International School of Lausanne – Private school in Switzerland

Welcome

The International School of Lausanne gives children the tools and knowledge to succeed

Founded in 1962, the International School of Lausanne is a non-profit, English-language, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. We welcome students from 3 to 18 years of age. We are the only IB World School in the Lausanne area offering the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.

Early Childhood (PYP)

3-5 year olds

Primary Years Programme

5-11 year olds

Middle Years Programme

11-16 year olds

Diploma Programme

16-18 year olds

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MAGAZINE

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Read ISL’s fascinating stories beyond academics in the first edition of Gradient our school magazine.

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Key facts

Student body and staff

923

Students
75

Nationalities
135

Teachers

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People of ISL

Open-minded, we are a vibrant community of more than 60 nationalities

Quentin, French

« I met a lot of very nice and inspiring people. »

Greta, 18, Italian

« The teachers truly care and they want to make me work and learn. »

Charles-Maxime, French

« ISL is the best school ever »

Cecilia, Italian

« ISL is a place full of opportunities so catch them all! »

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Anna Nazimek, Polish

« ISL takes care of their students! »

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Benjamin Cornet, French

« This is a really friendly and caring community. »

Primary School Teacher at the International School of Lausanne

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Sarah Gifford, American, Danish

« I love the the outstanding goodwill of teachers. »

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Alexander Favre, Swiss, English

« A vibrant and successful environment. »

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After ISL

Success and outcomes

Our students leave with a sense of unlimited opportunity. They have the self-knowledge, confidence, and ambition to achieve their goals and make a positive contribution.