Primary School (6-11 Years)
Shape your child’s future
ELABasel Primary School follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, which we have adapted to incorporate our international character and Swiss affiliation, covering a wide range of subjects including Mathematics, English, and Science.
How do you teach languages?
For German and French teaching, children follow the Swiss ‘Lehrplan 21’ curriculum and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The French native Advanced programme also follows the French national curriculum.
What is the ELABasel experience?
Our children represent a wide variety of nationalities, which gives us a truly international perspective; our curriculum is enhanced by their richness of expertise and experience. Children are encouraged to be confident, independent learners who both benefit from and contribute to their class, school and wider community.
How are children supported?
Our class teachers plan and prepare the curriculum and are supported by teaching assistants. We offer a high adult-to-student ratio which enables us to offer personalised teaching, encouragement and support in an optimum environment.
Book a visit and let us show you how it works in practice.
What our Parents say:
“Liam’s integration was very smooth, and he has enjoyed ELA very much for the last 4 years. The quality of the teaching has been fantastic so far. Our son has had an impressive learning curve and the opportunity to improve his knowledge and skills in a broad range of subjects. Happy kids, happy parents!” Angelique & Brice (Primary Parents)
“Our kids have truly thrived at ELABasel. The curriculum, which challenges and engages them, combined with the school’s emphasis on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a genuine love of learning, has led to significant growth in their academic performance.” Paolo & Martina (Primary Parents)
3 Reasons to Choose ELABasel
A Truly International School From Early Years to Graduation
ELABasel is evolving into a school that supports your child’s entire educational journey—from their first steps at 3 months old through to graduation. As a Cambridge International School, we deliver a globally recognised curriculum and join a network of more than 10,000 Cambridge schools worldwide. This gives families confidence, continuity and complete flexibility, whether they remain in Switzerland or relocate abroad. Pupils in our International Stream follow the Cambridge pathway, preparing them for smooth entry into schools and universities around the world.
A Swiss–International Bilingual School With Dual Accreditation
Alongside our international offer, ELABasel provides an authentic bilingual education, uniquely combining global standards with strong local connections. Through our agreements with Basel-Stadt, pupils in the Bilingual Stream may transition directly into the Swiss system—specifically into Year 11 after completing Year 10 with us. This dual Swiss and international accreditation enables pupils to keep multiple pathways open, offering families reassurance and long-term flexibility.
A Welcoming Environment for International Families
ELABasel prides itself on being a warm and inclusive community, ideal for families newly arriving in Switzerland. Our bilingual ethos, supportive onboarding processes and culturally diverse environment ensure a smooth integration for pupils and parents alike. With both global and local pathways available, we open doors for international families seeking a school where their children can thrive academically, socially and linguistically.
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Contact details
Call us
+41 61 313 05 80
Email us
admissions@ela-basel.ch
Postal address
ELABasel, Gartenstrasse 93, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
Visit us
Book a tour or contact the office. Please note ELABasel does not ordinarily accept unannounced visitors.
ELABasel is located in central Basel.
ELABasel’s Early Years building at Gartenstrasse 93.
Our Early Years building is located 4 minutes from Bahnhof SBB, Basel’s main transport hub.
Our Primary and Secondary campus are 4 minutes from Aeschenplatz, a centrally-located tram hub.
You can see the exact location of our sites in Basel Stadt below.