IB Curriculum International Schools in Lausanne, Switzerland

In the Lausanne area, international schools offering the International Baccalaureate commonly deliver the three IB programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma) and many combine English-medium teaching with bilingual English - French pathways; German and other modern languages are usually introduced from primary or early secondary. Annual day-tuition for IB places in and around Lausanne typically runs from roughly CHF 14,000 in the early years to around CHF 38,000 - 39,000 for senior DP years, with boarding, school transport, trips and activity fees adding to the total cost. Most schools follow an August/September academic year, publish fee schedules in spring and operate rolling admissions, so families usually apply several months before arrival (three to six months for ordinary places, and longer for popular entry points such as early years, Year 7 or the two-year DP). Practical matters matter: budget for application and enrolment deposits, check assessment or interview requirements, and confirm the school’s language-support and local-language provision if you want your child to integrate into the French-speaking canton.