Money in Switzerland
We know that one of the first cultural shock when moving to Switzerland is working out how to pay for things, so we thought we would explain the Swiss monetary system.
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Move
Podcast: Living Where Your Feet Are
Moving to a new country requires more than just bringing and unpacking your belongings. Dr. Brandi Eijsermans and Charlie Hartmann discuss the process and offer useful tips. What are some issues faced by immigrants and expats settling down in a new country? CHANGE: of culture,
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The Integration Puzzle: Challenges and Opportunities
Immigration is on the rise, whereas 5 years ago the wave of immigrants came from war torn regions now we are seeing an ever more mobile world population by choice. People choose to immigrate for a variety of reason, be it work, personal or simply
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Tenancy Regulations in Switzerland
Tenancy Regulations in Switzerland In Switzerland, two out of three people live in rented flats. We would like to provide you with an overview of the regulations to be aware of when entering into a rental contract. Rental Contract Generally, anyone interested in renting a
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Your First Steps
Welcome, Herzlich Willkommen and Grüezi in your new home, Switzerland! It’s amazing, right? The beautiful landscape of mountains and lakes, the old cobblestone roads and, not to mention, the fresh cakes and bread at the bakery. In all its beauty and charm it can also
“Home, Sweet Home”
Renting versus Buying Homes in Switzerland In some countries there is nothing more normal than buying a house, doing it up and selling it for a profit a couple of years down the road, this way of thinking is completely foreign to Swiss cultures where
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Advice for newcomers
It happens over and over again, I meet people who have moved here to join their partner, been here for a few weeks and are so down because they haven’t had any job interviews and feel like they are losing their sense of self-worth. My
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New in Lucerne: Language trainings by Dialoge GmbH – interactive, online, connected
Dialoge offers tailor-made one-to-one or group language trainings for companies or individuals who want to improve their language skills. More than 25 years of dialoge: Living languages and training Our team, made up of experts from ten countries, are personally and professionally committed to their
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Becoming Swiss – what does it take
On the 12th of February there will be a referendum to make it easier for 3rd generation foreigners to apply for Swiss citizenship. This means that their grandparents immigrated here, their parents lived here and they themselves were born in Switzerland. That this should be
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Guide to Secondary Education
It is difficult to decide where to send a secondary school age child when arriving in a new country. Here is a brief overview of what your options for secondary education in an around Lucerne are: State Schools (in the canton of Lucerne) One obvious
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