International School of Lausanne
Secular, Founded 1962
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
IB PYPAccreditations
The International School of Lausanne is a non-profit, independent IB World School serving students aged 3 to 18. It is the only school in the Lausanne area to offer the full continuum of IB programmes: the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to excellence in education, focusing on holistic, values-based learning that encourages independent thinking and cooperation across cultural boundaries. Its core values include honesty, respect, self-control, equity, and care and concern for others. The institution aims to recognize the unique potential of each student and prepare them to play an active, responsible role in a complex global society.
Programmes
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 5-11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16-18. An Early Childhood programme is available for children aged 3 to 5, which includes a Forest School initiative. Additionally, the school provides a bilingual programme in the primary years and incorporates service learning into its curriculum.
Outcomes
In 2025, the school achieved a 99% pass rate for the IB Diploma, with an average score of 35.7, surpassing the global average of 30.6. Graduates go on to attend various university destinations, equipped with the skills and confidence to contribute to a multicultural world.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides student support services to assist learners throughout their educational journey. These services are designed to ensure a successful experience for students within the school's international environment.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does International School of Lausanne offer?
- International School of Lausanne offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What ages does International School of Lausanne teach?
- International School of Lausanne enrolls students aged 3 to 18.
- What accreditations does International School of Lausanne hold?
- International School of Lausanne holds accreditations including IB.
- Is International School of Lausanne co-educational?
- International School of Lausanne is a co-ed school.
- Where is International School of Lausanne located?
- International School of Lausanne is an international school in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school welcomes applications throughout the year. Prospective families must submit an online application including school reports for the previous two years, a copy of the child's passport, and any relevant standardized test results or psychological evaluation reports. Admissions staff are available to guide families through the process, and interested parties are encouraged to book a tour of the campus.
Calendar
The school provides downloadable academic calendars for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years. These documents are available on the school's website for planning purposes.
Facilities
About the campus
The modern campus consists of four buildings, including a purpose-built Early Childhood facility and a North building set in nature. Sports facilities include three gym halls, four tennis courts, a full-sized Astroturf football pitch, a basketball playground, and a fitness centre. The campus also features a 400-seat auditorium, a primary school library with over 14,000 references, a recording studio, and a maker space.
Co-curriculars
The co-curricular programme offers over 125 clubs and activities, including student journalism, drama, music, Model United Nations, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The school facilitates competitive sports, performing arts opportunities such as choirs and orchestras, and STEM-focused activities like robotics and coding. Students participate in over 200 tournaments annually, and the programme emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Simon FoleyInterim Director and Secondary School Principal
Simon is the Interim Director of ISL from January 2026 to July 2026. He joined the school in 2005 as a Teacher of Economics, becoming Assistant Principal in 2007 and Secondary School Principal in 2015.
- Rebecca MorsePrimary School Principal
Rebecca joined ISL in 2025 after spending 12 years in Asia, most recently as Head of Primary at a leading international school in Singapore. She holds a Master’s degree in Education and has held teaching and leadership positions in South Korea and Spain.
- Sarah GiffordHigh School Principal
Sarah is American and Danish, and previously taught modern languages and humanities in Alaska, New Mexico, and Germany. She completed a Masters in International School Administration just before joining ISL in 2019 and takes a particular interest in student well-being.
- David HarrisonMiddle School Principal
David is British and joined the school in 1997, after moving to Switzerland in 1992. He previously served as the school’s MYP Coordinator and teaches in the science department.
- Michael HumphreyAssistant Principal – IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
Michael is British and joined the school in 2015, becoming the Diploma Programme Coordinator in 2020. He previously taught in the UK and Hong Kong, and is a passionate teacher of economics and theory of knowledge.
- Daniel PearcyAssistant Principal – IB MYP Coordinator
Daniel joined ISL in 2019, bringing extensive experience as both a Head of Department and an IB Diploma Coordinator. He holds a Master’s degree in Education and taught in Brazil and the UK before settling in Switzerland.
- Alexandara SchmidAssistant Principal – Academic IB PYP Coordinator
Alexandara is Austrian and American, and has taught in primary schools in the United States, Colombia, and Switzerland. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, is an IB Workshop Leader, and is passionate about student-led inquiry and language learning.