International School Basel
Aesch / Reinach, Basel, Switzerland
Info checked 2026-11-01 · Fees 2026-27
Per year· 2026-27 school year
CHF 24K–38K
about USD 29.3K–46.5K
ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
About
The only not-for-profit, English-language, three-programme International Baccalaureate World School in the region, serving students aged 3-18 in Basel.
Key facts
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–19
Language
English, German
Type
International school
Fee level
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Nurse on site
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Visual arts
- STEM
Fees
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood 1 | CHF 23,980≈ USD 29.3K |
| Early Childhood 2 | CHF 23,980≈ USD 29.3K |
| Early Childhood 3 – Grade 5 | CHF 28,210≈ USD 34.5K |
| Grade 6 – 8 | CHF 32,280≈ USD 39.5K |
| Grade 9 – 10 | CHF 33,650≈ USD 41.1K |
| Grade 11 – 12 | CHF 38,000≈ USD 46.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood 1 | CHF 23,980 (about USD 29.3K) |
| Early Childhood 2 | CHF 23,980 (about USD 29.3K) |
| Early Childhood 3 – Grade 5 | CHF 28,210 (about USD 34.5K) |
| Grade 6 – 8 | CHF 32,280 (about USD 39.5K) |
| Grade 9 – 10 | CHF 33,650 (about USD 41.1K) |
| Grade 11 – 12 | CHF 38,000 (about USD 46.5K) |
Source: school website (isbasel.ch) · checked 2026-10-30 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School Basel (this school) | CHF 23,980 (about USD 29.3K) | CHF 38,000 (about USD 46.5K) |
| Ecole Française de Bâle | CHF 8,600 (about USD 10.5K) | CHF 10,900 (about USD 13.3K) |
| SIS Swiss International School Basel | CHF 11,640 (about USD 14.2K) | CHF 17,350 (about USD 21.2K) |
Source: school website (isbasel.ch) · checked 2026-10-30 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-05)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- CHF 4,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-05). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-30)
Campus and school life
Facilities
- Gym
- Library
- Theatre
- Sports field
Sports
- Athletics
- Basketball Academy
- Football Academy
- Chess Tournament
Arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
After-school activities
- After School Care
- Clubs & Activities
- Kumon
- Basketball Academy
- Football Academy
- Chess Tournament
- Holiday Camps
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- Accreditations
- IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
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