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Gymnasium Bäumlihof

Switzerland, Basel

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees CHF 20,400 - 22,400
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 450
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Latin
Typical class size 60
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Gymnasium Bäumlihof in Basel offers four gymnasial pathways under one roof: Regular Classes, GBplus, Sport Classes, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. GBplus provides compact, individualized learning with six phases per year and a personal learning coach, with lessons on a campus day from 8:00 to 17:40. The IB Diploma Programme is fully integrated in the four-year model; in the first 1.5 years some subjects are partly taught in English, and the Diploma runs in the last two years, yielding the Swiss Matura and the IB Diploma. Sport Classes balance schooling with high‑performance sport and music. Across tracks, the school emphasizes guided learning and the development of social and personal competencies. Facilities include the Mediothek library, a large Mensa, BYOD, sport facilities, a Kraftraum, and a green campus ideal for walks and outdoor learning. The Kultur am GB program, Musikprojekt and theatre productions provide arts opportunities, and all students undertake community service.

Zu den drei Linden 80, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

The Essentials

Gymnasium Bäumlihof has 450 pupils, typical class sizes of 60, instruction in German, English.

Location
The school is located at Zu den Drei Linden 80, 4058 Basel. It is in Basel city.

Stages
Regular classes; GBplus; Sports classes; International Baccalaureate.

Additional learning support
The school provides individual support for students and offers targeted remediation to address gaps.

Country affiliation
Switzerland
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has an on-site Mensa (canteen) offering meals.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a public school governed by the Canton of Basel-Stadt.
Fees

Annual tuition at Gymnasium Bäumlihof ranges from CHF 20,400 to CHF 22,400 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No application fee is charged for admission to the Gymnasium Bäumlihof for pupils with residence in the Canton Basel‑Stadt. Students who do not reside in Basel‑Stadt require a formal cost‑coverage agreement from their home canton (Kostengutsprache); where such an agreement does not apply, a school fee (Schulgeld) is payable.

Tuition fees (by programme, per school year and per semester / term)

- Canton residents (all years / all cohorts): No tuition fee is charged for attendance at the public Gymnasium Bäumlihof (day school).

- Out‑of‑canton pupils (Schulgeld / charged when the pupil's home canton does not cover costs):
- Standard Gymnasium enrolment (4‑year gymnasium programme): CHF 20,400 per school year; CHF 10,200 per semester.
- Sport class (Gymnasium Bäumlihof Sportklasse / Swiss Olympic Partner School): CHF 22,400 per school year; CHF 11,200 per semester.

- International Baccalaureate (IB) related extra costs: Parents are responsible for standard school materials (stationery, schoolbooks, the required BYOD laptop) and for school projects and camps via a yearly materials/events deposit for pupils in the IB cohort; extra IB‑specific textbook or examination costs may apply in certain subjects. Examination fees for IB assessments can be a separate charge, though the school covers IB examination fees for families that can demonstrate lack of means.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Schulgeld (where applicable) is invoiced semester‑wise by the Erziehungsdepartement and is charged pro rata if the pupil does not attend from the semester start. Invoices for Schulgeld are issued by the canton and must be paid according to the invoice terms. Paid Schulgeld is generally not refundable; exceptions are decided by the competent education authority.

- Charges for school projects, camps, special‑week activities or course materials are invoiced separately (or covered via the yearly materials/events deposit) and are to be paid as instructed on the individual invoices. Cash payments to teaching staff are not accepted for these items.

Boarding / boarding fees

- The Gymnasium Bäumlihof is a day school (no boarding/boarding facilities). There is no boarding fee because the school operates as a day‑school.

Other costs and fees (examples)

- BYOD device: Each pupil must bring a compliant laptop with pen/stylus for lessons. Families are responsible for purchasing that device; a limited cost contribution for device acquisition can be requested from the school administration in individual cases before the autumn holidays.

- School materials / subject costs: Parents must cover stationery, specified textbooks and consumable materials for specialty courses; certain subject areas (e.g., specialist workshops, field trips, external language stays in specific subjects) may have separate charges collected as part of project/trip fees. Material funds for technical/arts workshops are managed centrally by the canton's Fachzentrum; material charges are not paid out in cash but are accounted for and used for materials and equipment.

- Uniforms: There is no school uniform requirement; the school's house rules require appropriate clothing.

- Extracurricular / optional course fees: Certain optional courses, extra‑curricular ensembles or special activities may carry participation fees or material costs charged separately. These are billed or requested as indicated for each activity.

Refund information

- Schulgeld paid for out‑of‑canton attendance is in principle non‑refundable; requests for exceptions are decided by the responsible education authority.

- Material funds administered by the canton are used for purchases and are not disbursed back to families; remaining balances are retained for future investments in the teaching facilities or reallocated within the canton's material funds procedures. Individual refunds for event cancellations or special trip circumstances are handled according to the specific event's terms and the school's invoicing instructions.

Fee payment options and invoicing channels

- Invoices from the canton (including Schulgeld where applicable) are issued by the Erziehungsdepartement; standard Swiss invoice channels apply: bank transfer (QR‑bill / IBAN), e‑invoicing (eBill) or payment via the channels specified on the canton invoice. Teachers do not accept cash for school charges; transfers or the electronic payment options indicated on the invoice are the required methods.

- For specific activities (trips, camps, extracurricular fees), the invoice will state the acceptable payment method and due date; where a yearly deposit is requested for materials/events, that deposit is handled per the school's invoicing instructions.


If you need only the numeric tuition lines (e.g., for database fields), the key figures to record are:
- Canton residents (all year groups): CHF 0 per year.
- Out‑of‑canton standard Gymnasium: CHF 20,400 per year / CHF 10,200 per semester.
- Out‑of‑canton Sportklasse: CHF 22,400 per year / CHF 11,200 per semester.
Academics

Gymnasium Bäumlihof teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Four gymnasial pathways are offered under one roof, including six Schwerpunktfächer: Regelklassen, GBplus, Sportklassen, and International Baccalaureate (IB). GBplus provides compact, individualized learning with six phases per year and a personal learning coach, creating a Campus of Learning from 8:00 to 17:40. The IB Diploma Programme is fully integrated into the four-year Gymnasium model; in the first 1.5 years some subjects are partly taught in English, and the Diploma Programme runs in the last two years, leading to both the Swiss Matura and the IB Diploma. Sportklassen support the balance between school, high-performance sport, and music. Across all tracks, the school emphasizes guided learning and the development of social and personal competencies.

Gifted and Talented
The IB class is especially suitable for highly motivated and academically gifted students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
GBplus provides individualized learning with a personal coaching person. Class time is reduced to create more space for individualized learning time. Students plan their learning with a personal coach and review progress with them. Learning and testing are separated, and most schoolwork is completed on campus. The school provides guidance from GB teachers with in-person coaching times arranged individually, and all students commit to a maximum of two hours of community work per week.

Mental Wellbeing
Personal coaching is available to help plan learning and monitor progress. Learning is paced to be individualized. Coaching sessions provide regular feedback on progress. GB teachers provide guidance during in-person coaching times. This approach supports a structured, supportive learning environment.

Safeguarding
Bring-your-own-device guidelines set requirements for personal devices used at school and explain responsibilities for safeguarding devices and data. Tablets alone are not allowed as school devices; students must keep security measures up to date. The internet usage policy states the internet is not a safe space and that usage is monitored; the school may block access to websites or restrict network access for misuse. Repeated violations may lead to disciplinary actions up to expulsion. The school does not guarantee protection for student data or devices and students should back up data; Mac users may receive limited IT support.
Parent Experience

Community
Music and culture are central to the school community. The culture program features a large project choir (about 80 members) that participates in major school music projects each year, and a smaller ensemble made up primarily of students in the music focus and other musically inclined youths aged roughly 16–19. The choir has performed at charity events, including a performance during the Kinder singen f50r Kinder charity event at the Elisabethenkirche, with a noted first performance in September 2017 as part of that event. The school also hosts theatre productions and a range of music projects, including collaborations and performances connected to the European Youth Choir Festival. These activities and events are highlighted as part of the school's cultural programming.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has an Elternbeirat (parents' council) to foster collaboration among students, teachers, and parents. The Ordnung des Elternbeirats establishes that the council consists of two parent representatives per class, with leadership including a president and a vice-president and two delegates for teacher conferences. The Elternbeirat has an advisory function, addresses issues for the early grades and school-wide matters, and may invite representatives from the pupil parliament, the teacher conference, and the school management to meetings. It meets at least twice a year, and the school administration supports its communication with parents. The Ordnung was adopted on October 21, 2015, and the Elternbeirat can assist with organizing common events such as parent days and school activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Gymnasium Be4umlihof has a modern, well-equipped campus with teaching spaces, a spacious Mensa, and a Mediothek on site. The Mediothek is open to all students, teachers, and staff and offers novels, non-fiction, newspapers, magazines, as well as audiobooks and DVDs. The Mensa provides daily vegetarian and meat dishes at a small price, with the kiosk supplementing lunch. The school supports digital learning through a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, enabling use of personal devices by students and teachers. The campus is set in a green environment that invites walks and excursions.

Sports Facilities
Sport facilities are part of the GB infrastructure on campus. The Kraftraum allows students to train independently at a modest price, with a careful introduction by teachers. Movement is encouraged, and the green surroundings provide space for outdoor activity. On-campus sport facilities are available for general PE and extracurricular sport.

Academic Facilities
The Mediothek is open to students, teachers, and staff and offers novels, non-fiction, newspapers, magazines, as well as audiobooks and DVDs. BYOD enables students and teachers to use their own digital devices in class, enriching the subject teaching and supporting collaboration. The Kraftraum provides a space for physical activity as part of a balanced school life. The green surroundings offer opportunities for learning outside the classroom.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Kultur am GB showcases a broad cultural program, including music, theatre, readings, and collaborations with museums, cinema, and concert organizers, as well as exhibitions and student performances. The Musikprojekt has a long tradition with a January project week and annual performances. The GB theatre program and productions, such as Mord im Orient-Express, illustrate strong performing arts opportunities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers four pathways to the Matura: Regular Classes, GBplus, Sport Classes, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. GBplus divides the school year into six phases; during each phase certain subjects are taught intensively while others are not, enabling deeper study. Learning and testing are separated, and most work is completed on campus. Students plan their learning with a personal coach and regularly review progress. The school supports high‑achieving students with opportunities to participate in national and international projects or, in special cases, attend lectures at universities.

Arts & Creative
The Musikprojekt is a cross‑class, annual music project with a project week in January and performances. Recent projects have included Misatango (2026), Voyage, voyage (2025), and California Dreamin' (2024). The school runs a large project choir of about eighty performers and a smaller ensemble composed largely of students in the music focus. In 2019 the project culminated in Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem with the Sinfonieorchester Basel.

Cultural & Language
Culture at GB is expressed through choral singing, theatre projects, readings, and collaborations with museums, cinema, theatres, concert organizers, and exhibitions, with student concerts as a springboard. The big GB project choir and associated ensembles perform as part of these cultural events. In February, two visiting composers, Thorsten Hansen and Victor Ibarra, worked with GB classes, and the Basel Composition Competition has been hosted at GB. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and English immersion are part of the school's international curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
The cultural program extends beyond music to theatre projects, readings, and film events, with collaborations with museums and other cultural partners. The Musikprojekt and related productions create opportunities for public performances and ensemble participation. The GB project choir and ensembles provide ongoing opportunities for student involvement in cultural activities throughout the year.

Community & Service
All students commit to up to two hours of community work per week. GBplus emphasizes community involvement and shared responsibility, balancing independent learning with service to the school community. Project‑based activities and coaching support integrate service learning into the curriculum.

Leadership & Professional
Kick‑Off Studienwahl provides a half‑day introduction to career and study options one year before graduation, with workshops and opportunities to sample professions (Schnuppern im Beruf). The school supports individualized learning planning with a personal coach, and GBplus includes coaching and progress reviews. The school also encourages participation in national and international projects and, when eligible, university lectures to broaden professional horizons.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes a Mensa, a Mediothek, sport facilities, and a weight room, with a green environment inviting walks and excursions. The timetable includes Spezialwochen such as ski camp, culture week, and summer sports camp, balancing study with physical activity and experiential learning. The living environment and facilities support physical and mental well‑being through sport, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages offered in the IB Diploma Programme are German (Language A, HL), English (Language B, HL), and French (Language B, HL). Several IB subjects are taught in English (Biology, Maths, History) and Theory of Knowledge; the Extended Essay and CAS are written in English. In Sportklassen, French is a compulsory foundational language, and Italian is available as one of the seven Schwerpunktfächer. The language provisions reflect a mix of German-instruction with English and French components for IB and sport-focused language options.

Bilingual Teaching
The IB Diploma Programme is fully integrated into the four-year Gymnasium model. In the first 1.5 years, Biology, Mathematics, and History are partially taught in English to acclimate students to a different language of instruction. The Diploma Programme runs during the last two years (grades 11–13) and is delivered as a GBplus class. The IB also uses English for key elements: Theory of Knowledge, and the Extended Essay is written in English.

Immersion Programs
Some IB subjects are taught in English during the initial phase of the Gymnasium, providing English-language immersion within the programme. Biology, Mathematics, History, and Theory of Knowledge are taught in English. The Extended Essay and CAS are completed in English. The GBplus class model supports this immersion by integrating IB instruction with the broader school programme.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Pathways to the Matura. Gymnasium Bäumlihof offers four pathways to the Matura: Regular Classes (Regelklassen), GBplus, Sports Classes (Sportklassen), and International Baccalaureate (IB). Each pathway can be selected independently of the chosen Schwerpunktfach (focus subject). The Sports Classes have been in operation since 2001 and are directed by an experienced team with a sports- and music-oriented focus. The IB pathway provides learning in English and an additional internationally recognized diploma. 2. GBplus and IB integration. GBplus emphasizes compact and individualized learning; the school year is divided into six phases with blocks of study. After each phase there is a test week, and the subjects and timetable shift. A learning coach supports students throughout the GBplus program; learning time is structured as a full-day model, alternating specialist lessons with individual study times. Learning time accounts for 25 percent of teaching time plus homework time. 3. Sportklassen details. Sport classes educate young athletes; musicians who aspire to professional careers can also join the sport classes. The program has existed since 2001 and is supported by an experienced team with a sport- and music-related focus. The scholastic framework provides training windows and ensures individualized remedial instruction after absences due to competition, training, or concert commitments. Sport classes meet the same Matura requirements after 13 school years as other gymnasial tracks; French is the foundational language, with Italian available only as one of the seven Schwerpunktfächer. Entry requires a track record of athletic performance (regional/national squad) or a recommendation from the head of the Basel Music School; a commitment to elite sport with professional support and an appropriate recommendation (club, association, parents, coach) or the highest standards in music are also required. 4. IB details. IB classes are integrated with GBplus. In the first 1.5 years, some subjects are taught in English to familiarize students with English-language instruction; the Diploma Programme runs during the last two years. Students also complete the Swiss state Matura; because two curricula are studied, there is a correspondingly higher workload. The IB class is a GBplus class to enable close collaboration and early identification of potential issues. 5. Admission and registration notes. For registration specifics (e.g., registration forms for sport and music classes), refer to the sport- and music-class registration materials; students living outside Basel-Stadt may require a cantonal cost guarantee. Cantonal sport- and education authorities provide further information on admission requirements and arrangements.
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