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

Middle School at the International School of Lausanne

Diploma Programme

16-18 year olds

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Key facts

Student body and staff

965

Students
68

Nationalities
135

Teachers

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People of ISL

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

Greta, 18, Italian

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

Laila, Egyptian

« I enjoy building with the foam bricks. »

Julien, 12, French

« I love the ISL community and how much they care for us each day. »

Quentin, French

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

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Adriene Puget, Brazilian, French

« It feels like we’ve been part of ISL for years. »

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Liam Printer, Irish

« Such great, enthusiastic, kind, energetic and passionate students »

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Frazer Cairns, United Kingdom

« We think there is no limit to a child’s potential »

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Fatma Ba, Senegalese

« I especially like the multicultural 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.