Free language classes help foreigners integrate
More than a thousand immigrants have now taken advantage of free German courses for new arrivals in the city of Basel. The offer, unique in Switzerland, came about thanks to a popular initiative that was accepted by voters in Basel in November 2014, the aim of which was to improve the integration of foreigners. New arrivals with B residence permits are entitled to free German lessons at one of 12 language schools around the city. The voucher lasts for one year. For each student who cashes in a token, language schools receive CHF1,200. Читать дальше...