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community through various field trips, sporting events and
other experiences that enable our students to learn more
about themselves, their host city of Berne and the wider
community.
The diversity of cultures that make up our school community
means that we are committed to our students developing a
sense of appreciation and open mindedness toward the
similarities and differences of themselves and others. This is
especially reflected in our approach to languages: not only do
we encourage our students to learn additional languages
(including the language of instruction: English, we aspire for
our students to live the languages they learn.
At the International School of Berne, our youngest students
are provided with an educational experience that is
significant, relevant, challenging and engaging. Our students
are compelled to become active global citizens and the future
leaders and innovators of the 21st century.
Secondary School
The secondary school currently has 166 students enrolled,
supported by 24 full-time and nine part-time teachers, of
whom the great majority are drawn from North America, the
UK, and Australasia. Our core value is ‘respect for others’, and
we are very proud of our positive, tolerant, multicultural
environment.
As mentioned above, students in grades 6-10 undertake the
IB Middle Years Programme, while students in grades 11 and
12 complete the IB Diploma Programme. Graduating students
are awarded an ISBerne High School Diploma, as well as
having the opportunity to sit external examinations leading to
the award of the IB diploma, a qualification that is accepted by
universities around the world. Finally, the taught curriculum is
supported by an Extra-Curricular Activities Programme.
As an IB World School, we take our commitment to
internationalism very seriously, and our students enjoy the
benefits of the student-centred, enquiry-based approach
promoted through the IB curricula. With small class sizes –
the student teacher ratio is fewer than 5:1 – we are able to offer
a quality education and meet the individual needs of the child.
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