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International schools in Zurich: curricula, fees and how to apply
All 45 English, French and bilingual schools on canton Zurich’s private-school list: IB, British and bilingual curricula, 2026–27 fees and when to apply.
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Moving to Zürich: local offices, costs and the services that help newcomers there.
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Kita and daycare in Zurich: costs, subsidies and waiting lists
What a Kita costs in Zurich, how the city subsidy and waiting lists work, kindergarten from age four, tax deductions and English-speaking Kitas.
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Furnished apartments in Zurich: how to rent a serviced or temporary flat (2026)
Furnished, serviced or short-term flat for your first months in Zurich: your rights, what to compare, deposit, registration, Serafe and the 2026 rules.
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German courses in Zurich: how to choose one (2026)
The German level you need for a C permit or a Swiss passport, course formats, recognised exams, subsidised courses in Zurich and where Swiss German fits.
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Finding an apartment in Zurich as an expat
Zurich’s vacancy rate is 0.11%. What flats cost, what goes in your dossier, what to check before signing, and when a search agent is worth it.
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International schools in Zurich, Geneva and Zug: how to choose
IB, British, American, bilingual or Swiss public school? Curricula, published 2026–27 fees and application timing in Zurich, Geneva and Zug.
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