Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1250 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60+ |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French and Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
Junior School: up to 20 students
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Bring Your Own Device (BOYD):
Educational Applications:
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
ISB IB Diploma results 2024:
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, moderately to ensure a good healthy balance |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies widely depending on grade. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
+90% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ISB offers a continuum of support for students with mild to moderate learning needs. This includes:
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| Learning support offered |
Learning Support teachers work collaboratively with content teachers to support students in accessing the curriculum and learning vital skills for success. ISB's Learning Support team includes qualified and experienced professionals with specialized expertise in learning and intellectual disabilities and evaluation and assessment. ISB's continuum of support provides a breadth of support options for students in EC 1 through graduation, with support options determined by the individual needs of each student. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our Elite Performance Pathway meets the needs of students with highly demanding training programmes, while pursuing their academic journey. Our academic programmes are flexible and adaptable to allow them to attend their individual trainings, rehearsals, games and competitions, while continuing their learning journey as part of the International Baccalaureate programme. This pathway is particularly suited for students who: are part of a professional sports team or follow a high-level sport training programme; are part of a professional orchestra or similar music ensemble, or follow a music/dance/drama time-intensive programme; or just need flexibility to follow other high-level training programmes. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
6 wellbeing counsellors
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| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
ISB does not require students to take a formal entrance exam. However in certain cases, depending on information received from the application documentation or gathered during interview, further assessment may be necessary. Assessment may include but is not limited to the following areas: - English as an Additional Language
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| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
ISB accepts applications throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
ISB encourages all students to start at the new school year in August. However ISB accepts students throughout the school year providing there is space in the relevant year level placement. |
| School start time |
08:15 - 08:20 |
| School finish time |
15:00 - 16:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
ASPIRE (After School Programme for Inspiration, Recreation and Enrichment) provides after-school services to Junior School students (EC 1 - Grade 5). |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, our three campuses offer students a variety of nutritious and balanced meals freshly prepared daily on campus. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, our menus cater for different food allergies/intolerances and preferences, including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Math quest, robotics, arts and crafts, choir, drawing, music and art, orchestra, school newspaper, board games, construction challenges, beads club, knitting and crochet, Lego club, sensory play, story and crafts, Young Author's club, badminton, basketball, breakdance, Hip Hop dance, intercross, jazz dance, karate, netball, soccer, yoga, Zumba, economics, band, debate club, finance club, Model United Nations, American sign language, Spanish dance, rock climbing. |
| Sports activities included |
Volleyball, badminton, cross-country, track and field, (outdoor and indoor) soccer/football, swimming, ski, uni hokey, ping-pong (table tennis), ultimate frisbee, etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
- outdoor playground with beautiful panoramic views of the castle-dotted Jura mountain ranges encircling the campus
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Aesch Campus:
Fiechten Campus:
Reinach Campus:
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School Basel is the only school in Basel offering three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes for children 3 - 19 years old in English, and in English-German in Junior School. We provide students with the education, support and inspiration they need to become global citizens and impact their world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At ISB, we know that every child is unique and so is the way we learn. We offer students a broad and holistic education comprising a multitude of curricular and co-curricular activities. The IB programmes are widely recognised among the best school programmes in the world, developing the intellectual, personal, emotional and socio-emotional skills required of students to live, learn and work in a rapidly changing world. Our students are also well prepared to transition to other schools in Switzerland and around the globe when family circumstances change. To reinforce our strong academic programme, ISB also offers students a comprehensive wellbeing programme, with a strong team of counsellors and school psychologist who support students' social and emotional needs to ensure long-term self-esteem and confidence in themselves. Our after-school progamme ranges from sports to music, drama and visual arts, from clubs and activities to service and leadership opportunities and much more - all geared towards delivering a well-rounded, balanced education to our young people. |