Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel, Switzerland (Elementary: Engelgasse 103, 4052 Basel), Switzerland.
Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel, Switzerland (Elementary: Engelgasse 103, 4052 Basel).
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The École Française de Bâle (EFDB) is a private, non-profit French school in Basel, Switzerland, run by a parents' association. Founded in 1884, it presents itself as the first French school established abroad and is the only school in the canton accredited by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). It is also supervised by the Basel-Stadt education department and the Académie de Strasbourg. The school welcomes children from three months to about twelve years across two sites in Basel: a day nursery and the maternelle on Dornacherstrasse, and the elementary section and the 6e class on Engelgasse. Teaching follows the official French national curriculum, mostly in French, with a strong German programme, including subjects taught in German in an international section, and English lessons. Because of its AEFE accreditation, pupils can continue in any French school worldwide without an entrance exam, and since 2022 its 6e class also gives direct access to Basel secondary schools. The EFDB offers a canteen, after-school care and activities, holiday camps and a range of cultural and environmental projects.
Educational System of École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
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School values
The EFDB aims to be the reference for French-language, secular education in Basel. It seeks to give an international public access to French culture and its model of education, to respect each child's pace and abilities, and to develop reasoning, observation, a taste for experimentation and creativity, with parents closely involved in school life.
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Educational Stages of École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
Nursery
Preschool
Primary
Middle School
High School
Vocational Training
Information about the educational stages of the École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
The school has a day nursery for babies and toddlers, a maternelle for children aged three to six (petite, moyenne and grande section), an elementary section for ages six to eleven (CP to CM2) and a 6e class, the first year of French secondary school.
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Languages and International Programs at École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
English (Half)
French (Instructional)
German (High)
Information about languages of the École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
French is the main language of instruction. German is taught from the youngest classes, with up to ten hours a week in elementary school including subjects taught in German, and an international German section in the 6e. English is taught for up to six hours a week, combining lessons and after-school workshops.
Information about international degrees and programmes of the École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
The EFDB follows the official programmes of the French Ministry of National Education and is accredited by the AEFE, so pupils can move directly into French schools in France and in the AEFE network worldwide. The 6e class, opened in 2020, completes the third learning cycle and is recognised by Basel-Stadt, allowing direct entry into Basel secondary schools.
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Extracurricular Activities at École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
Arts activities
Music
Singing
Theater
Cultural activities
Study support
Sports activities
Yoga
Multisport
Information about extracurricular activities of the École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
After-school activities run from Monday to Friday and include a choir, theatre, yoga, sports and music, as well as homework support and evening childcare until 18:30. Activities are offered in French, English or German and are also open to children from other schools. Holiday camps are organised during school breaks, and classes take part in cultural outings, sport meetings and environmental projects.
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Services and Facilities of École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
Dining room
Dining room - External catering
Other services
Extended hours of Mornings
Scholarships
Camps
Information about the services offered by the École Française de Bâle (EFDB)
A canteen serves balanced meals prepared by a caterer, with Swiss-sourced meat and seasonal produce. Before and after school care, homework support and holiday camps are available, and families can apply for AEFE scholarships for French nationals. Sibling discounts and corporate rates are offered.
Facilities
Playground
Children's playground
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