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Family & SchoolAcross most of Switzerland, the 2026/27 school year begins on 10 or 17 August. If you have just arrived — or are about to — here is how getting your child into a Swiss public school actually works, and why it is faster than you might fear.
SwissExpat · 8 August 2026 · 4 min
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Switzerland boasts the world’s best public transport system – if you know the right travel passes.
3 July 2026 · 4 min
Listen to this articleState schools charge no tuition and generally excellent. So when does an international school make sense?
9 July 2026 · 8 min
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Expats often complain about feeling distant. The quickest route to genuine connections is through local clubs and societies.
6 July 2026 · 4 min
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Why your washing machine stays silent on Sundays and a greeting in the lift opens doors – a little etiquette guide for newcomers.
30 June 2026 · 4 min
Listen to this articleThe Switzerland challenge · 2 minutes
Six questions, two minutes – and perhaps a little aha moment. Ready for a round of Switzerland?
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