International schools in Basel
9 international schools in Basel. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Prices and living conditions in Switzerland
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$9.55 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$31.83 |
| Kimchi stew · 1 serving | US$44.55 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$2.42 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano, Tall size) · 1 cup | US$8.78 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 1.5l | US$0.32 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 500ml | US$1.9 |
| Train fare · Base fare (per zone), Zurich | US$5.98 |
| Tram fare · Base fare (per zone), Zurich | US$5.98 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$8.91 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 5.4
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
CHF 8,600 – CHF 38K
≈ USD 10.5K – ≈ USD 46.4K
Based on 3 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 5 | 56% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 3 | 33% |
| French | 1 | 11% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 5 | 56% |
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 3 | 33% |
| French | 1 | 11% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-02 | 1 |
| 2027-01-23 | 1 |
| 2027-03-03 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
Academia Bilingual School BaselAges 4–12
Ecole Française de BâleFrench · Ages 0–12From CHF 8,600 a year- Saint Charles International SchoolIB · Ages 8–18
Academia International School BaselBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 12–18- BKA International SchoolIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 0–18
ELA Basel – The Swiss British School of BaselBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 1–14- International School BaselIB · Ages 3–19From CHF 24K a year
- ipso! International SchoolIB · Ages 2–16
Map
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Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Dec2WedOpen dayAll day
SIS Basel: Visit our Open House!
SIS Swiss International School BaselBaselChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Jan23SatOpen dayAll day
Open Day – Early Years, Primary & Secondary School
ELA Basel – The Swiss British School of BaselBaselChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Mar3WedOpen dayAll day
SIS Basel: Visit our Open House!
SIS Swiss International School BaselBaselChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Apr22ThuOpen dayAll day
SIS Basel: Visit our Open House!
SIS Swiss International School BaselBaselChecked 2026-10-30
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