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Academia International School Basel

Switzerland, Basel

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees CHF 27,900 - 30,900
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Swiss Academia International School
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Swiss Curriculum
Taught languages German, French, English
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Academia International School Basel offers a continuous, bilingual educational journey on its Basel campus from bilingual kindergarten and primary through lower secondary to an English-language college. The school delivers Cambridge Primary, IGCSE and A Levels alongside a Swiss curriculum, preparing students aged 12 to 18 for university study in Switzerland or worldwide. Kindergarten and Primary are naturally bilingual, with English and additional language exposure embedded in daily learning. The modern campus at Hochstrasse 16 features bright classrooms, a science laboratory, dedicated music and art rooms, and a cafeteria, supporting a hands-on approach to learning. The curriculum emphasizes depth and meaning through Arts Across the Curriculum, Metacognition and Action-Based Research. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, complemented by sports and music programs. Founded in 2009, the Basel campus hosts over 300 students with about 33 teachers; Head of School is Stephanie Wimmer. A welcoming international community.

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This campus is part of Swiss Academia International School

Hochstrasse 16, 4053 Basel, Switzerland

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The Essentials

Academia International School Basel has instruction in English, German.

Location
Hochstrasse 16, 4053 Basel, Switzerland. The campus is located directly next to Basel SBB railway station. It offers a continuous educational journey from bilingual Kindergarten and Primary to Lower Secondary and an English-language Upper Secondary (IGCSE & A Level).

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary (IGCSE & A Level)

Type
International day school

Additional learning support
The school offers individual support and targeted learning

Country affiliation
Switzerland
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Academia International School Basel ranges from CHF 27,900 to CHF 30,900 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- Registration fee (one-time): CHF 500.

Tuition fees (standard billing options)
- School fees per school year (standard day-student rate): CHF 27,900.
- School fees per semester: CHF 13,950.
- School fees per quarterly instalment: CHF 6,975.
- Payment by monthly instalments (10 monthly instalments; price includes an administrative surcharge of 3%): CHF 2,874 per month.

Tuition fees by school year / year group
- The standard school fee above is applied as the published tuition amount across the school's year groups (Kindergarten through Year 12). Additional charges apply for certain optional or external programmes offered to older year groups.

Additional academic fees and optional programme costs
- Individual private lessons (optional): CHF 130 per 60 minutes.
- Individual IGCSE subject (where taken as an additional class, Years 9–12): CHF 6,900 per school year (per IGCSE subject).
- Individual AS or A Level (where taken as an additional class, Years 9–12): CHF 9,900 per school year (per AS/A Level subject).
- German Booster (Years 9–12): total school fees when the German Booster programme is included are CHF 30,900.

What is included and excluded from tuition
- Included in the tuition: all teaching materials, textbooks and educational resources.
- Not included in the tuition: after-school clubs, external examination fees, school trips and school camps (these are charged separately).
- If a pupil enters during the school year, school fees are charged pro rata.

Sibling discount
- A 10% sibling discount is available (for self-financing families) on the youngest child's school fee when more than one child is enrolled at the same time.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- School fees are invoiced in advance. The school offers the published billing options (annual, semester, quarterly or a 10-month instalment plan with a 3% administrative surcharge). Payment deadlines are shown on invoices; the general payment period is 30 days unless otherwise stated on the invoice or price list.
- If one or more instalments are not paid by the agreed deadline after lessons have started, the school may exclude the student from the programme until outstanding instalments have been paid; persistent non-payment can lead to contract withdrawal and additional fees. An annual interest rate on outstanding amounts and administrative fees for payment reminders may apply.
- Changes to a chosen payment arrangement (for example switching from semester to monthly payments) are only possible at the start of a new semester and must be notified at least six weeks before the semester begins.

Refunds, deposits and cancellation
- If an entire course of study is definitely cancelled, fees already paid will be refunded; reimbursement of further costs is excluded.
- The school may require a registration fee and a deposit; if a deposit is required it is due within five days after signing the school contract and will be refunded in full after the student leaves the school provided the notice requirements and full settlement of fees have been met. If notice requirements are not met, the deposit may be forfeited.
- If a student does not attend despite a concluded school contract, an administrative and cancellation fee equal to three months' school fees may be charged. During a probationary period (if applied), either party may withdraw; details are set out in the contractual terms.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The Basel campus is operated as a day school at its city premises; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published for the Basel campus.

Other costs or fees
- Examination fees, school trips, camps and after-school activities are charged separately and are not included in the tuition.
- No separate uniform fee or uniform purchase requirement is listed in the published price list for the Basel campus.

Fee payment methods and practical notes
- Fees are invoiced in advance and are due within the payment period stated on the invoice (generally 30 days). The published price list and general terms reference invoicing and payment deadlines but do not list the specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer or card) within the price-list document. Payment method details are provided on invoices and in contract paperwork.
Academics

Academia International School Basel teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Swiss Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
At Basel campus, students follow a continuous educational journey from bilingual kindergarten and primary to lower secondary and an English-language college. Kindergarten and Primary are naturally bilingual. Lower Secondary provides strong preparation for upper secondary or vocational pathways. Upper Secondary offers IGCSE and A Levels to prepare for university in Switzerland or worldwide. Campus life includes bright classrooms, a science lab, music and art rooms, and a cafeteria, and learning emphasizes depth and meaning through Arts Across the Curriculum, Metacognition and Action-Based Research, with clubs such as Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Student Teacher Ratio
Over 300 students and 33 teachers (Y7–Y12).

Higher Education Progression
Upper Secondary prepares for university, in Switzerland or worldwide.
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Admissions

Admissions
Next Events: May 21, 2026 — Info Event Basel – With the International A Levels to university. 6:00–7:30 p.m. Basel.
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