Staying in Switzerland: Residence permits and health insurance.

The requirements for granting a student visa/permit are different for EU/EFTA nationals and third-country nationals.

If you come from an EU/EFTA country, you don’t need a visa to come to Switzerland.

As soon as you arrive in Geneva, you must take the necessary steps with the cantonal authorities.

If you are from a non-EU/EFTA country, please contact the Swiss representation in your place of residence.

You will need to enclose a number of documents with your application, which may vary from country to country. We advise you to consult the website of the Swiss representation in your place of residence for details of the procedure.

Don’t forget to take the necessary steps well in advance. The response time varies between 12 and 16 weeks. You must wait for the Swiss authorities to reply to your visa application in your country.

How do you go about it?

First, you must register for a 20-hour course (20 periods of 45 minutes) per week. Our Intensive French course meets this requirement.

At the time of enrolment, you must pay the enrolment fee of CHF 100 and the first month’s tuition. The certificate of enrolment and study plan required for your visa application will be sent to you once we have received your payment.

Once your file has been compiled, you are ready to submit your application to the Swiss consulate in your country of residence.

Our team will do everything it can to help you put together your file.

What do I do once I’ve obtained a residence permit and arrived in Switzerland?

You must take out health and accident insurance. It’s very important to do so, because the cost of healthcare in Switzerland is very high. As a student, you’ll benefit from lower prices. You can also apply for exemption from compulsory health insurance if you have international coverage equivalent to that required for treatment in Switzerland.

A list of student insurances is available from our secretary’s office.

Accommodation

Finding accommodation in Geneva isn’t always easy. Look for one well in advance.

The school does not provide accommodation for its students, but you can consult the following link:
https://www.geneve.ch/public/jeunes/trouver-logement

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          Joe Evans 
 
 
 
  I had an amazing couple of years studying two evenings per week. Both teachers I had (Virginie and Cathy) were fantastic, really managed to make it fun. Great organization by Nico as well, always offered flexibility when I was away on vacation etc. Could not recommend highly enough
  
 
         Arianny Guimarães 
 
 
 
  merveilleux enseignement super professeurs j'ai fait 6 mois et ce fut une expérience incroyable, sans aucun doute vous aurez de bons résultats en peu de temps. si je reviens au français, je reviendrai certainement en Switzerlangues/wonderful teaching great teachers i did 6 months and it was an amazing experience, no doubt you will have good results in a short time. if I go back to French, I will definitely come back to Switzerlangues
  
 
         Aaron 
 
 
 
  Die beste Sprachschule in Genf!

Nachdem ich eine kostenlose Probelektion nehmen durfte, habe ich mich direkt für die Lektionen angemeldet. Es gibt viele verschiedene Angebote zu verschiedenen Zeiten. Das gesamte Personal ist immer freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Die Lektionen haben eine gute Abwechslung aus Gruppenarbeiten und Theorie.

Ich habe meine Zeit bei Switzerlangues genossen und kann die Schule nur weiterempfehlen!
  
 
         Pedro H. Colombo 
 
 
 
  Amazing place with even better team, the best set up for me too lose shame and learn  in a comfortable and friendly environment... for sure a great option to learn enjoying the process
  
 
         Chany Jurado 
 
 
 
  Je suis élève depuis plusieurs mois.Les professeures sont à l'écoute, leur performance très interactive. L'approche des cours vise la vie quotidienne, donc intéressante et pratique. Très satisfaite des prestations de l'académie.
  
 
         Christopher Leyton 
 
 
 
  As a current student at SwitzerLangues, I have nothing but positivity to express. I arrived in Geneva with little knowledge of the French language, Swiss/Genevoise culture, and with little direction about how to find the best language program in the city. I happened upon this treasure of a school by chance, and every day I'm thankful. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the director of the school is available and accommodating to each student's circumstances. The teachers are enthusiastic, and they are clearly very experienced and skilled at their craft. The class sizes are small, ensuring every student gets the appropriate attention he/she needs; and the pace of learning is appropriate for the amount of information taught. The students come from a wide variety of backgrounds (national, cultural, linguistic, professional, life stage, etc.) and are eager to learn. I appreciate that the school makes it a point to incorporate practical learning points into each lesson, as well as planning well thought out monthly field trips around Geneva to ensure students have the chance to appreciate local culture and integrate into the community. French speakers frequently compliment me on the progress I have made in the last couple of months - a testament to the efforts of my teachers at SwitzerLangues.

I strongly recommend this school for anyone serious about learning French in a fun, but serious learning environment!
  
 
         Angela Diaz 
 
 
 
  Es una escuela de idiomas excepcional. Yo estudio francés aquí, aprendo cada día y lo noto! Trabajan mucho con la cultura, así que aprendo sobre Ginebra, sus lugares, fiestas, celebraciones, tradiciones... es mucho más que una escuela de idiomas!
  
 
         Diana Olvera 
 
 
 
  Una muy buena opción para aquellos que además del idioma, desean integrarse, conocer y entender la cultura del pais. Ademas el método que ocupan hacen que lo que ya se vio se refuerce a lo largo de las sesiones hasta apropiarse de las palabras-expresiones vistas.
  
 
         Farah Hussin 
 
 
 
  Best way to learn French!! I have learned more French in the 3 months here than I have ever in the 3 years I learned in Highschool!! The teacher Kathy for A1 is amazing, she engages you, explains so well, has humour, teaches culture and most interesting info about Switzerland and Geneva. You have an online platform to see all the class material online. You have a whatsapp group to connect with the teacher and students and to link you to an online zoom if your not able to be present in the class. Nicolas in charge of all the rest is also amazing, extremely friendly explains so well how many classes you can take, and gives you the flexibility to try classes if your not sure your A1 or A2. Last but not least I finally feel like I understand and have the courage to speak French which is the ultimate goal, thank you so much !!!!
  
 
  
 
  
 
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