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Switzerland, Basel
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ISB operates across three campuses in Reinach, Aesch, and Fiechten, connected by Basel's tram network and located near the A18 motorway. The campuses feature dynamic, innovative learning spaces with flexible layouts and integrated technology. Indoor and outdoor multipurpose sports facilities include a gymnasium, sports fields, and fitness rooms to support physical education and teamwork. Dedicated wellbeing spaces include counselling offices, quiet zones, and wellness rooms to support mental and emotional health. Specialised subject areas include science labs, robotics workshops, and dedicated art studios and performance spaces, enabling hands-on exploration. The campuses are designed with eco-friendly practices and green spaces, reinforcing environmental stewardship and community hub activities.
ISB offers multipurpose indoor and outdoor sports facilities to support a range of activities. The gymnasium, sports fields, fitness rooms, and flexible multi-purpose spaces enable a variety of sports and physical education. The facilities are designed to foster teamwork and healthy lifestyles across all age groups. They form part of ISB's dynamic campus design that supports active living and collaboration.
ISB provides dynamic, specialised subject areas including science labs, robotics workshops, art studios, and performance spaces. Classrooms and learning spaces are designed to be flexible, with modern technology to support collaboration and inquiry. Dedicated spaces enable hands-on exploration in STEM and the arts. The facilities support immersive and experiential learning across disciplines. Sustainable design features are integrated into campus facilities to support environmental education.
Sports, drama, music, art, debate, representation, and recreation are offered; ISB provides numerous ways for students to cooperate and compete to develop their skills or try something new. ASPIRE provides after-school care for Junior School students, with options to register per semester or as a drop-in, available until 18:00 on school days. The Music program includes regular concerts and choirs, with on- and off-campus performances. Students can participate in 200+ school-organized co-curricular activities, both on- and off-campus. Leadership opportunities include the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Model United Nations, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Student Librarians, Student Representatives, Student Sports Council, and Yearbook Club. Theatre and Visual Arts offer annual productions and exhibitions, artist workshops, field trips, and university visits.
International School Basel is a not-for-profit, co-educational day school delivering the International Baccalaureate across Reinach, Aesch and Fiechten. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and teaches entirely in English, with an English–German Dual Language Programme available in the Junior School and German, French and Spanish offered as second languages. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with over 65 academic courses in Senior School and university counselling. Its multi‑campus design is linked by Basel's tram network, with classroom, science labs, robotics workshops, art studios and performance spaces, plus well‑equipped gymnasia, fields and wellbeing facilities. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, social, emotional and physical development, and the school features robust co‑curricular options—from music concerts and theatre to Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school fosters environmental stewardship and community involvement through its Vision 2030 framework and Making a Difference initiatives.
