202 1 Language Requirements for Studying in Switzerland
I. Language of instruction
At present, the languages spoken in Switzerland are German, French, Italian and English. At present, these four languages have a high usage rate in the field of education. Therefore, before going abroad, you should confirm the language to be used in class, and then get ready.
In public schools, German and French are the main teaching languages, while English and Italian are not very professional. In private universities, the language of centralized teaching is basically general, and there will be different language areas with obvious directivity.
Second, English requirements
If you choose to teach in English, then you need to prepare for IELTS or TOEFL and receive professional training first. If the ability is average, the time will be longer, so you should make an appointment for the exam yourself during the preparation period.
Undergraduate entrance requirements require IELTS 6.0 or above and TOEFL 85 or above; Master's entrance requirements require IELTS 6.8 or above and TOEFL 90 or above. Well-known universities and popular majors will have higher requirements, so everyone should strive to get higher scores.
Third, Germany's request.
If you choose to teach in German and have no previous German learning experience, you need to receive a long training and study. If the budget is enough, I suggest you go directly to Switzerland to study for the preparatory course, which will be more helpful to improve your overall ability.
However, you need to provide the results of the Telford exam to enter the school. At present, the standard provided is that art majors only need to get the level of Test DaF level 3; General professional applicants need to provide proof of testing DaF level 4; If it is a language major, the total score should be above 18.
Fourth, France's request.
To apply for French as a teaching language, you can choose the test scores of TCF /TEF as the proof of your language ability. You don't need to confirm that your test scores have passed, but you must at least reach Grade 3 or above.
I suggest that you choose to go to Switzerland to receive professional French training first, so that it is easier to get high marks in the exam and better complete your adaptation process.
Extended reading: common accommodation methods for studying in Switzerland
First, the student dormitory
Basically, Switzerland is a local university and will directly provide accommodation options. Freshmen have the right of direct residence, so they only need to apply for the dormitory directly when they confirm their admission, and they will get timely feedback.
When everyone is enrolled, they will go to the department in charge of accommodation, go through the formalities of staying in the dormitory, and soon have their own room, and then buy daily necessities, so they can officially start a new life.
You are a double room in the dormitory. Although there is only one bedroom, it comes standard with a private bathroom and a private bathtub, and water and electricity are also supplied 24 hours a day. You only need to do your own broadband and complete basic furniture. I bought everything else myself.
Second, sharing an apartment.
Wohngemeinschaft, which we are familiar with, is a large apartment shared by more than two people. In general, you can contact the organization in charge of the apartment directly. This kind of apartment is specially used for renting, and you can apply and book directly online.
The house type and decoration can be viewed directly on the Internet, and there is basically no difference. After everyone arrives, they will conduct on-site house inspection, and they can sign the contract directly if they are satisfied. The efficiency is very high, it will not delay everyone's check-in, and the fees are open and transparent.
The advantage of living is that everyone will have their own separate bedroom. Although you need to use the bathroom, the corresponding expenses are shared equally. Moreover, after we have a good relationship, we can cook by ourselves and relax together, which is very suitable for everyone to adapt to the new life.
Third, host families.
Finally, boarding. All boarding families are managed by a unified organization. If you want to apply, just go directly to the relevant link of the school. It is also convenient to fill in the form for confirmation.
You can screen the families you want to stay in, and then a family will confirm it. It is a relatively open and fair sharing. After confirmation, you begin to provide services for everyone, which is more suitable for students with poor self-care ability.
Extended reading: a guide for freshmen studying in Switzerland
First, arrange to pick up the plane.
Generally speaking, the school will provide shuttle service, but it is not free. You need to submit your own application in order to meet you at the airport at the specified time, so as to ensure that everyone can get to school smoothly and will not delay admission.
Although you can check the route by yourself, it is difficult to predict the unexpected situation in a strange environment. It is better to contact the school directly and spend money to get a set of perfect services to ensure your enrollment progress.
Second, determine the accommodation.
Accommodation needs to be confirmed in advance. If dormitory is provided, you can directly log in to the application interface and submit your own accommodation application after you get the admission notice. After success, you can check in directly after paying admission.
Of course, you can also choose to rent a house. There will be private apartments for rent around the school, mostly students. The environment is still relatively good, you can apply directly online, and there will be a special website to receive international students.
Third, apply for an account.
Many banks provide online account opening applications, so you can fill in the information of the bank card you want to apply for in China, and you don't need to spend time in the bank to submit materials after you arrive, waiting for approval and wasting time.
If you find the bank you want to apply for, you can switch the language to Chinese, which will make the operation faster. Fill in the application form as required, submit the basic materials, and automatically generate an account after the approval is successful.
Four, familiar with the environment
You also need to be familiar with the surrounding environment of the school. Now you don't need to go directly to Switzerland, you can have a clearer understanding, because Google Maps can provide you with a clear map of the surrounding real scene, which is convenient for everyone to be familiar with.
And the route from school to shopping malls, banks, post offices, shopping streets and other places can also be familiar to everyone, so that when you arrive, you can quickly find your destination and pretend to be a local person.