ipso! International School vs SIS Swiss International School Basel

	I ipso! International School Basel, Switzerland	S SIS Swiss International School Basel Basel, Switzerland
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CHF 21,520 - 27,720	Fees / year CHF 22,820 - 34,020
Age range	Age range 1 - 16 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), Swiss Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 140	Pupils 500
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 2014	Opened 1999
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, at Bahnhofstrasse 26, CH-4310 Rheinfelden, adjacent to the old town. It is within a few minutes' walk from the SBB train station or bus station, accessible via the quiet Schützenweg. It is in a convenient location with optimum connections to public transport services near the playground and sports field next to the Schützenmatt school building.	Location Basel, Switzerland
Stages	Stages Early Childhood Center for ages 1.5–4; bilingual all-day school for ages 4–16, including Preschool, Primary School, and Secondary School. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) at kindergarten and primary level; secondary level I offers bilingual tuition according to cantonal curriculum.	Stages Kindergarten through to College, including Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, SIS Bilingual College and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); continuity from Kindergarten to College.
School type	School type Bilingual ECCE and all-day school; IB World School.	School type Private bilingual day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix 396 enrolled students; 40+ nationalities represented
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Switzerland	Country affiliation Switzerland
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Lunch, homework supervision, before- and after-school care, flexible drop-off and pickup times
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fee - Registration fee (non-recurring): CHF 600.00. The registration fee is due at the time of registration for all programmes. Tuition fees (by programme / year group) - Early Childhood Center (full-time place, ages 1.5–4 years): CHF 27,720.00 per year. - Two-instalment option (per term): CHF 13,880.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Twelve-instalment option (monthly): CHF 2,330.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Registration fee: CHF 600.00. Family discount: 10% on the lower invoice starting from enrolment of a second child. Annual fees are invoiced pro rata if a child starts during the year. - Early Childhood Center (part‑time places, ages 1.5–4 years): - Minimum occupancy options and annual fees: - Five mornings per week: CHF 18,900.00 per year. - Two full days + one morning per week: CHF 16,380.00 per year. - Registration fee is due at registration; annual fees invoiced pro rata for mid‑year starts. - Preschool (full‑time place, ages 4–6 years): CHF 21,520.00 per year. - Two-instalment option (per term): CHF 10,780.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Twelve-instalment option (monthly): CHF 1,813.35 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Registration fee: CHF 600.00. Family discount: 10% on the lower invoice from the second child. Limited reduced attendance reduces fees accordingly. - Primary School (Years 1–6): CHF 23,520.00 per year. - Two-instalment option (per term): CHF 11,780.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Twelve-instalment option (monthly): CHF 1,980.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Ancillary costs: registration fee CHF 600.00; after‑school activities, longer trips and external examination fees are invoiced separately. Family discount: 10% on the lower invoice from the enrolment of a second child. Annual fees invoiced pro rata if a student starts during the year. - Secondary School (Years 7–9 / Secondary Years SY1–SY3): CHF 24,520.00 per year. - Two-instalment option (per term): CHF 12,280.00 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Twelve-instalment option (monthly): CHF 2,063.35 (includes CHF 20.00 surcharge). - Ancillary costs: registration fee CHF 600.00; after‑school activities, trips and external examination fees are invoiced separately. - Optional programme add‑on: ipso! Booster (personal coaching) CHF 1,800.00 per school year (optional). - The programme requires students to provide their own laptop (BYOD). Family discount: 10% on the lower invoice from the enrolment of a second child. Annual fees invoiced pro rata if a student starts during the year. Billing schedule and payment terms - The registration fee is due at the time of registration. Annual tuition fees are invoiced and, if a student starts during the school year, will be invoiced pro rata. - Instalment options are published for each programme (commonly 2 instalments per school year or 12 instalments per school year) with a small surcharge (CHF 20.00) applied to instalment plans. Amounts for the instalment options are shown next to each programme above. - Additional services (early drop‑off, after‑school care, clubs, private lessons) are billed separately according to the registration/additional‑services form; many of these items are payable at the beginning of the school year or on receipt of invoice if joining later, and are stated as non‑refundable on the additional‑services registration form. Boarding fees - No boarding provision is listed for ipso! International School; the school operates as a full‑day/part‑time bilingual day school and early childhood centre, so boarding fees are not applicable. Other costs and typical ancillary fees - After‑School Care (ASC) options and example prices (from the additional‑services registration form): - ASC semester/year examples (1 hour/week): CHF 170.00 per semester / CHF 340.00 per year; 1 hour/day options and multi‑day options are listed with semester and annual rates; single bookings are charged per hour. Private lesson example rates: CHF 85.00 per 45‑minute lesson for one child, with scaled prices for multiple children. ipso! Booster (Secondary): CHF 1,800.00 per school year. Early drop‑off (½ hr) example: CHF 90.00 per semester / CHF 180.00 per year for one day per week; single bookings per ½ hour CHF 7.50. Many club and ASC items are billed semester or yearly and are non‑refundable when payable at the start of the year. - Lunch: a sample lunch booking charge is CHF 10.00 (bookable by quarter) for preschool; lunches are arranged via the school's catering provider and are billed separately. - Excursions and multi‑day camps: day excursions are included in tuition; camps and excursions lasting several days are invoiced separately. External examination fees are not included in the listed school fees and are charged separately. - Uniform: no compulsory uniform fee or uniform charge is listed among the ancillary costs on the programme fee pages; ancillary costs listed on the programme pages explicitly include registration, after‑school activities and external examination fees but do not list uniform charges. Refund information - Annual fees will be invoiced pro rata if a student starts during the school year. The registration fee is charged at registration; additional‑services amounts (for example ASC, clubs, private lessons) that are payable at the start of the school year or on receipt of invoice are stated as non‑refundable on the registration/additional‑services form. Cancellation of automatic re‑enrolment must be submitted in writing and registered by the school's stated deadline (cancellation by 30 April for the following school year is referenced on the enrolment form). Specific tuition‑refund schedules for mid‑year withdrawal are not listed on the programme fee pages; the enrolment/contract documentation describes automatic re‑enrolment and the April deadline. Fee payment options (invoicing, instalments and methods listed) - The school issues invoices and offers instalment schedules for the published annual fees (commonly 2 instalments or 12 instalments with a CHF 20.00 surcharge for instalment plans). Amounts and instalment figures are shown above for each programme. - The programme pages and registration forms show invoices and instalment plans but do not list explicit payment method types (for example “credit card” or “bank transfer”) on the public fee pages; invoices and the school's registration documentation indicate amounts are payable on receipt of invoice or at the start of the school year. Parents should expect to receive formal invoices that set the payment terms.	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - One-time registration (enrolment) fee: First child CHF 600. Each additional child CHF 500. This fee is non-refundable and a place at the school is only guaranteed once the registration fee has been paid. Tuition fees (per semester) and annual totals by school year group Note: Tuition is billed in advance per semester. The figures below show the one-payment (semester) amount and the equivalent annual amount (two semesters). Monthly instalment amounts shown are the six-month instalments for a semester (these instalments include a 2% surcharge and are paid over six months for the semester). - Kindergarten 1 & 2: - Per semester: CHF 11,410. - Annual (2 semesters): CHF 22,820. - 6 monthly instalments (per month during the semester): CHF 1,940 (total per semester when paid in instalments: CHF 11,640). - Primary Intro: - Per semester: CHF 12,330. - Annual: CHF 24,660. - 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,096 (total per semester by instalments: CHF 12,576). - Primary (Years 1–6): - Per semester: CHF 12,330. - Annual: CHF 24,660. - 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,096 (total per semester by instalments: CHF 12,576). - Lower Secondary (Years 7–9): - Per semester: CHF 15,430. - Annual: CHF 30,860. - 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,623 (total per semester by instalments: CHF 15,738). - Year 10: - Per semester: CHF 15,700. - Annual: CHF 31,400. - 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,669 (total per semester by instalments: CHF 16,014). - Years 11 & 12: - Per semester: CHF 17,010. - Annual: CHF 34,020. - 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,892 (total per semester by instalments: CHF 17,352). - International Baccalaureate (IBDP): - Per semester: CHF 14,690. - Annual: CHF 29,380. - 6 monthly instalments: CHF 2,497 (total per semester by instalments: CHF 14,982). Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are billed in advance per semester; fees for mid-term admissions are prorated. On request, payment by monthly instalments (six monthly instalments per semester) is possible; instalments carry a 2% surcharge. - School Fees are due before the start of each semester. Late payment may result in collection action; interest on arrears is charged at 5% p.a., dunning costs of CHF 20 per reminder (from the second reminder) are applicable, and collection charges may be added. Certificates or diplomas may be withheld until outstanding School Fees are paid or guaranteed. - A sibling discount of 10% on the school fees is granted for the second, third, etc., child; the reduction applies to the younger child(ren). Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. SIS Basel is a bilingual day school (no boarding programme). Other costs and optional services - After‑school care (optional): - Coupon booklet (six hours) CHF 102. - Kindergarten / Primary Intro: Full week (5 days) CHF 2,400; one day per week CHF 480; single booking per hour CHF 18. - Primary: Full week (5 days) CHF 2,000; one day per week CHF 400; single booking per hour CHF 18. - Clubs and extracurricular activities: costs vary by offer and semester; these are additional and charged separately. - School Fees do not include costs for excursions, class trips, camps, external examinations and certificates, or additional services and activities; such items are charged separately. - No separate uniform fee is listed for SIS Basel in the published fee information; no uniform charge is specified among the standard school fees. Refunds, cancellations and termination (important points) - The registration (enrolment) fee is non-refundable. If a reserved place is not used after payment of the registration fee, there is no right to reimbursement. - Notification deadlines for ordinary termination: to terminate a contract at the end of a semester, notice must be received by December 1 (winter semester) or May 1 (summer semester). If no valid notice is received by those dates, the School Contract is automatically extended for the next semester. Late termination after these dates triggers a compensation charge of 25% of the School Fees for the corresponding semester. - Leaving mid‑semester: fees are charged up to the end of the week in which the student leaves and are calculated pro rata based on the number of weeks attended (school vacations are not taken into account). If termination is not notified at least ten calendar weeks prior to the end of the week in which the student leaves, a compensation charge of 25% of the School Fees for the corresponding semester may apply. - Force majeure: if authorities order the school's closure due to force majeure (for example epidemic, pandemic, natural disaster), there is no right to a refund of school fees. Fee payment options and invoicing - Invoices and credit notes are issued with a QR payment section (Swiss QR invoice format) and are available in the Parents' Portal. Additional services (lunch, after‑school care, clubs, excursions) can be booked via the school's Webshop, which is integrated with the Parents' systems. Parents receive payment slips or invoicing details as part of the registration and contracting process. - Payment by instalment (monthly) is offered on request and carries the indicated surcharge (2% for the six‑month instalment option per semester). School Fees must be paid or guaranteed at the time of registration for external examinations. Administrative and statutory notes relevant to fees - School Fees are published in the current price list; the School's General Terms and Conditions set out payment deadlines, late‑payment interest and dunning charges, and the legal procedures for termination and refunds/compensation. Withholding of certificates for unpaid fees is possible. Version note: the published fee schedule for SIS Basel is listed for the 2025/26 school year in the school's fee overview and accompanying terms. The figures above reflect the published one‑semester amounts and related terms and optional service charges as presented in the school's current fee information.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements No boarding is offered; SIS Basel operates as a day school.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Lunch is provided; cafeteria available; before- and after-school care offered as part of the day program.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is owned and operated by ipso Bildung AG in Rheinfelden, Switzerland. It is state-approved and follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) at kindergarten and primary level. In secondary level I, bilingual tuition is provided according to the cantonal curriculum.	Governance and ownership Private educational institution financed solely by school fees and not subsidised by the Swiss government; part of SIS Swiss International Schools Schweiz AG.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ipso! ISR is a bilingual ECC for children aged 1.5 to 4 years and a bilingual all-day school for children aged 4 to 16 years. The German-English early childhood support and education programme is unique in Switzerland and offers a combination of international and local curricula and a family atmosphere. It is state-approved and follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) at kindergarten and primary levels. In Secondary Level I, bilingual tuition is provided according to the cantonal curriculum. This arrangement allows a change to and from the state school system locally and internationally. The school is accredited as an IB World School and undergoes regular IB assessments.	Curriculum details SIS Basel offers an English/German bilingual kindergarten with continuity from Kindergarten to College. The curriculum combines the Swiss curriculum (Lehrplan 21) with the British curriculum and SIS-developed content to promote bilingualism. Children spend 50% of their time in English and 50% in German. The six curriculum areas are Personal and Social Development; Language Development; Mathematics; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; and Creative Development. Language is learned through immersion with a German-speaking and an English-speaking teacher, with languages used on alternating days. The day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with after-school care and a range of clubs, and regular trips and events form part of the program.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The SIS Basel learning environment is open, multicultural and nurturing. The school uses a value-centered approach that supports independence and personal development. Students develop social, emotional and procedural skills and attitudes as part of their education. English and German are used across the curriculum, reinforcing intercultural communication and collaborative learning.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language From kindergarten onward, bilingual education in German and English is provided with immersion that allocates 50% of learning time to English and 50% to German. A German- and an English-native speaking teaching team supports language development, with language acquired through immersion. In primary school, students acquire high-level language skills in both German and English. In the bilingual college, English and German are equally important as languages of instruction, with options for the IB Diploma alongside the bilingual Swiss Matura.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Social, emotional and procedural skills and attitudes are part of the general education. SIS Basel provides an open, multicultural and nurturing learning environment that supports wellbeing. The day-school concept is structured, varied and designed to promote stability and student engagement. Extracurricular activities and the school community contribute to a supportive social environment.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview ipso! ISR Rheinfelden is a bilingual all-day school offering an Early Childhood Center for children aged 1.5 to 4 years and a bilingual program for children aged 4 to 16 years. The German–English early childhood program combines international and local curricula in a family atmosphere. The school is state-approved and follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) at preschool and primary levels and is an IB World School. Regular study trips abroad (England, France, Germany) support this process and aid transitions between the public education system and international paths. Language development covers German, English and French across the curriculum. A 360° Virtual Tour is available for prospective families.	Facilities overview SIS Basel is a bilingual day school from Kindergarten through to College. The school has a large blue outdoor sports field used for football. The school has a cafeteria where hot lunches are served and all students eat in the cafeteria under supervision. Before- and after-school care is available, and lunchtime supervision is included in the school fees.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school has a large outdoor sports field used for football.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The languages used in teaching are German and English; some subjects are taught bilingually, others only in one language, and French is taught as a foreign language. Language skills in German, English and French are developed across the programme. The curriculum emphasizes digital skills and 21st‑century competencies through digital learning, information technology, robotics, gamification and programming, with tech labs enriching the school day. Regular study trips and cross‑curricular work support learning and the development of MINT subjects (mathematics, informatics, natural sciences and technology).	Academic facilities The academic offer includes Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, SIS Bilingual College, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The SIS Basel educational concept includes continuity from Kindergarten to College and learning is enhanced by technology. The school emphasises bilingual education and international orientation as part of its approach.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After‑school activities (optional subjects) include homework help, tech labs (programming), drama, chess and ballgames. A broad selection of clubs is offered for ipso ISR students and external participants, including Art, Jr. STEAM Lab, Sewing, French Starter, Little Bakers, TechLabs, Digital Explorers, Cooking and French – Advanced Conversation. English‑language clubs are available alongside bilingual offerings, with details on registration, schedules and fees published. The clubs run in Semester 2 with specific registration deadlines and a minimum participant requirement.	Extra curricular facilities Before- and after-school care is available to children in kindergarten and primary school from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (start of day) and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with supervision; this service is included in the school fees. Lunch is offered in the school cafeteria with supervision, served by the ZFV catering group; registration is via the ZFV platform. Clubs offer a range of extracurricular activities that can be booked for one semester. The holiday club runs during school breaks with week-long activities under supervision by an experienced team.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The ipso! International School began in 2014 in Rheinfelden with nine students. It includes a bilingual Early Childhood Center for children aged 1.5 to 4 years and a bilingual all-day school for children aged 4 to 16 years. The school is state-approved and follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for kindergarten and primary levels, with bilingual tuition in secondary Level I under the cantonal curriculum. The school is accredited as an IB World School. Under the leadership of Sabina Sümegi-Schärli, the school grew from a pioneering bilingual institution; founder Georg B. Weibel helped establish bilingual education in the region.	History Private bilingual day school in Basel with approximately 500 students from three years old through Year 12. The bilingual educational concept of SIS Swiss International School has been implemented here since 1999. The school is located at Erlenstrasse 15, Basel 4058. Marcel Brunner has been principal since 1 August 2023.
Community	Community The school has a familial atmosphere and cross-stage student support. Its curriculum blends local and international perspectives. Community life is reinforced through events, news, and parent testimonials. In June 2024, ipso! ISR celebrated its 10th anniversary with exhibitions, speeches, and activities for students and families.	Community The school community is multicultural, representing more than forty nationalities. Approximately 500 students from ages 3 to Year 12 study on the campus. The leadership team includes Marcel Brunner (Principal) and Bret Simner (Head of Bilingual International College and IB Coordinator); the team engages in ongoing professional development. An Open House is scheduled for March 18, 2026, from 09:00 to 12:00.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual 21st-century skills such as creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking are fostered across all subjects through interdisciplinary, project-based learning and explorations. The Creaviva program combines artistic activities with foreign-language practice, including cooking, creative design and music. The ipso! Sciences module encourages exploratory learning through practical research projects and building technical objects, including robotics and electrical engineering, with visits to the Experio Roche laboratory. A strong emphasis on digital skills and STEM is integrated through media and computer science, IT skills, and tech labs.	Academic & intellectual The school promotes learning beyond the classroom, with a strong emphasis on developing emotional and social skills alongside academics. Lunchtime, homework supervision, and before- and after-school care support students and provide a valuable complement to family life. A variety of clubs is available, offering activities that extend learning beyond regular classes and can be booked for a semester.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Creaviva program blends artistic activities with language practice, including cooking, creative design and music. Art and music are emphasized as core creative subjects contributing to personal development. Drama and other arts-based activities are available as after-school options.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language German and English are the languages used in teaching, with French taught as a foreign language; some subjects are taught bilingually and language skills in all three languages are developed across the curriculum. History and geography are taught bilingually as part of social sciences. Regular study trips abroad to England, France and Germany support language development and cultural exposure.	Cultural & language SIS Basel offers the SIS Student Exchange Programme, enabling upper-level students to study at another SIS school abroad. The programme fosters international-mindedness and intercultural understanding through study-abroad experiences. The SIS network connects schools across countries to help students become global citizens.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After-school activities include drama, chess and ballgames. Social internships and projects develop social competence and empathy by exposing students to diverse living conditions. These experiences support collaboration and community awareness.	Social & hobbies The school offers a range of clubs for students of all ages, enabling development of skills that complement classroom work and provide variety from the regular program. Clubs can be booked for one semester, and costs are not included in school fees; details are available through the school office. During school holidays, a Holiday Club runs with week-long activities, sports, and trips under supervision.
Community & service	Community & service Social internships and projects promote community engagement and social responsibility, enabling students to experience the living conditions of others and develop empathy.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Career coaching, tasters days and intensive application training prepare students for apprenticeships and studies, and teach them to present themselves confidently for applications and interviews. In the Career module, students choose from focal points: Career (apprenticeships and career planning) and Studies (preparation for grammar school and upper secondary paths such as economics). Instructors, specialists and managers from diverse industries collaborate to broaden opportunities.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Life module emphasizes practical life skills to prepare for independent living, including design technology, textiles and cookery. Students also explore and learn about the natural environment through projects in natural surroundings or in the classroom. Social internships and projects build empathy and awareness of others and their living conditions.	Lifestyle & wellbeing All students can sign up for a hot lunch, eaten in the cafeteria under supervision; lunch registration is handled separately. Before- and after-school care is available for kindergarten and primary, with arrivals from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and after-school care from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; this service is included in school fees, while after-school clubs carry additional costs. The school also emphasizes spaces that invite learning and a culture of learning through its Student Life environment.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school teaches German and English. The German-English early childhood support and education programme is offered; kindergarten and primary levels follow IB Primary Years Programme, and secondary Level I provides bilingual tuition according to the cantonal curriculum.	Language provision Multilingualism is an integral part of everyday life at SIS Basel. The school emphasizes a bilingual experience as part of its pedagogical approach. The Academic Offer includes Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, SIS Bilingual College, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides bilingual German-English instruction across the Early Childhood Center and the bilingual all-day school. In Secondary Level I, bilingual tuition is provided according to the cantonal curriculum.	Bilingual teaching The school operates a bilingual day school from Kindergarten through to College. Since 1999, SIS Basel has been implementing the bilingual school concept. The SIS Educational Concept includes a Bilingual Experience.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Getting in Touch. Contact SIS Basel via the contact form, by email, or by phone. You are welcome to visit an Open House to gain an impression of everyday school life and meet the school leadership. We provide further information and discuss together what the next suitable step might be for you and your child. Open Houses offer an informal setting to ask questions and learn about SIS Basel. 20 2. Consultation. A personal consultation is arranged. During the consultation, we take the time to get to know you and answer questions while introducing you to our school and educational concept. If possible, a tour of the school building is provided to give a brief insight into classroom life; virtual, phone, or email consultations are also available. 20 3. Trial Days. If the consultation is positive for both sides, one or more trial days are arranged to experience everyday school life and assess comfort in the environment. Trial days are non-binding. If trial days are not possible, an alternative solution is discussed. 20 4. Registration. If you decide in favour of SIS after the consultations and trial days, you will be provided with the registration form digitally or in printed form. Complete the form in full and submit it to the SIS school of your choice. We are happy to support you if you have any questions. 20 5. School Contract – Welcome to SIS!. After the registration is received, the school contract is prepared and sent along with information about the enrolment fee. Once the contract is signed and the enrolment fee is received, your child is officially registered at SIS Switzerland and their place at the school is reserved. We look forward to accompanying your child on their educational journey.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting lists are maintained if a year group or class is full. To secure a place for your child, enquire about capacity early, preferably in the spring.
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