In the course «Daily Life in Zurich» you will learn important information on social, legal, and cultural topics. Together you will discuss everyday issues and connect with other women.

Course start date

End of August and beginning of March

With childcare

Duration

15/16 course modules, every Wednesday morning, 8:45-11:15

Course program

1. Introduction and orientation in the city
2. «Typical Swiss»? From quadrilingual to multilingual Switzerland. Reflection on your arrival in Switzerland
3. Switzerland: Introduction to geography, history, and politics
4. The canton and the city of Zurich: Facts and figures, politics, law and administration
5. Visit a meeting of the City Council in the Rathaus
6. The school and education system in the canton of Zurich 1: from toddlerhood to and with primary school
7. The school and education system in the canton of Zurich: secondary schools, vocational training, grammar school/high schools
8. Waste and recycling: A visit to the waste-to-energy power station Hagenholz
9. Continuing education and work in Switzerland
10. Free time and volunteer work in Zurich: visit to a community centre
11. Social insurances in Switzerland
12. Finances
13. Housing, neighbours, and neighbourhood life
14. Health and health insurance in Switzerland
15. Historical tour through Zurich’s old city: Who were the important women in Zurich’s history?
16. Course closing ceremony

Cost

60 francs plus 30 francs for childcare for participants who live in the city of Zurich

20 francs plus 10 francs for childcare for participants who live in the city of Zurich and have the Kulturlegi

320 francs plus 90 francs for childcare for participants who live outside the city of Zurich

Registration

One participant created a report on the course Daily life in Zurich that took place online in spring 21:

Logging in to life in Zurich: migration in the midst of a pandemic