Information in English
Are you new in Zurich? Welcome video
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00:19 Dear Sir or Madam
00:22 I am very pleased to welcome you
00:28 on behalf of the City of Zurich
00:31 Perhaps you have a new job in Zurich
00:35 perhaps you have started studying
00:38 or you have come to Zurich
00:40 because of your partner.
00:42 Whatever reasons have led you to Zurich:
00:46 you are now a "Zürcherin" or a "Zürcher".
00:50 We would have liked to welcome you personally
00:53 here in the City Hall.
00:55 Unfortunately, we are currently unable
00:59 to hold the welcome events due to the measures taken
01:02 to contain the corona virus.
01:04 To make your start and settling in
01:07 in your new environment easier,
01:09 our office of integration
01:12 offers a wide range of information events,
01:16 courses and personal advice.
01:20 I wish you a good start in our city
01:24 and hope that you will feel at home here as soon as possible.
01:30 You are new in Zurich
01:32 and probably have lots of questions.
01:35 Anyone who moves to a foreign city
01:37 must first get oriented and find their way around.
01:41 What is the best way to learn German quickly?
01:44 How does the school system work?
01:46 Which health insurance do I need?
01:49 Where can I get a parking permit for my car?
01:53 How do I dispose of rubbish?
01:56 How can I have an active social life?
02:00 The Zurich Integration Office is delighted to support you
02:07 in your search for answers to these numerous questions.
02:14 It is important to us that all city residents
02:20 can benefit equally from the services and offerings
02:24 of the city of Zurich.
02:26 Would you like to learn German
02:29 or improve your existing knowledge of it?
02:32 We can support you
02:34 in finding the most suitable course for you.
02:38 At our Welcome Desk in the Stadthaus,
02:42 we are available Monday to Thursday
02:46 from 14:00 to 18:00
02:49 for a brief consultation, free of charge.
02:52 Here we are happy to provide you with information
02:55 on other diverse topics, such as:
02:57 job search, recognition of foreign diplomas,
03:01 and social insurances,
03:03 or on how to make your search for a flat/apartment easier.
03:06 Come visit us!
03:07 We can also direct you to other offices and departments
03:11 that might have the information you need.
03:13 Or attend one of our information events,
03:16 offered in various languages.
03:18 Here you can learn more
03:20 about meaningful topics
03:22 that are important for your everyday life in Zurich.
03:27 Leisure time activities are also covered.
03:31 We would be delighted to recommend ways
03:34 to get to know people more quickly
03:36 or how to become involved as a volunteer.
03:40 In addition to this,
03:42 twice a year we run the course for women:
03:44 Daily Life in Zurich.
03:47 This course is offered in many different languages in parallel
03:51 and has childcare available
03:54 Please visit our Website.
03:57 Here you will find further information
04:02 in various languages on topics and events that are important to you.
On these pages you will find information about the city of Zurich and the Integration Office in English.
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