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International Schools in BaselCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data

Based on 9 schools · 7 with published fee data · Updated April 2026

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Total Schools

9

Median True Cost

$35,397

per year

Hidden Fee Markup

+5%

above published tuition

Median Value Score

63/100

Basel, Switzerland has 9 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $35,397. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 5%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are IB, British, French.

Quick answer

Basel, Switzerland has 9 international schools across 3 curricula (IB, British, French). 7 schools publish full fee data; the median true annual cost (tuition + hidden fees) is $35,397/yr, with hidden fees typically adding 5% on top of headline tuition. The median WhereNext Value Score is 63/100. Admissions are mostly open and rolling.

Key facts

  • 9 international schools 7 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
  • Median true cost: $35,397/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
  • Hidden-fee markup: +5% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
  • Top curricula IB (5) · British (3) · French (1).
  • Admissions mix 9 open · 0 moderate · 0 competitive · 0 highly selective.

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Curriculum Breakdown

IB
5 (56%)
British
3 (33%)
French
1 (11%)

Admissions Difficulty

9

Open / Rolling

Best Value Schools

Highest value-for-money — class size, diversity, accreditations, and support relative to cost.

Most Affordable

Most Internationally Diverse

Which school in Basel is right for YOUR family?

Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 9 schools in Basel, 7 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.

True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.

Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.

School profiles are decision aids, not endorsements. Always verify fees and admissions directly with schools.