Best Basel Language Schools - German Courses

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1 language school in Basel from 352CHF for a 1 week German course

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German course types in Basel

General German courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the German language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.
- Standard German Course - Basel (3)
- Evening - Basel (2)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - Basel (1)
- Weekend - Basel (1)
Private German courses
One-to-one classes in German are available in bundles which can be added to general German courses or as a stand alone course.
- Private lesson (One-to-One) - Basel (1)
French
- French courses - Basel (1)

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Information about Basel

Why Basel? The German-speaking city of Basel on the Rhine river is Switzerland's third most populous city. Basel's yearly carnival is a major event and is the biggest in the country, attracting large crowds despite the early start time of 4:00 on a cold winter Monday morning.

Key Facts about Basel

Population: M 165,000

Time zone: +11h. (GMT +1)

Region: Basel-City, Basel-Stadt

Currency: CHF (1 CHF = 1.1318 USD)

Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term German courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun. 2024 (Source)

For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Switzerland in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Switzerland on the official website - Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA of Switzerland.

Cost of Living:

* 100 = prices in New York

Price index excluding rent: 132* (32% more expensive than New York)
Price index including rent: 92* (8% cheaper than New York)

Price index food only:128* (28% more expensive than New York)
Big Mac price (Switzerland average): 5.93 CHF

(30% more expensive than in USA)

Mains electricity:

Residential voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz

What to do in Basel

Tinguely Fountain

Ferry trip

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Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at German language schools in other cities in Switzerland such as Aarau, Bern, Braunwald, Engelberg ...

, Liddes, Schwarzsee, Verbier, Winterthur, Zurich or see our list of all schools in Switzerland. You may also want to consult options outside Switzerland for learning German.

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