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Coronavirus – School closed until Thursday 30 April

Thank you for your interest in the International School of Lausanne. For safety reasons and for the welfare of our community, our school is closed from Monday 16 March until Thursday 30 April, after our Easter holiday.

I am interested in visiting ISL?

While our school is closed, please feel free to visit our new Discover ISL Online page to book your online meeting with our principals and to get a first impression of our school. We will publish future tour dates as soon as possible.

Where can I get information about the school?

You will find a lot of information on our website. Browse About Us and learn about our history, our leadership, and see photographs of our facilities. In our Learn section, you will find information about our IB education, such as our curriculum. Download our Annual Report to learn about what happened last school year.

Is there any space for my child or are there waiting lists?

Click on Inquire further down this page and fill in the form.

I want to apply for ISL?

You are on the right page, scroll down and click on Apply Now.

I have additional questions or would like to speak to someone?

You can contact our Admissions team by telephone +41 21 560 02 06 or email, admissions@isl.ch. Should you wish to speak to one of our principals we will be happy to arrange this for you.

Meet our Admissions team

Thank you for your interest in the International School of Lausanne. Whether you already live in Switzerland, or will be relocating from another country, we recognise the importance of finding the right school for your family. We are here to help. Should you wish, we will be happy to organise a visit for you. Anna Fessler and Delphine Rochat Boulard will guide you with passion and professionalism. They will answer your questions about the application process, or any other questions you may have about the school in general.

Contact

Get to know us

Inquire

How do I apply ?

1. Gather all requested documents

(See FAQ on this page)

2. Submit the online application form

Apply now

The next steps after we receive your application

  1. Your child’s application is added to the waiting list

  2. As soon as a place becomes available you will be informed

  3. We will ask you to arrange for recommendations from your child’s current school

  4. Our principals will assess your child’s application

  5. Upon successful assessment, an offer of a place will be made

  6. You will be asked to pay the acceptance and the first term’s fees

  7. You will receive confirmation of your child’s enrollment

Admissions facts

  • 82.5%

    Of our families would definitely recommend the school

  • 260

    New students enrolled in 2019-2020

  • CHF 0

    Application fee

Students in the secondary campus

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School fees
Age equivalence
Admissions policy
Admissions terms and conditions
1. What documents do I need for my application form?
a. Your child’s school reports for the last two academic years. (Translated into English)
b. Your child’s passport
c. Standardised test results if available
d. Special academic or psychological evaluation reports if applicable. (Translated into English)
2. How long does the application procedure last, when will I know if my child is admitted?
We accept applications at any time throughout the year.
If you are applying for the current academic year, as soon as we receive a completed application form and the required recommendations from your child’s current school, if a place is available, we will pass their application to our School Principals for assessment. This usually takes up to one week after which time we will be in touch with the outcome. If a place is not available we will place your child’s name on our waiting list and contact you as soon as a place becomes available.
If you are applying for the next, or subsequent, academic years, prior to the start of the relevant admissions season we will place your child’s name on our waiting list. Once we begin the admissions procedure during the January preceding the August entry date, we will request that you arrange for your child’s current school to provide the required recommendations. Once we receive these we will forward your child’s application to our School Principals for assessment. This usually takes up to one week after which time we will be in touch with the outcome.
3. What are the results of children at school at ISL?
Our graduating class of 2019 received very successful results with an IB Diploma mean of 36.3. The world mean for May 2019 was 29.63. Around the world, 213 students got 45 points – and two of those were from ISL.
4. How do you manage your waiting list? Do some families get priority?
Places are offered subject to availability and are allocated based on the date we receive a completed application and in line with our Admissions Policy. For more information please find our Admissions Policy above.
5. Are there deadlines for applying?
There is no deadline for submitting an application and students are welcome to join our school at any time during the academic year. We do advise parents to apply at their earliest convenience as places are allocated based on the date we receive a completed application and in line with our Admissions Policy.
6. Do you have application fees?
We do not charge an application fee. A one-off acceptance fee of CHF 5’000 is due at the time of confirming a student’s enrolment.
7. Can I visit the school?
Unfortunately our school is closed until 27 April and no outside visitors are allowed. We will publish future tour dates as soon as possible.
8. Is the school full or do you still have places available?
We often have places become available across all year levels due to student departures, however for information regarding current vacancies please complete an Admissions Inquiry form and our Admissions Team will contact you within a couple of days.