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Moving to Switzerland - Finding a School

Contents:
Introduction

Moving to Switzerland
Registration Procedures
Moving Goods
Moving Financial Assets
Cars, Driving & Licences
Finding Accommodation
Finding a School
Moving Checklist

Living in Switzerland
The System
Incomes & Taxes
Cost of Living
Accommodation
Cultural & Social Life
Educational System
Private Life
Transport
The Health System

Social Security
Social Security in Europe
E forms: General Overview
General Organisation
Sickness Insurance
Family Insurance
Old Age Pensions
EU Health Card
Unemployment Benefits

Working in Switzerland
Finding a Job
Applications
Recognition of Qualifications
Kinds of Employment
Employment Contracts
Remuneration
Working Time
Vocational Training
Leave
End of Employment
Special Categories
Self-employment
Representation of Workers
Work Disputes
Finding a School 
To find a place for your child at school, whether at nursery school (pre-school) or in the compulsory primary or secondary level I schooling system, you should preferably contact the local authority of your municipality or apply to the relevant school direct. In the latter case, you should if possible take with you a residence permit and a health insurance certificate for your child. Where children do not speak the language of your canton of residence, it is best to enrol them in an integration class, to improve their language skills before they join the standard educational system (for more information, see the Swiss education information platform EDUCA).

Useful information on tertiary education (university-level schools and universities) is available on the website of the Rectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS). Admission criteria for tertiary education in Switzerland are very strict and university studies are generally quite expensive. Grants are sometimes available. Relevant information can be obtained from the Federal Commission for Foreign Student Grants (+41 (0)31 323 26 76).

Children can also be enrolled at an international school or a private school. For the former, you can contact your diplomatic representation in Switzerland. For the latter, we advise you to visit the website of the Swiss Federation of Private Schools.

Text last edited on: 04/2008

Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2006
Reproduction is authorised.

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