French International School of Bern
From preschool through middle school
An educational journey to learn, grow, and open up to the world.
Founded in 1962, the École Française Internationale de Berne (EFIB) supports students from preschool through middle school in an international and supportive environment, within a close-knit educational community.
Accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and affiliated with the AEFE, the school is also authorized by the Department of Public Education (DIP) of the Canton of Bern. It offers a structured educational program that fosters the academic, linguistic, and personal development of each student.
EFIB is a nonprofit organization supported by the French Embassy and managed by a committee of volunteer parents who are committed to providing a high-quality, sustainable, and inclusive education.
A learning path tailored to your child
From preschool through middle school, we teach the French national curriculum in a multilingual and supportive environment.
Bilingual kindergarten
A program taught in French and German in a supportive environment for children ages 3 to 6.
Elementary
Personalized support for children ages 6 to 11 to help them confidently develop independence.
College
Foster curiosity and academic success among students aged 11 to 15 through the National Brevet Exam.
Non-French-speaking students
French language instruction with structured support, regardless of the student’s level of French.
Our Values
Excellence
Kindness
International Expansion
Inclusive School
Small class sizes
Why choose EFIB?
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The latest news from the French International School of Bern
A wonderful honor for our school!
We are proud to announce that Cambridge Assessment English has awarded us the Preparation Centre Loyalty Logo 🏅.
Visit by the French Embassy in Switzerland to the EFIB
On Wednesday, September 17, we had the honor of welcoming Ms. Marion Paradas, the French Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, to our school.
Back to School 2025 at EFIB
This Monday, September 1, EFIB was bustling with activity again as students returned to school, from preschool through middle school.
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Jubiläumsstrasse 93, 3005 Bern, Switzerland
+41 (0) 31.376.17.57
secretariat@efib.ch