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Our Community

Alarge group of students and families enjoying a seasonal celebration event in the HoF of ELA Basel

ELA Basel - The Swiss British school is a vibrant international community of 360 children aged three months to 12 years from 35 different countries. Since 1993 we have offered our families a 'home away from home' for their children where opportunities for academic, personal and social development are second to none in Basel.

We believe it 'takes a village' to educate children and so we truly value the contributions of every member of our community from our volunteer Board to our Class Parent Representatives and other parent helpers. We encourage everyone to be a leader in our school from the staff team to the children as elected members of the School Council or as House Captains.

Director Sally Hirsch welcomes Students at ELA Basel's Primary site

"Wir haben die ELA kennengelernt als einen Ort, an dem sich die Kinder einfach wohlfühlen können. Was die, die, die Lehre betrifft, das Schulische, wird hier jedes Kind gefordert, aber auch gefördert. Also wir würden uns jedes Jahr auf's Neue  für die ELA entscheiden. Wir sind sehr begeistert von dieser Schule!"

Juan & Luca

"What we really appreciate about ELA is the warmth professionalism and engagement that we feel from the teachers at every level." 

"The caregivers are something else. I know it's a cliché to say we're a family but it really is a family here."

"Wir schätzen es sehr, dass die Erzieher und Erzieherinnen schon seit vielen, vielen Jahren hier zu Hause sind, gerne hier arbeiten – zum Teil schon seit sieben oder zehn Jahren oder sogar noch länger. Es fühlt sich an, als wäre man zu Hause bei der Familie. Es gibt lauter tolle Familien von überall aus der Welt, und wir haben eine tolle Community."

"The teachers, it's the way they teach the children, it's not just like they're doing it for what they'll get at the end of the month. They do it from the heart and that is what makes ELA feel like home."

What our students say

Students eating lunch at a primary international school in Basel

"ELA Basel has taught me not just a lot of things for life, but also not to stress too much about life and enjoy my experiences."

Year 7 Student

A student throwing a ball at a private primary school in Basel

"Our teachers are kind, helpful, generous and supportive."

Year 7 Student

Student walking together outside an independent international school in Basel

"I have experienced friendship, knowledge, and creativity. I have also learnt to stand up for what I think is right and how to be myself." 

Year 7 Student

A student presenting in front of a class at an upper primary school in Basel

"I am excited and prepared for secondary school.".

Year 7 Student

Student sitting by a pond outside of a private international school in Basel

"I hope my new school will provide the same knowledge and kindness - nothing could compete with ELA Basel's atmosphere and teaching."

Year 7 Student

A student presenting at a school with a german language programme in Basel

"I will always cherish the friends I have made." 

Year 7 Student

A student on another student's back at an english speaking school in Basel

"ELA Basel has helped me to grow-up, to be happy, mature, thoughtful, and independent."

Year 7 Student

A student in art class at a private school in Basel

"The teachers are very caring and treat us like family."

Year 7 Student

8 years

Durchschnittliche Verweildauer der Schüler

30%

Kinder mit Deutsch als Erstsprache

30+

Nachmittags- und Freizeitaktivitäten

310

Aktuell eingeschriebene Kinder

100%

Kinder, die ein Musikinstrument lernen

30

Jahre exzellenter Bildung seit 1993

18

Maximale Klassengröße

68

Vielfalt an Nationalitäten

94%

Elternzufriedenheit in der Umfrage 2020

+60%

Grundschulkinder erreichen 60% über dem 
Durchschnitt bei standardisierten Tests in Englisch und Mathematik

6 years

Durchschnittliche Beschäftigungsdauer der Lehrkräfte or Durchschnittliche Anstellungsdauer im Lehrteam