School and learning
Understand the school system, prepare for discussions and get support.
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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.
Open page →Specific situationOrganize interpreting for school discussions
Would you like to understand a school conversation well? Report the need for interpretation early. Children never have to interpret for their parents.
Open page →Specific situationMy child is having difficulties at school
Grades are dropping or homework is escalating? Start with the teacher, not with expensive tutoring. This page shows the sorted path.
Open page →Specific situationGerman as a second language at school
Your child is learning German as a second language (DaZ)? This is regular, free funding from the school and not a deficit stamp.
Open page →Understand the basisThe school system in Basel-Stadt at a glance
Compulsory school lasts eleven years: two years of kindergarten, six years of primary school and three years of secondary school. Select your child's current stage.
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