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School comparison · Basel
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Basel
Quick answer
Academia Bilingual School Basel scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (73/100 vs 60/100).
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Academia Bilingual School Basel | Ecole Française de Bâle |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | — | French |
| Ages served | Ages 4 to 12 | Ages 1 to 12 |
| Language of instruction |
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| — |
| French |
| Tuition USD | $20,760-$23,290 | $9,100-$31,200 |
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| True annual cost? | $23,345 | $21,800 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +6% | +8% |
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| First-year cost? | $24,845 | $23,300 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 73/100 | 60/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 29th | 14th |
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| Students | 100 | 150 |
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| Nationalities | 20 | — |
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| Avg class size | 12 | — |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Founded | 2010 | 1884 |
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| Accreditations | CIE | AEFE |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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