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Switzerland, Basel
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The school delivers a bilingual education that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. It is rooted in a Basel community and guided by international best practice. The school welcomes children from 3 months through Grade 12 into a nurturing and academically strong environment. Students thrive within a culture of excellence, respect, and global citizenship, preparing them to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally in an ever-changing world. The mission emphasizes social and emotional development as an integral part of preparing students to contribute to global communities.
From day one, English and German are the languages of instruction, with French introduced from Grade 3. Teachers are fluent and guide students through a curriculum that develops strong academic skills in every language. The bilingual approach uses each language in lessons, activities, and daily routines to build reading, writing, speaking, and thinking in both languages. Students become confident communicators who can navigate multiple languages and cultures.
The school emphasizes emotional intelligence, character development, and social responsibility as part of a holistic approach to education.
Safety, wellbeing, and protection of every child are the highest priorities. Safeguarding is embedded in school culture and underpins everything the school does. Clear reporting procedures, strong supervision, and openness ensure students feel confident speaking up and seeking support. The school works closely with families and authorities when necessary, always acting in the best interests of the child. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility and forms the foundation for learning, growth, and wellbeing.
BKA International School is a bilingual private IB World School in Basel, Switzerland, educating children from infancy through upper secondary across five campuses. The school teaches in English and German from early years, with French introduced from Grade 3, enabling multilingual development. The youngest learners join at 3 months, with Wettstein, Spalentor, Gellert, and Rittergasse campuses, and Rosental Campus opened in 2021 for upper primary. The Early Years program combines Curriculum 21 with the IB Primary Years Programme in a play-based setting that emphasizes language acquisition. Primary builds on this foundation with developmentally appropriate study across disciplines, while Secondary learners prepare for Swiss and international universities through IGCSEs and A-Levels. BKA holds Basel-Stadt Alignment and Transition Agreement, ensuring the IB framework aligns with Lehrplan 21. The BKA Experience centres on curiosity, discovery, and learning within a bilingual IB framework, with 45+ extracurricular activities and after-school care until 19:00 for families.
