Hochstrasse 16, 4053 Basel
In this blog post, we feature Academia International School – Basel.
Academia International School, founded in 2009, prepares students from Year 7 for the internationally recognized IGCSE and International A Levels. Their pre-IGCSE program (Years 7 and 8) is run with a unique bilingual concept, while the IGCSE and A-Level programs form the ideal preparation for various further educational pathways, such as university studies in Switzerland and abroad.
Academia International School in Basel
Academia is a small school by design with a convenient city-centre location.
You can read the full feature in the Summit Family Guide, Basel Edition – The complete guide to childcare, private education, and international schools in Basel. Here.
About Academia
We are committed to excellence in teaching:
- Highly qualified international teaching staff
- Excellent examination results
- Investigation of broad themes across the curriculum
- SEN and enrichment programmes
Build on the individual strengths of each student:
- Flexible curriculum on all levels
- Educational rigour combined with tailored support
- Broad range of subjects to choose from (IGCSE, IAL)
We prepare our students for life in an international world:
- The best of two worlds: International British Cambridge curriculum and Swiss curriculum in Years 7 and 8
- Most widely recognized qualification for university entrance worldwide
Available programs at Academia International School
Academia International School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award (bronze, silver, and gold levels) and Model United Nations (Model UN or MUN). Other electives may include art and music programmes, coding, STEM clubs, and a football team.
The academic curriculum is complemented with educationally interesting excursions (mainly day trips), well-being initiatives, (overseas) study trips, and student-organized events like prom.
Facilities
Academia International School features bright, well-equipped classrooms in various sizes tailored to accommodate a diverse range of lessons, along with 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
Find more information about Academia International School’s facilities, school hours, after-school activities, summer camps, and more in the Summit Family Guide, Basel Edition – The complete guide to childcare, private education, and international schools in Basel. Here.
Get in touch
international.basel@academia-group.ch
Call: +41 58 440 91 00
Website: www.academia-international.ch
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