International School of Lausanne
The International School of Lausanne (ISL) is a non-profit, independent, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Established in 1962, ISL is known for its outstanding academic results, its progressive and positive learning environment and its supportive international community. ISL is also a CIS internationally accredited school and a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Facts
Ages | 3 - 18 |
Number of children | 900 |
Languages | English, French |
Special education needs | Yes |
Day/Boarding | Day School |
Website | www.isl.ch |
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About International School of Lausanne
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School – We deliver education in Early Childhood, Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes for children aged 3-18.
The world is increasingly interconnected. Many of today’s challenges require clear thinking, dialogue, and cooperation. ISL prepares children for the complexities and uncertainties of our multicultural, interdependent world so that they can contribute productively.
An ISL education provides young people with:
- A rigorous intellectual base so they can think critically
- opportunities for innovation and independent problem-solving
- the ability to effectively cooperate across cultural boundaries
- a genuine sense of caring for the well-being of all community members
- confidence and the courage to be themselves
Our students have achieved excellent academic results with an average 37.5 score in IB programmes results and a 100% success rate in 2022.
Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Climbing Club
- Cross Country Running Club
- Dance
- Downhill Skiing
- Golf
- Gym / Weights / Fitness / Conditioning
- Gymnastics
- Multi Sports
- Netball
- Pilates
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Yoga
Extracurricular Activities
- Art Club
- Band
- Beekeeping
- Chess Club
- Choir
- Cooking
- Debating
- Design
- Drama
- Knitting
- LAMDA
- Lego Club
- Maths Club
- Model UN
- Music Classes
- Robotics and Programming
- STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts & Maths)
- Student Newspaper
Facilities
- Art Studio
- Design Technology Labs / Maker Spaces
- Indoor Sports Hall
- Library
- Media Room
- Recording Studio
- School Dining Room and Catering
- Science Labs
- Tennis Courts
- Theatre
Curriculum
- International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.
- International Early Years Curriculum
- International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC)
- International Primary Curriculum
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)