) is an accredited, international school in Gümligen, Muri bei Bern, Switzerland.[1] Founded in 1961, this private, day school serves over 275 international students aged 3 to 18[2] from more than 40 countries.
The curriculum is the International Baccalaureate and is taught in English. Two official Swiss languages, German and French, are taught as additional languages. Students may pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma or ISBerne Diploma - a fully accredited, American High School Diploma.
Students participate in an array of school-sponsored activities such as outdoor education camps and the Ski and Skate Fridays.
ISBerne is an active member of the following educational organizations:
- College Board
- Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)
- International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA)
- Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS)
- Swiss Federation of Private Schools
- WIDA
Accreditation[edit]
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The International School of Berne was first accredited in 1984 by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and was re-accredited in 1994, 2004, 2015 and 2023. The NEASC accreditation also is the validating body of the ISBerne High School Diploma, a United States equivalent High School Diploma.
The International School of Berne is fully authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. The educational authorities of Kanton Bern also supervise the school, and it operates with their full approval.
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- International School of Berne website
- International School of Berne facebook page
- International School of Berne instagram profile
- International School of Berne X profile
- International School of Berne LinkedIn profile
- International School of Berne YouTube channel
- Swiss Group of International Schools
- IB World Schools
- Council of International Schools
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges