ELA Basel – The Swiss British School of Basel
- UK EYFS
- IGCSE
- A Level
About
International Swiss-British school in central Basel with Early Years (EYFS) on the Gartenstrasse campus, a Cambridge pathway from Key Stage 1 to IGCSE, and Cambridge IGCSE and A Level in the upper years. Secondary students can choose the Cambridge stream or a Swiss international bilingual stream. Operates two campuses in the historic centre.
Key facts
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Curriculum
UK EYFS · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 1–14
Students
360
Language
English, German
Type
International school
- Nationalities
- 68
- Founded
- 1993
- Device policy
- Device provided by the school
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Playground
Sports
- Swimming
Arts
- Music
Upcoming events
- Jan23SatOpen dayAll day
Open Day – Early Years, Primary & Secondary School
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- Accreditations
- CIE
- Memberships
- COBIS
Location
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