Timetable in Swiss state’ schools are not convenient for working parents. Depending on the commune/city: 8:45 – 12:05, 14:00 – 15:40, All students: Wednesday pm off, First Primary Year: 4 afternoons off. ☹ State day care solutions: Compulsory school years (up to year 11): Extracurricular institutions offer childcare outside lessons (morning, lunch, afternoon). It includes travel between the school and the institution. It may be extended to school holidays. Usual opening hours

Nationals of non-French-speaking states who have a settlement agreement with Switzerland must also provide a language certificate when applying for a residence permit (C permit). Persons already holding a C permit are not concerned. When can I apply for a C permit? What are the rules? As a general rule, a residence permit, called C permit, may be granted to a foreign person, who has resided legally and uninterruptedly for 10 years in Switzerland with the benefit of a short-t

Artificial intelligence, in short AI, has a big impact in different areas as per RTS (Radio Télévision Suisse) news report published on 03.2019. One area is the recruitment process applied in many companies, many of us are still unaware. You may think your job application has been read by a person, but it is a software that handles the first selection. A Russian artificial intelligence developed by a start-up has seduced several large groups such as Ikea or L'Oréal: it is a f

Should you get a severe cold, a health issue or an emergency, we suggest you consult one of the following medical and dental centers in Lausanne, which provide teams of generalists and specialists. We recommend calling before your arrival. Ambulance 1414 Emergencies non-vital 0848 133 133 Centre medical Vidy – Lausanne Who: Adultes and children (latter can request a consultation per videoconference). Where: Route de Chavannes 11, 1007 Lausanne https://www.vidymed.ch/ Pediatr

Your pet is part of your family, so you will be sharing the adventure of your expatriation in Switzerland altogether! The household companion travels accompanied with its owner. If it is an unaccompanied entry (ex air freight), different rules and higher costs apply. Your moving company may take care of the relocation of the pet. Depending on the kind, the age and the origin country, the process of importation varies as per the link here below: https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/en

First flat in Switzerland is probably furnished and temporary because your stay is rather short or your move of household goods takes time. In addition, you probably want to take your time to explore the different neiborhoods of Lausanne, consider the countryside versus city and residential villages. Temporary apartments are expensive because dwellings are an all-in solution, including utilities, oven times insurances, internet, bed linen, dish ware and eventually parking. Pl

Safety deposit for your apartment rental You have just signed up for your apartment lease contract? There are 4 tasks to complete before the key handover: 1) Rental contract duly signed 2) Safety deposit 3) Proof of first month payment 4) Liability insurance The crucial task is the Safety deposit, in French “garantie de loyer”. The amount usually corresponds to 3 months’ rent, as per rental contract. It is not a usual bank transfer but a special and se

An orientation tour or exploratory tour as you wish to call it, usually done by car, gives an impression of a life in Lausanne and surroundings. We explain transportation system, residential areas and share our knowledge of the real estate market and general aspects of life in Switzerland and the canton of Vaud. Leisure, school system, culture as per the client’s interest. In this second post of this topic, we give you more insight about the main points of interest: 1) Pl

Rental accommodation in the Lake Geneva area has a vacancy rate of below 0,5 % (source: OFS 2022)! Obtaining your best choice might be a challenge. Be ready for your rental application before you start visiting. Your application should include: - Rental application (usually to be downloaded from the real estate’s website) - Last 3 months pay slips - Copies of ID/Passport - Copy of work permit if applicable - Extract of non-dept -

The request for border authorization is made directly to the Population Service (SPOP) of the canton of Vaud. The forms (initial request, renewal, modification) is available on www.vd.ch/frontaliers . Step by step : Applications (taking up a job, renewing the border permit or other announcements of changes) is made exclusively through the website, on this page (www.vd.ch/frontaliers). Once the request is processed, an invitation to go to the Biometrics Center for the border p

The salary proposal with your new offer is tempting. However, are you aware of Switzerland’s costs of living? Here are some examples for a family with 2 children, per month (approximative): Apartment with 3 bedrooms: CHF 3’400.- Groceries per family: CHF 1’900.- Mandatory health, min coverage: CHF 1'100.- to 1'200 Crèche, per day: CHF 140.- 10 Gbit/s Internet / TV : CHF 35.- to 95.- Below a non-exhaustive list of costs of livin

Do I need to write a motivation/cover letter while applying in Switzerland? Most companies will ask for a motivation letter, so yes, it is still considered as an added value in Switzerland, although there are signs on the labor market that international influences tend to make it (very) slowly disappear. Undoubtably, if you are requested to do so in the ad or in the web form, you will have to write one, or you will have no chance to go to the next step and get an interview. I

Where can I find job ads specifically for scientists, researchers and engineers in Switzerland? You can visit the job portal https://www.myscience.ch/jobs , a dedicated webpage displaying vacancies at research centers, high-tech companies or universities. You can also browse https://www.euraxess.ch/switzerland/jobs-funding to access job offers or find further relevant webpages for your search. #relocation #costsoflivinginswitzerland #dualcareer #jobsearch #workinginswitzerl

Where can I find job ads on the net specifically for English speakers ? If most of the well-known job boards like e.g. jobup.ch, jobs.ch, jobtic.ch, jobscout24.ch, monster.ch allow you to search for ads published in or requiring English by typing “English” as a keyword in the dedicated field, you can also visit https://switzerland.xpatjobs.com/ for more refined criteria, like “Language required: English only”. #relocation #costsoflivinginswitzerland #dualcareer #jobsearch #

Some of us working in an international environment are practicing French too little to be at ease in a conversation. Though, mastering the local language is key for integration! Also, we have all been working in home office for so long, speaking to people through the screen. Enough is enough, now you have the chance to go out socializing. Here is our tip: Boost your conversation skills in French and try a French conversation https://www.ecole-declic.ch #relocation #cocooningr

In the canton of Vaud, compulsory school takes place over eleven years of study divided into two levels: primary level and secondary level I. The primary level lasts eight years divided into two 4-year cycles, called the first primary cycle (cycle 1) and the second primary cycle (cycle 2). Secondary level I (cycle 3), lasting 3 years, leads to a secondary school leaving certificate marking the completion of compulsory schooling. At the end of the 11th year, various connecting