Specific situation
Learning German: Offers for my child
Does your child speak little German? In Basel-Stadt it is supported free of charge: in front of kindergarten and at school. You don't have to look for a private solution.
View next stepsGerman language support is normal and free in Basel. Before kindergarten, there is mandatory early support for children with little German. At school there is German as a second language (DaZ).
You can do that now
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Check the age: Early German support applies before kindergarten, and German as a second language from the time you start school.
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Note letters about language assessment in the year before kindergarten and respond to them.
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Ask the school how much German language support your child receives.
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Continue speaking your first language at home. Multilingualism is a strength.
Important details
What you can prepare
- Request for language proficiency assessment if available.
Time and deadlines
Survey and registration take place in the year before kindergarten. You can find the current dates at the primary schools.
How to avoid common mistakes
- The funding is support, not punishment
- Don't give up on your first language at home
- Don't miss the preschool support dates
When advice makes sense
If you suspect a language development disorder, an investigation can help, for example from the school psychology service.
You can continue here
Primary schools Basel-Stadt, registration and information (kindergarten, primary, secondary)
School registration, allocation, transfer procedure
Open page →Contact pointSchool Psychological Service SPD
Advice and clarification on school and development issues; free, voluntary, open consultation hours
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