Secondary School (12-16)
Flexible, empowering and no streaming.
At ELABasel Secondary School, families have the freedom to choose the pathway that best supports their child’s future.
How does this support my family?
Whether selecting the globally recognised Cambridge International Stream or the Swiss International Bilingual Stream, pupils benefit from exceptional flexibility, ensuring they can progress confidently into local Swiss schools, international schools, or universities around the world. This choice empowers families to plan long term, knowing their child is prepared for multiple future directions.
What’s the Cambridge Pathway?
Pupils in our International Stream follow the Cambridge pathway, preparing them for smooth entry into schools and universities around the world.
Explain the Lehrplan 21 Pathway
Pupils in the Bilingual Stream may transition directly into the Swiss system. This dual Swiss and international accreditation enables pupils to keep multiple pathways open, offering families reassurance and long-term flexibility.
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.