At K5, our professional and dedicated staff places a high value on showing mutual respect and appreciation, both in our day-to-day work with one another and when communicating with course participants.
Through language and interaction we encourage the social and professional integration of immigrants, thus creating the basis for a shared future.
Since 1980, we serve the public as a non-profit organisation and are in dialogue with our target group, the authorities, and other organisations.
Beatrice Brunner, Executive Director
Priska Purtschert, Head of Communication, Encounters
Barbara Binz, Director of Childcare
«I really enjoy working in an environment where cultures come together and importance is placed on mutual appreciation. This motivates me to help course participants along their path to integration by putting in place favourable conditions that can improve their prospects for a promising future.»
Angelika Gleichmann, Director of Course Administration, Coaching
Carolin Reichmuth, , Head of Department Info & Registration/Professional Educator
Leonie Bozenhardt, Head of Education
Brigitte Federi, Head of Department & Co-Head of Education, Quality Management
Menga Keller, Head of Department & Co-Head of Education
Claudia Linsi, Head of Department & Co-Head of Education
Cosimo Polster, Head of Education
Melanie Würth, Head of Department & Co-Head of Education
Anna Escher, Head of German for mothers and fathers of schoolchildren
Ursula Bicker, Head of Education and Work
Judith MesserliDeputy Head of Childcare
Edon Rahmani, Head of Personnel Department
Kosta PapaHead of Finance and Accounting Department
Jenny BentleyHead of Fundraising, Impact Measurement Department
«So many cultures come together here–I love that! And I like seeing my students having fun in class and enjoying learning.»
«My work at K5 has a lot variety. I love the contact with parents, the children’s smiling faces, and the challenge of boosting their self-confidence and unlocking their joy of learning–all this comes with my job as a language development professional. In my role as Director of Childcare, I find the organisational work with different groups and people interesting. It shows that every day brings new encounters...»
Sibylle Benz Hübner, President
Myriam Dannacher, Member of the Management Board
Michael Hug, Board Member
Herbert Knutt, Board Member
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Ludwig, GGG Representative
Michel Meier, Board Member
Fabia Shield, Board Member
Irene Zwetsch, Representative HEKS BS/BL
«K5 makes a valuable contribution to society by addressing the importance of keeping our eyes open as we encounter the world, responding to what we see and taking a stand.»
K5 Basel Course Center
Gundeldingerstrasse 161
CH-4053 Basel