Admission
anytime
upon consultation
Duration
1-3
years
School fee Part-time/Full-time
CHF 16'380 / CHF 27'720.00
per year
Looking for a bilingual daycare in Switzerland? The ipso! International School in Rheinfelden near Basel offers an English-German Early Learning Center for young children. Our international daycare combines play-based learning, small groups and a globally recognised educational approach – ideal for expat and local families.
We offer a bilingual daycare (Early Learning Center) for children aged 1.5 to 4 years. In our bilingual daycare, we speak English and German (as in our kindergarten and school). Children with no prior knowledge of either language are also very welcome.
Depending on your professional situation and personal needs, we offer full-time or part-time daycare options. Part-time care includes a minimum of five mornings (07.30–14.00) or two full days (07.30–18.00) plus one morning (07.30–14.00) per week.
Our highly playful, early childhood, individual and multilingual approach is based on the educational concept of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for children aged 3 to 12. As an accredited IB World School, we lay strong, age-appropriate foundations.
Thanks to small class sizes of a maximum of 12 children with two experienced teachers, we can respond to each child’s individual development stages, talents and abilities. We place great importance on a caring, family-like learning and play environment. A trusting relationship between children and teachers, as well as regular communication with parents, is particularly important to us. We also focus on developing bilingual language skills and increasing children’s independence. All children are encouraged to ask questions and learn through exploration so they can grow into independent, curious and respectful individuals.
Daily routines in our bilingual daycare in Rheinfelden (Aargau, near Basel) include bilingual singing, movement songs, use of small instruments, storytelling, role play and age-appropriate creative activities such as crafts and painting. Free play in the garden and green areas of Rheinfelden, excursions to the forest, exciting day trips and participation in school performances are additional highlights of a typical day at ipso! International School.
Full-time care hours:
Monday
07.30 – 18.00 Uhr
Tuesday
07.30 – 18.00 Uhr
Wednesday
07.30 – 18.00 Uhr
Thursday
07.30 – 18.00 Uhr
Friday
07.30 – 18.00 Uhr
Daily from 07.30 – 18.00. Later drop-off until 08.15 or earlier pick-up at agreed time slots is possible, but this does not affect the price – the place is reserved for the full day.
Part-time care hours:
Part-time care of at least five mornings (07.30–14.00) or two full days (07.30–18.00) plus one morning per week.
Children can enjoy a balanced and healthy lunch, freshly prepared daily by the established catering company “Zaraz” in Rheinfelden. Zaraz has received multiple “Fourchette Verte” certifications. Special dietary needs are accommodated as far as possible.
The cost for lunch is CHF 11.50 per day. Lunch orders are made directly by parents over the Kibuca App. The weekly menu can be viewed on the Zaraz website.
Children can also bring their own meals, which can be heated in the microwave or be eaten cold.
A healthy morning and afternoon snack is provided by the school and is included in the tuition fees.
The tuition fees of our bilingual daycare cover instruction and school materials.
Installment payments (in 2 or 12 instalments per school year with a CHF 20.00 surcharge) are possible.
The following costs apply depending on the childcare model:
Full-time:
Tuition: CHF 27'720.00
One-time enrolment fee: CHF 600.00
Part-time:
5 mornings: CHF 18'900.– / year
or
2 full days + 1 morning: CHF 16'380.– / year
Payment terms:
Possible financial support:
The following municipalities support parents with childcare contributions. Please contact your municipality directly for details:
Family discount: Families receive a 10% discount on the lower tuition fee from the second enrolled child onwards.
Tax deduction: ipso! International School is a private school. At pre-school level, fees may be partially tax-deductible as childcare costs, depending on cantonal regulations. Please check with your local tax office, as rules vary by canton.
Whether part-time or full-time, we guarantee booked childcare hours throughout the year, except for 6 weeks of holidays during which our daycare (Early Learning Center) is fully closed. Public holidays and school holidays can be found in the Holiday Calendar of the ipso! International School.
It is important to us that parents and children visit the daycare/school at least once for a personal consultation with the school management before enrolling.
For each child, we aim to find the best possible solution for education, care and development. We assess whether the bilingual concept is suitable for your child and whether a place is available. If possible, we also recommend a trial visit, which can last up to one week depending on the child’s age. During this time, your child gets to know the teachers and classmates personally.
Entry into the bilingual daycare usually takes place in August and February, but enrolment is possible at any time by arrangement with the school management.
A bilingual daycare cares for children in two languages – usually German and English – in everyday life. Children learn both languages naturally through speaking, playing and interaction, developing early language skills and intercultural understanding.
In a bilingual daycare in Rheinfelden, German and English are typically spoken. Depending on the concept, English often makes up 50% to 80% of daily communication, with both languages consistently integrated.
The bilingual daycare accepts children from around 1.5 years of age. Early enrolment is ideal, as young children acquire languages particularly easily and naturally.
No prior knowledge is required. Children learn English intuitively through games, songs and daily exposure, often understanding first words and concepts after a short time.
The cost of our bilingual daycare in Rheinfelden varies depending on whether you choose full-time or part-time care. Fees are generally higher than public options but may be partially tax-deductible.
