WhereNext Value Score · Basel
Best value international schools in Basel
Updated 2026-04-26 · 7 schools scored · 9 schools indexed
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Key facts
- 7 schools scored WhereNext Value Score (0–100) — class size + nationality diversity + accreditations + learning support + activities, normalised by cost.
- Median value: 63/100 the 50th-percentile school in Basel.
- Top: ELA Basel - The Swiss British School of Basel 81/100 value score · $29,364–$35,533/yr tuition.
- Median tuition: $33.8k/yr published tuition midpoint across 7 schools.
- Methodology value = features ÷ cost · NOT a quality ranking · CC BY 4.0 underlying data.
Schools scored
7
Median value
63/100
Top score
81/100
Median tuition
$33.8k
Curriculum mix
Schools ranked by Value Score (highest first)
| # | School | Tuition USD | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELA Basel - The Swiss British School of Basel | $29,364-$35,533 | 81/100 |
| 2 | Academia Bilingual School Basel | $25,613-$28,735 | 76/100 |
| 3 | International School Basel | $29,339-$46,488 | 69/100 |
| 4 | Ecole Française de Bâle | $11,227-$38,494 | 63/100 |
| 5 | Academia International School Basel | $34,422-$34,422 | 58/100 |
| 6 | SIS Swiss International School Basel | $28,155-$41,973 | 54/100 |
| 7 | BKA International School | $28,192-$39,481 | 53/100 |
“Est. all-in” is a WhereNext-modeled estimate — published tuition plus typical fees for the city (registration, transport, uniform, activities). It is not the school's itemised fee schedule — verify final fees with the school.
How the Value Score works
The WhereNext Value Score starts at 50 (neutral) and adjusts across six dimensions: class size (−10 to +15), diversity (+0 to +10), accreditations (+0 to +10), learning support (+0 to +8), activities richness (+0 to +5), and a cost-tier adjustment that boosts cheaper schools and discounts premium-tier schools that don't justify their pricing through other dimensions.
Important: the Value Score is NOT a quality ranking. A school with strong educational outcomes can have a moderate Value Score if it sits in the premium tier; a smaller, cheaper school with good fundamentals can score higher on Value while still being a different fit for your family.
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