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Saint Charles International School

International School in Basel

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Saint Charles International School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with notably small class sizes averaging 8 students. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families. Graduates leave with IB Diploma.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma.
  • Tuition Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
  • Avg class size: 8 Basel international school · 150 students total.
  • 25 nationalities top: Swiss.
  • Ages: Ages 8 to 18 school day starts at 8h15.
IBAges 8 to 18Fee not verified — check the school's published schedule
Open admissions73% data coverage
Students

150

Nationalities

25 (Swiss)

Class Size

8 avg

Boarding

Available

Qualifications

IB Diploma

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About Saint Charles International School

Saint-Charles International School is more than a school — it is a place where heritage, excellence, and individuality come together to create an exceptional educational journey for the next generation of global citizens. Our mission is to provide students with an exceptional education whilst teaching and encouraging the attributes of kindness, respect, and responsibility both towards others and the environment.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Listed (unverified)
English as an additional language (EAL)Listed (unverified)

This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.

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.

  • •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
  • •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. 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.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Curriculum

IB

Leaving qualifications

IB Diploma

External examinations

IB Diploma Programme (in English) IB Middle Years Programme (in English) Bilingual Swiss Maturité (in French and English) Saint-Charles High School Diploma (in English)

Exam results

Saint-Charles students stand among the best. With exceptional results across the Swiss, IB, and High School Diploma programmes, they combine intellectual precision with creativity, independence, and global perspective.

Additional languages

German, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Chinese.

Learning support

unknown

Special needs staff

We provide individual attention and can accommodate students with moderate learning needs effectively.

ESL / EAL support

Yes. EAL and FLE classes are available.

School hours

8h15 – 16:00

School busYes
Lunch

Day students are provided with a freshly prepared lunch each day, while boarding students enjoy three balanced meals daily, complemented by nutritious snacks throughout the day.

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careYes
Dietary accommodations

We make every effort to accommodate students with food allergies or specific dietary preferences related to religious or cultural practices.

Listing imported: 2026-04-05Data source: scrapedConfidence: lowData completeness: 73%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

School Profile

School SizeSmall ClassesDiversity
Saint Charles International School

Class Size

This school
8
City avg
12

Student Diversity

25nationalities150 students

Moderately diverse

Common: Swiss

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