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Applies to Basel-StadtChecked July 11, 2026

School and learning

Prepare well for a conversation with the school

You are allowed to receive information, ask questions and contribute your perspective. Prepare a few specific points and at the end note who will do what and by when.

Prepare conversation
InformationYou can ask

Your perspective is listened to when making important decisions.

Interpretinginquire early

The school can organize interpreting for important conversations if communication is otherwise not possible.

Location callonce a year

From the 3rd primary grade onwards, the child generally takes part; Participation is possible earlier.

In that order

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  1. 01

    Read the invitation and note the occasion.

  2. 02

    Write down observations and the three most important questions.

  3. 03

    Ask for interpretation early on: «I would like to understand the conversation well. Please organize an interpreter.”

  4. 04

    Ask questions during the conversation until the explanation is clear.

  5. 05

    Record agreements, responsible person and inspection date.

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Details for your next step

Prepare these documents
  • Invitation or letter from the school
  • Certificate or learning report if it is related to the topic
  • Own notes and questions
What happens next
  • Learning, development and next goals are discussed in the site meeting.
  • If an important question remains unresolved with the teacher, contact the school management.
  • Parents must attend discussions and events arranged by the school.
Personal support

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First contact person

Your child's class teacher

Questions about learning, conversations and transition

Use the contact method provided to you by the school.

To check off

Prepare for a conversation with the school

Sources and topicalityWhere this information comes from
Parents and schoolCanton Basel-Stadt · checked July 11, 2026 →Teaching in primary schoolCanton Basel-Stadt · checked July 11, 2026 →Information for foreign-speaking parentsCanton Basel-Stadt · checked July 11, 2026 →Support in difficult situationsCanton Basel-Stadt · checked July 11, 2026 →

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