Academia Bilingual School Basel
International School in Basel
Quick answer
Academia Bilingual School Basel is an international school serving expat families in Basel, with notably small class sizes averaging 12 students. Tuition of $20,760–$23,290/year is in line with Basel averages. The student body draws from 20 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Academia Bilingual School Basel.
- Tuition: $20,760–$23,290/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 16) Basel international school · 100 students total.
- 20 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 12 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: CIE verified.
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12 avg / 16 max
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CIE
About Academia Bilingual School Basel
Academia Bilingual School Basel is a small by design, private school that provides excellent bilingual teaching in an international environment. The school was founded in 2010 and has been growing ever since. It is however the school's intention to remain modest in size, since it attaches great importance to personal contact and the individual advancement of all students.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $20,760 – $23,290 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 20760-CHF 23290 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $23,345(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $24,845 |
| Cost position in Basel | 29th percentile(mid-range) |
Other
English German
unknown
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8:30 – Kindergarten: 14:45 Primary and Secondary: 16:00 (Wednesdays 11:50)
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Basel
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Estimated Real Cost
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