Academia International School Basel
Academia International School in Basel (CH) prepares students for an international university entrance qualification. We follow the British International Curriculum (IGCSEs and A Levels). We are a multi-cultural, city centre school who aim to provide academic excellence in a cosy, caring environment. International A Levels are the world’s most widely recognised qualification for University entrance allowing access to universities worldwide.
Facts
| Ages | 13 - 20 |
| Number of students | 100 |
| Languages | English, German |
| Special education needs | Yes |
| Day/Boarding | Day School |
| Website | academia-international.ch |
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About Academia International School Basel
Our mission is to provide a warm-hearted community where students feel safe to develop academic inquiry in a context underpinned by respect and care. We endeavor to provide a school community where all students reach their potential with a majority reaching academic excellence.
Excellence in teaching
- Highly qualified international teaching staff –
- Excellent examination results –
- SEN and enrichment programmes –
- Explicit teaching of cognitive and metacognitive strategies
Preparation for life in an international world
- Leave after Year 10 with an internationally recognised qualification
- Leave after Years 12 with an internationally recognised advanced qualification
- Guidance on further and higher education
- Explicit teaching of competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication
Building on individual strengths
- Broad range of subjects to choose from
- School counsellor
- Art and extracurricular activities
- English immersion programme
- Investigation of broad themes across the curriculum
A small school by design
- Small classes (average size 16)
- Located in the city center – downtown school
Extracurricular Activities
- Art Club
- Band
- Cooking
- Critical Thinking
- Design
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
- Model UN
- Music Classes
- STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts & Maths)
- Student Council
Facilities
- Art Studio
- Library
- Music Practice Rooms
- Science Labs
Curriculum
- British Curriculum
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
- IGCSE
- International A-Levels
- Lehrplan 21
- Lehrplan BS
