Hochstrasse 16, 4053 Basel
In this School Feature, we present Academia Bilingual School – Basel.
Academia Bilingual School, founded in 2010, is a small school by design with a convenient city-centre location. The school is committed to providing an international environment where teaching takes place in German and English: from pre-kindergarten to the end of primary schooling.
“Academia Bilingual School Basel supports each child to develop and achieve his or her full potential.”
Pupils at Academia enjoy an attentive and respectful environment, small classes, bilingual teaching by mother-tongue trained teachers as well as personal support which provides the foundation for the children’s further education – be it in Switzerland or abroad.
Are you relocating to Basel and interested to learn more about Academia’s Bilingual Kindergarten and Primary School? Visit www.academia-bilingual.ch to learn more and schedule a call or a visit.

“At Academia Bilingual School, we support each child individually.”
Academia Bilingual School in Basel
We convey more than knowledge and offer:
- Special attention on logical and creative thinking
- Eloquence in at least two languages
- Targeted promotion of self-reliance, capacity for teamwork, motivation and respect
A variety of connecting options:
- Targeted preparation for secondary schools
- Transition agreement with the Canton Basel-Stadt
Academia Bilingual School has an international orientation:
- Consistent bilingual teaching according to the Swiss Curriculum and the Cambridge International Curriculum
- Teachers and students from Switzerland and all over the world
- Promotion of cultural awareness by means of diverse projects
We can look after your child outside lesson times:
- Flexible before and after school care
- Varied extracurricular programme
- Holiday programme during 6 weeks per year
- School bus for a safe journey to and from school

“We offer highly qualified mother tongue teachers and small classes.”
Available after school activities
Academia Bilingual School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs. Pupils can join one of the many clubs or after school activities.
Cooking club – We cook together and discover healthy eating, at times picking ingredients from our own vegetable garden.
School band – Students who can play an instrument or sing are welcome to join our School Band.
Dance club – Children learn various step combinations and choreographies. They can improve their sense of rhythm and mobility and express themselves to music.
Art club – Children do creative work with many different types of materials: water colours, crayons, playdough or clay.
And many more!
You can find the full overview of programmes and activities at Academia Bilingual School here:
www.academia-bilingual.ch

Facilities
Bright, well-equipped classrooms in tailored sizes accommodate a diversity of lessons, alongside various specialist rooms for art and design, science labs, music classes, exams, a library, and more.
The school features a large multifunctional auditorium with a stage that conveniently adapts for sports, theatre, or canteen use. A cafeteria provides lunch and snacks throughout the day, while spacious indoor and outdoor recreation areas offer space for relaxation and activities.
Find out more
You can find more information about Academia’s Bilingual Kindergarten and Primary School here: www.academia-bilingual.ch
Or get in touch
[email protected]
Call: +41 58 440 91 50
Website: www.academia-bilingual.ch

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