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We think there’s no limit to a child’s potential.

We are now accepting applications on a rolling basis for 2019-2020.
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Welcome

We are a non-profit, independent, English-language, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Since 1962, we’ve grown to almost 1,000 students, aged 3 to 18 years, who come from more than 60 nations. We believe in strong values, the courage to think independently, and cooperation across cultural boundaries–ideas that form the heart of a progressive approach to learning. 

 

 

Drone footage of the International School of Lausanne
School Year 2019-2020 photo with more than 1000 people

  • 965

    Students

  • 268

    Faculty and Staff

  • 47

    Languages spoken

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Our mission and values

The International School of Lausanne is committed to excellence in education. We strive to recognise the unique potential of each student, and to equip them to play an active and responsible role in a complex, multicultural world.

honesty

respect

self-control

equality

care

One campus, four buildings

Our modern and open campus was designed with students’ well-being in mind–to encourage interdisciplinary learning and creativity. We are close to the city and nature.
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North campus
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Secondary School Buidling at ISL
Early childhood
Early Childhood building at ISL
Sports facilities
ISL Gym Hall
Frazer Cairns ISL Director

Our Director

Frazer Cairns joined ISL as its Director in 2017. With a background in management consultancy and journalism, he has worked as a science teacher and more recently as a school leader in the UK, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Singapore.  Frazer holds masters and doctorate degrees in education, his research focusing on the place of bilingualism in international education.  He is a strong advocate for the importance of student well-being and student voice.  Frazer is a member of the Board of the Swiss Group of International Schools.

All our leadership team

History

The English School of Lausanne opened with seven students in the rehearsal rooms of the Municipal Theatre in 1962. The following year the School was renamed The Commonwealth-American School. It grew within five years to over 100 students from nine different countries. The school was finally renamed the International School of Lausanne (ISL) in 1997. We now have close to 1000 students.

Learn about our History

Jobs and careers

Are you looking for a new challenge? ISL offers exciting opportunities for professionals, graduates, students, and apprentices. Our diverse workforce includes more than 200 people across our academic, support, and enrichment departments. One of our key aims is to attract the very best people and help them to grow further.

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Accreditations

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Council of International Schools (CIS)

IB World School

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