ELA Basel - The Swiss British School of Basel
International School in Basel
Quick answer
ELA Basel - The Swiss British School of Basel follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with notably small class sizes averaging 13 students. Well-suited to premium-budget families. Tuition of $23,800–$28,800/year is in line with Basel averages. The student body draws from 35 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at ELA Basel - The Swiss British School of Basel.
- Tuition: $23,800–$28,800/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 13 (max 17) Basel international school · 320 students total.
- 35 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 14 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: COBIS verified.
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About ELA Basel - The Swiss British School of Basel
ELA Basel - The Swiss British School is an independent, not-for-profit organisation located in Basel, Switzerland. It is committed to providing high quality childcare and education appropriate for young children from the age of 3 months to the end of Primary School at 12 years old.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $23,800 – $28,800 |
| Annual tuition (local) | CHF 23800-CHF 28800 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $27,180(+3%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $28,680 |
| Cost position in Basel | 43th percentile(mid-range) |
British
GL Assessments, PASS Assessments and CHECK tests (Swiss Language Testing)
60% of our students score above average in English and Maths
German, French
We support Wave 1, Wave 2 and Wave 3 Students with a mixture of small group and individual support
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8:30 – 15:30
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
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