Saint Charles International School
International School in Basel
Quick answer
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.
- Avg class size: 8 Basel international school · 150 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Swiss.
- Ages: Ages 8 to 18 school day starts at 8h15.
150
25 (Swiss)
8 avg
Available
IB Diploma
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)
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
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB
IB Diploma
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)
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.
German, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Chinese.
unknown
We provide individual attention and can accommodate students with moderate learning needs effectively.
Yes. EAL and FLE classes are available.
8h15 – 16:00
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.
We make every effort to accommodate students with food allergies or specific dietary preferences related to religious or cultural practices.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Swiss
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