Once you have received some documents, the first thing to do is to check whether the individual English language schools offer the courses you are interested in. If you are looking for business courses, a language school with a focus on youth travel is unlikely to appeal to you. The basic requirements should therefore be met, including a suitable course, a good location, a small class size and suitable accommodation with good transport connections. You can find out which other selection criteria will help you to find the language school that is best suited to you or your child in the guide "How to choose the right education provider" (see navigation point "Education help" above).

If you want your child to gain their first intensive experience of English or hone their language skills for a shorter period of time, you can do this either in language courses specially designed for children or teenagers at English schools here in Switzerland or in the form of a language stay abroad. An English language stay can be booked with most providers for as little as two weeks, while a course in Switzerland usually lasts a little longer (around 4-6 months) and takes place one afternoon or evening a week (for standard courses).

Language camps or youth language courses are also suitable for children and young people, which are offered and run abroad and in many parts of Switzerland. An internship or au pair stay is also a viable alternative for young people. The best way to find out more about the opportunities to support your child's English language skills and find suitable English schools is here at Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch.