Our School Feature series is designed for parents exploring private and international schools in and around Basel. The aim of this series is to give parents a clear overview of each school’s programs, educational concept, after-school activities, and what makes each school unique. You’ll find the school’s admission contact at the bottom of this article, so feel free to reach out to them directly for more details.
In this blog post, we feature ISB – International School Basel.
ISB has three campuses in the Basel region — two in Reinach and one in Aesch.
Junior School (Early Childhood 1 to Grade 6): Arlesheimerstrasse 7, 4147 Aesch
Middle School (Grade 7 and 8): Fiechtenweg 72, 4153 Reinach
Senior School (Grades 9-12): Fleischbachstrasse 2, 4153 Reinach
ISB International School Basel (ISB) was founded in 1979 and is a private, not-for-profit day school offering a broad and holistic education through the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.
As the only school in Basel offering 3 IB programmes, ISB provides an exceptional, student-centred learning experience that nurtures intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
ISB Basel — An International Baccalaureateeducation for students aged 3-19
An International Baccalaureate (IB) education for students aged 3-19
International School Basel (ISB) is a private, not-for-profit day school offering a broad and holistic education through the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. As the only school in Basel offering 3 IB programmes, ISB provides an exceptional, student-centered learning experience that nurtures intellectual, social, and emotional growth. At ISB, every child is valued as an individual.
“Our strong academic curriculum is complemented by a diverse range of co-curricular activities, personalised support, and a focus on wellbeing, ensuring that students develop the skills, confidence, and global mindset needed to reach their full potential.”
We help students grow as global citizens, ready to make a positive impact on their world.
For younger learners, our English-German Dual Language Programme supports integration into the local community while developing global perspectives. For older students, our English programme is complemented with German, French and Spanish classes at various levels.
We take pride in our students consistently achieving excellent results, placing ISB among the leading schools worldwide.
We inspire every single student to discover their talents and pursue their dreams.
We focus on the whole child, fostering intellectual, creative and artistic growth. Our curriculum, enriched by a wide range of extracurricular activities, ensures that students can explore their passions—whether in music, sports, art, technology, debate and more!
Our inclusive, diverse community values each student’s individuality, providing personalised support so every child can reach their full potential. We welcome students with different backgrounds and abilities, adapting our approaches to their individual needs.
We equip students with the tools and judgement to embrace innovation responsibly.
Digital learning is embedded in all aspects of our curriculum, providing students with the knowledge and tools to engage meaningfully with technology in an ethical and responsible manner. We provide parents with recommendations to navigate the use of digital devices as a family at home.
Through dedicated programmes for students and teachers, we foster their social, emotional and physical health, providing a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, loved and respected.
We support families with dedicated workshops where they can learn strategies to help their children manage their everyday challenges.
Pathways to Universities in Switzerland and Around the World
Our students leave ISB ready for life beyond school.
With excellent IB results, personalised guidance and a wide range of course options, ISB prepares students for higher education in Switzerland, Europe and around the world.
Our experienced university counsellors work closely with families to help students identify their strengths, plan their academic journey and navigate applications confidently.
ISB in numbers
1200 students representing 60+ nationalities spanning 3 campuses
100 subject combinations offered in three IB programmes (ages 3-19)
96.6% pass rate in 2025 IB Diploma exams, compared to 80% world average
50 athletics teams competing in 12 sports in 3 international conferences
15 music ensembles performing in 20+ concerts per years
200+ clubs and co-curricular activities, mostly free of cost
6 Wellbeing Counselors, 3 University Advisors, & 1 School Psychologist
3 green Flags awarded in recognition of student-led sustainability efforts.
Find out more
Find more information about ISB’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.
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