New! Registration is now open for our 2020–21 school year. Please email us at info@opendoorbasel.com to request a registration form.
2020–21 English Class Schedule
English class schedule (2019–20)
Classes are held Monday through Friday in the early and late afternoon. We advise enrolling your child in one session per week. All written materials and folders are provided.
Playgroup/Arts Schedule (2019–20)
Sessions are held daily Monday through Friday, with our Tuesday session held in conjunction with our Arts class. Children may enrol in as many sessions as desired.
Our calendar year
Our school year is synced with Basel’s local school calendar to make it easier for parents to coordinate their children’s busy schedules.
- 1st Semester: 12 August – 20 December
- 2nd Semester: 20 January – 3 April
- 3rd Semester: 20 April – 26 June
School holidays
We will be closed on the following public holidays:
- Autumn break: 28.09.2019 – 13.10.2019
- Christmas break: 21.12.2019 – 05.01.2020
- Fasnacht break: 22.02.2020 – 08.03.2020
- Easter break: 04.04.2020 – 19.04.2020
- Labour Day: 01.05.2020
- Auffahrtsferien: 21.05.2020 – 24.05.2020
- Pfingstmontag: 01.06.2020
- Summer break: 27.06.2020 – 09.08.2020
Our events
We host a number of social events throughout the year. They typically include arts and crafts tables, potluck feasts and more. Please mark the following events on your calendar:
- Halloween costume party: 26.10.2019
- Christmas holiday party: 07.12.2019
- Easter egg hunt: 28.03.2020
