Enrich your child's linguistic journey with our tailored English classes.
Afternoon English Classes
Is your child in a Swiss school? Do you want to improve their English reading and writing skills? Join our ‘English Explorers’ classes.
Why ELABasel?
ELABasel is an independent, not-for-profit organisation located in Basel, Switzerland. We are committed to providing high quality childcare and education appropriate for young children from the age of 3 months to the end of Primary School at 12 years old.
We have 30 years of experience teaching young children. Our staff are:
- Highly qualified
- Native English speakers
- Highly experienced in teaching children who speak multiple languages, come from several different backgrounds and have individual learning styles.
Discover a vibrant learning experience as we support your child in learning to read and write fluently in English.
ELABasel follows an official UK phonics programme, provided by our qualified and experienced teachers. As an English private school, we provide access to a rich array of educational resources to nurture your child’s development.
English Explorers class at a glance
Our English class is designed for children attending Swiss schools with English-speaking parents or an English-speaking parent. Additionally, children who have previously attended an English-speaking school are eligible. The class caters to children between the ages of 5 and 9.
Cost for a full semester is CHF 1,045 (one day). There are also add-on enrichment opportunities available. See below for further details.
There is a maximum of 15 spaces available, reserve your space now!
All classes and activities are hosted at our Wildensteinerhof site, conveniently located at St. Alban -Vorstadt 32, Basel 4052.
Join us in the heart of Basel every Monday and Wednesday from 13:30 to 15:30, from the week commencing 19th January 2026 until the week commencing 22nd June 2026.
There will be no lessons during:
- Fasnacht break 16.2-30.3
- Easter 30.3-10.4
Meet the teacher
My name is Emma Fox and I am a primary teacher at ELABasel. I moved to Switzerland in 2020 after completing a science-based degree in Australia and have since become qualified as both a primary teacher and a teacher of English as a Foreign Language.
I am very passionate about teaching and bring forth many skills and knowledge from my previous studies. I believe that children should be engaged in their own learning and encourage an independent and creative environment.
With a hands-on and dynamic approach, students are encouraged to explore English as a language, whilst targeting the four key areas of English – reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Class format
Our lessons focus on developing reading and writing and are filled with exciting, hands-on activities that enhance your child’s English literacy. We will listen to stories and develop our comprehension of the English language, alongside learning the basics of reading and writing using an official UK government recommended phonics scheme. We will focus the activities around the needs of your child and individually look at how their particular progress can be enhanced. The children will read with a trained teacher and also be able to borrow story books and books to enable reading from our libraries.
During the classes the children will have the opportunity to learn to read and write in English using a UK government recommended phonics scheme. This scheme takes a systematic approach to language learning, teaching children sounds associated with groups of letters to help with both reading and writing. The classes will involve the teaching and learning of sounds and children will complete associated activities to help them build up knowledge on how to read and write. The children will also have the opportunity to read with a trained teacher and to borrow books which are levelled to help facilitate the development of their literacy skills.
The children do not need to bring anything, we will provide the activities and stationery for the activities.
Extended learning
Why not stay with us for the entire afternoon on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Extend your child’s learning adventure by enrolling them in our optional extracurricular activities. A 12:30 add-on lunch option is also available. See details in the sign-up form.
