Our Community
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.
"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."
"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."
"ELA Basel is like a 'home away from home' for my two children in Early Years. It makes all the difference to our family knowing how much care and attention each child receives in a safe, secure and nurturing setting"
Early Years Family
"My children truly loved their time at ELA Basel which is a truly caring school. We are very grateful that we found your school and our children had the opportunity to learn at ELA Basel."
Year 5 Family
"We've had nothing but a pleasureable experience during our time at ELA Basel. It's a wonderful school with excellent leadership. Not to mention the teachers were of the highest quality with small class sizes. ELA Basel is a special place that is doing wonderful things. Keep it up!"
Year 7 family
What our students say
"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
"Our teachers are kind, helpful, generous and supportive."
Year 7 Student
"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
"I am excited and prepared for secondary school.".
Year 7 Student
"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
"I will always cherish the friends I have made."
Year 7 Student
"ELA Basel has helped me to grow-up, to be happy, mature, thoughtful, and independent."
Year 7 Student
"The teachers are very caring and treat us like family."
Year 7 Student
8 years
Average enrollment duration
30%
Children speak German as first language
30+
After-school activities
310
Children on the roll
100%
Children learn a musical instrument
30
Years of excellence since 1993
18
Maximum class size
68
Different Nationalities
94%
Parent satisfaction in 2020 survey
+60%
Primary children score 60% above average in benchmarked English and Maths tests
6 years
Average tenure of teaching staff