Welcome to the Canton de Vaud
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1. rU ATI 19 i mm HN e NEC 4 BIENVENUE BIENVINI MIRE SE VINI MARHABA WELKOM DOBRODOSLI BIENVENIDO UDVOZLOM VELKOMMIN BENVENUTO TONGA SOA BEM VINDO SWAGATA WILLKOMMEN NAL VARRAVU BOYEI BOLAMU VITAJTE YOKOSO Al TO THE CANTON OF VAUD M 9 CE i WELCOME olim o S INTRODUCTION 1 The State welcomes all foreigners 2 The State and the communes encourage their integration in conditions of mutual respect for identities and the values that underpin the rule of law Article 68 of the Constitution of the Canton of Vaud 14 April 2003 The proportion of foreigners in the Canton of Vaud is one of the highest in Switzerland 29 5 of the population More than 175 different nationalities are represented The integration of foreigners and the prevention of racism pose a major political and social challenge for the future Vaud owes its diverse population to the many different countries of origin of the people the range of languages spoken the migratory paths followed and the number of religious persuasions Such diversity represents both a source of wealth and a challenge Integration concerns the entire population Swiss and foreign which is covered by two2. Information on legal proceedings and victims rights e Where legal proceedings ensue accompanying the victim in dealings with the police and the courts Advice on specialist services e Confidentiality guaranteed and anonymity where necessary Services provided free For more information www violencequefaire ch web site available in different languages Health 43 4 CHILDREN 1 DAY CARE AND NURSERIES 2 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING For children who need to be looked after during the day there are nurseries For information and advice on choosing a career contact the Office and private child care providers d orientation professionnelle Career Advice Office in your region www vd ch orientation Contact the municipality where you live for details or visit the web site www vd ch fr themes formation avant lecole EDUCATION AND TRAINING Centre r gional d orientation scolaire et professionnelle Nord Rue de Neuchatel 18 1400 Yverdon les Bains Tel 024 557 73 30 Fax 024 557 73 39 1 COMPULSORY EDUCATION Compulsory education in Switzerland begins at six and lasts for nine years All children in the Canton of Vaud are entitled to compulsory education Centre r gional d orientation scolaire et professionnelle Ouest During the preceding two years it is strongly advised that children should Chemin des Vignes 1 1260 Nyon attend a kindergarten although it is not compulsory for them to do so Tel 022 994 01 81 Fax 02
3. Morges Place du Casino 1 1110 Morges Tel 021 804 66 44 Nyon 17 Rue des Marchandises 1260 Nyon Tel 022 365 77 50 Health 39 Aigle Glariers 20 Case postale 140 1860 Aigle Tel 0844 55 55 00 Vevey Ch Verger 1 1800 Vevey Tel 0844 55 55 00 Lausanne Pr du March 23 1004 Lausanne Tel 021 644 04 24 40 Health 5 FAMILY PLANNING For a consultation and advice on sex issues contraception pregnancy termination and HIV tests contact the family planning section of the Profa Fondation www profa ch Prestations Prest_PF htm Yverdon les Bains Rue des P cheurs 8A CP 324 1401 Yverdon les Bains Tel O24 423 69 60 Payerne Rue de Lausanne 9 1530 Payerne Tel 026 662 14 14 Morges Aubonne Espace prevention Place du Casino 1 1110 Morges Tel 021 804 66 44 mobile 079 236 29 06 Nyon Les Hauts de St Jean Batiment A1 Rue des Marchandises 17 1260 Nyon Tel 022 365 77 44 Renens Rue de la Source 5 1020 Renens Tel 021 637 27 70 Health 41 Aigle Chemin du Grand Ch ne 1 1860 Aigle Tel 024 468 86 08 Vevey Av du G n ral Guisan 30 1800 Vevey Tel 021 925 80 60 Lausanne Avenue Georgette 1 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 312 25 93 6 HELP AND CARE IN THE HOME If you need medical care and help at home the Centre M dico Social CMS Medico Social Centre provides nursing home meal deliveries and help with your family For more information contact Organisme m dico social vaudois
4. Place au Raisin Rue de Lausanne 3 1030 Bussigny Registration fee CHF 10 A contribution of CHF 20 for course materials may be requested Information Francais en Jeu Renens Ouest Lausannois Chavannes Francais en Jeu Classes free for non French speaking adults Registration fee CHF10 A contribution of CHF 20 for course materials may be requested Information Francais en Jeu Renens Ouest Lausannois Ecublens EVAM Av d Epenex 8 1024 Ecublens Tel 021 637 23 50 Fax 021 671 58 60 Contact M Modoux M Reymond Classes elementary beginner and basic literacy levels Place non intensive course 7hrs per week EVAM Centres in Ste Croix Crissier and Bex intensive course 28hrs per week in Ecublens The courses are conducted over three terms Registration all year round in the orientation suite cellule d orientation Rue du Bugnon 42 1020 Renens Cost free loyalty contract with CHF 500 fine for dropping out of the intensive course without good reason Public supported by EVAM N F permit holders occasionally B permit holders sent by CSIR 22 Learning French Francais en Jeu Classes free for non French speaking adults Registration fee CHF 10 A contribution of CHF 20 for course materials may be requested Information Francais en Jeu Renens Ouest Lausannois Prilly Francais en Jeu Classes free for non French speaking adults Registration fee CHF 10 A contribution of CHF 20 for course materials m
5. 021 925 80 61 or 079 815 28 47 Lausanne Av 2 3 floor 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 323 19 02 Antenatal classes with community interpreting service Association PAN MILAR Visit the web site in 14 languages www pan milar ch Contacts and information 077 410 20 24 Renens aux Quatre Coins Censuy 5 1020 Renens Classes in Albanian Chinese Portuguese Spanish and Turkish 024 441 27 37 Lausanne centre ville Centre Femmes Terreaux 10 1004 Lausanne Classes in Amharic Arabic Italian Japanese Polish Thai Tigrinya Vietnamese and for French and English speaking African women 077 410 20 24 Lausanne CHUV Maternit Rue Pierre Decker 2 1011 Lausanne Classes in Bosnian Croatian Serb Somali Tamil and for English speaking Asian women 079 776 92 03 Interpretation possible for other languages contact PAN MILAR From 2010 classes will also be held in east and north Vaud for information contact PAN MILAR 38 Health After childbirth For guidance and help after the birth of a child contact an independent midwife or the Espace pr vention which provides counselling on childcare and arranges home visits Les sages femmes ind pendantes Independent midwives Tel 079 477 17 17 8 00 to 20 00 www sage femme ch Costs covered by your health insurance Espaces pr vention www espace prevention ch Espaces prevention in each region Yverdon les Bains Rue du Pr 2 1400 Yverdon les Bains Tel 024 424 94 20
6. address info seco cooperation ch It can also be downloaded on the web site www seco admin ch Financial matters 53 4 DEBT A growing number of people in Switzerland of all ages and from widely differing social backgrounds are increasingly finding themselves in debt They should seek help immediately from a debt counselling centre Caritas Vaud Rue C sar Roux 8 1005 Lausanne Tel 021 320 34 61 www caritas vaud ch info caritas vaud ch Centre Social Protestant Vaud Rue Beau S jour 28 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 560 60 60 www csp ch UnaFin 1 Av JJ Mercier CP 5032 1002 Lausanne Helpline Wednesday and Friday 8 00 11 30 Tel 021 315 77 54 unafin lausanne ch For more information visit www dettes ch 54 Financial matters ADMNISTRATIVE FORMALITIES 1 DRIVER S LICENCE Questions should be addressed to Service des automobiles et de la navigation Car and navigation service Avenue du Grey 11 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 316 82 10 www san vd ch 2 CHANGE IN STATUS To avoid any future administrative difficulties with your country of origin you should notify the consulate or embassy of your country of origin of any change in your status change of address births marriage death etc The same applies to people of dual nationality CITIZENSHIP 1 VOTING RIGHTS AND ELIGIBILITY Foreigners over the age of 18 who have held a Swiss residence permit for at least 10 years and who have lived in th
7. and French reading and writing 3 modules of 200 hrs each January to April April to July September to December 16 hrs weekly from Monday to Thursday Cost for individual persons CHF 300 for institutions upon request R seau de savoir Knowledge network Av d Echallens 81 1004 Lausanne Tel and Fax 021 626 54 90 rers freesurf ch Contact Mme Madeleine Moret Class discussion group Cost free the only currency in this network is knowledge 30 Learning French Retravailler CORREF Pl de la Gare 10 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 341 71 11 Fax 021 320 45 35 administration Gcorref ch www corref ch Contact Mme Carmen Crisan Training workshops in written French mathematics learning skills better management of personal finances and documents and citizenship and integration Cost registration fee of CHF 10 courses provided free Thais and Friends c o Mme Nisa Dessimoz Le Pr Vuillemin 18 1400 Cheseaux Nor az nisa dessimoz org www thaisandfriends populus ch Class Beginner Location at the FEEL Grand Pont 18 1003 Lausanne Timetable Tuesday 13 30 to 15 30 and 15 30 to 17 30 Wednesday 15 30 to 17 30 Cost CHF 2 50 per hour The unique feature of this course is that the teachers come originally from Thailand and hold diplomas from Swiss universities in modern French Universit Populaire Escaliers du March 2 CP 1002 Lausanne Tel 021 315 24 24 Fax 021 315 24 20 Contact Mme Francoise Baudat Pres
8. basic principles in the Constitution mutual respect for identities and respect for the rule of law Le chef du D partement de l int rieur Head of the Interior Department C lt 0 e Philippe Leuba Conseiller d Etat Member of the Council of State WELCOME TO THE CANTON VAUD This booklet is intended for anyone who has recently arrived in the Canton It contains useful information and addresses in the areas of health education employment accommodation and many others All the information contained in this booklet is available on the web site of the Bureau cantonal pour l int gration des trangers et la prevention du racisme Cantonal Office for the Integration of Foreigners and Prevention of Racism www vd ch integration under Vivre dans le canton de Vaud Living in the Canton of Vaud The web site also provides information in different languages We hope this booklet may prove useful and we extend a warm welcome to all newcomers to the Canton Magaly Hanselmann D l gu e cantonale l int gration des trangers et la pr vention du racisme Cantonal representative responsible for the integration of foreigners and prevention of racism Bureau cantonal pour l int gration des trangers et la pr vention du racisme BCI D partement de l int rieur Service de la Population de Beaulieu 19 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 316 49 59 Fax 021 316 99 83 info in
9. beginner intermediate advanced Registration at the Espace Femmes Tuesday and Thursday 9 00 to 12 00 Cost CHF 12 per month Children welcome Francais en Jeu sponsored by the local authority in Vevey Semi intensive courses for female immigrants 3 x 2 hrs per week Registration fee CHF 10 A contribution of CHF 20 for course materials may be requested Place Rue du Midi 15 Vevey Villars Ollon Cours de francais Elementary French courses for adults mornings or evenings from 19 00 to 20 30 once a week Levels beginner advanced beginner and intermediate Nursery during morning class available on request Place College n Bas Villars Cost CHF 70 for 12 x 90 minute classes 2 sessions annually in spring and in autumn 26 Learning French Villeneuve Commission d int gration de Villeneuve CIV Non intensive French courses Place Pavillon des coles enfantines College de la Tour Rouge Rte de la Tour Rouge 1844 Villeneuve ES Timetable subject to change two classes Monday 18 30 to 20 30 and one course Tuesday 13 30 to 15 30pm Children welcome on Tuesday afternoons nursery le Mille Pattes BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT Cost CHF 50 per term 12 x 2hr courses Lausanne Appartenances Centre Femmes Terreaux 10 1003 Lausanne Fax 021 351 28 81 centre femmes appartenances ch Classes beginner 3 times a week advanced beginner twice a week conversation
10. calculated either on the basis of the previous year s figure or an estimate Foreign workers resident in or visiting Switzerland have tax deducted directly from their wages by their employer People with B permits who earn more than CHF 120 000 and those with C permits fill in a standard tax return Any questions should be addressed to Administration cantonale des imp ts ACI Cantonal Tax Administration Tel 021 316 00 00 info aci vd ch www vd ch impots or your local tax office details available on the web site www vd ch impots 52 Financial matters 2 OPENING A BANK OR POST OFFICE ACCOUNT Most people living in Switzerland deposit their money in a bank or post office SO as to earn interest on it request loans if needed receive their salary and pay bills In principle any adult may open a bank account in Switzerland To do so they must produce an official document establishing their identity such as a valid passport or an equivalent identity document bearing their photograph 3 SENDING MONEY ABROAD Many immigrants living in Switzerland transfer a part of their income to parents or acquaintances in their countries of origin The booklet Les transferts d argent l tranger Transferring money abroad available in several different languages has been prepared for their benefit and provides a useful guide to the different ways of transferring money It can be ordered free of charge at the following
11. ch www francaisenjeu ch Classes free for non French speaking adults levels AO to B2 Weekly classes in town centre and Bellevaux area 2 courses Boveresses Faverges Malley 2 courses and Pr laz Course Apprendre l cole Learn about school available in the secondary schools of la Barre Boissonnet Entre Bois Pr laz and la Bourdonnette It provides an introduction to French and how the school system works for parents of pupils Registration on the premises Semi intensive courses 2 x 3 hrs per week in town centre Preparatory courses available in town centre for DELF certificate Dipl me d Etudes en Langue Francaise French language certificate ace P pinet 2 1003 Lausanne Registration fee CHF 10 Nursery provided for courses in Faverges and Boveresses Learning French 29 Lire et Ecrire Pl P pinet 2 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 329 04 48 Fax 021 329 04 77 lausanne lire et ecrire ch www lire et ecrire ch Contact Mme Catherine Wick Refresher course in reading and writing and course for adults with good spoken French but who have difficulty reading and writing Classes morning afternoon and evening once or twice weekl Cost free for residents of Lausanne registration fee CHF 10 P le Sud Rue Jean Jacques Mercier 3 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 311 50 46 Fax 021 312 99 45 info polesud ch www polesud ch Information Thursday 16 00 to 20 00 Classes beginners French A1 elementary A2
12. commune where you live Contact details are available on the web site www vd ch and from Service de la population Population Service de Beaulieu 19 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 316 46 46 info population vd ch general questions info etrangers vd ch precise questions You can also visit one of the following www vd ch fr themes vie privee etrangers entree et sejour www ch ch under your life then residence permits then limited and permanent residence www odm admin ch under topics then residence or labour work permits 2 WORKING IN SWITZERLAND Switzerland operates a dual immigration policy Nationals from European Union and European Free Trade Association UE EFTA countries benefit from full freedom of movement under the agreement in force between Switzerland and the European Union In addition a limited number of well qualified workers from so called Third States is admitted For all questions regarding work permits in the Canton of Vaud please contact Service de l emploi Employment Service Rue Caroline 11 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 316 61 04 Fax 021 316 60 36 info sde vd ch www emploi vd ch Residence permits 15 3 FAMILY REUNIFICATION If you would like members of your family to live in Switzerland you should contact the residents registration office in the commune where you live or consult the web site www vd ch fr themes vie privee etrangers integration et preven
13. to 11 30 Cost from CHF 6 www verso yverdon ch Learning French 19 Caritas Vaud Complexe communal de Montoly ch de Montoly 1 1196 Gland Registration compulsory Classes free materials CHF 25 per term Levels 6 courses beginner advanced beginner and intermediate Morges Francais en Jeu Classes free for non French speaking adults levels A1 to B1 Registration fee CHF 10 A contribution of CHF 20 for course materials may be requested Portakabin in the courtyard of the College Chanel Av Chanel 51 1110 Morges Lire et Ecrire Tel 022 366 34 04 lacote lire et ecrire ch Refresher course in reading and writing and course for adults with good spoken French but who have difficulty reading and writing Cost CHF 50 per month special terms available for people with limited resources Place Avenue des P quis 24 26 1110 Morges OSEO Vaud Ex ae quo French conversation classes for adult foreigners communicating in every day situations beginners discussion to promote an understanding of Switzerland and the Canton of Vaud advanced beginner intermediate Beginner four months 2 x 1 30hrs per week Advanced beginner intermediate four months 2x2hrs per week Hours according to level afternoons and early evenings Place Avenue des Paquis 24 26 1110 Morges Cost registration fee CHF 60 plus learning materials CHF 40 karinne maury oseo vd ch www oseo vd ch 20 Learning French Nyon Caritas Vaud C
14. 2 994 77 39 Children of kindergarten or primary school age who do not speak French are Centre r gional d orientation scolaire et professionnelle Venoge placed in an ordinary class The child s ability to fit into a class of children in Rue Docteur Yersin 9 1110 Morges his or her age group is assessed during an initial interview and in consultation Tel 021 557 92 30 Fax 021 557 92 32 with the parents An intensive French language course may be provided to assist the child to integrate better At secondary level the academic gap between non French speaking students and their classmates who have been educated in the Canton can Centre r gional d orientation scolaire et professionnelle Est be significant Following an interview and with the parents consent pupils Rue du Conseil 8 1800 Vevey will either join a reception class or be placed in a special class with a limited Tel 021 925 53 70 Fax 021 925 53 65 number of students For more information on compulsory education Centre r gional d orientation scolaire et professionnelle Lausanne Direction g n rale de l enseignement obligatoire Rue de la Borde 3d 1014 Lausanne Directorate General for Compulsory Education Tel 021 316 11 20 Fax 021316 1136 Rue de la Barre 8 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 316 32 32 info dgeo vd ch www vd ch fr themes formation scolarite obligatoire At the end of compulsory education students may opt for either higher education or vocational training see f
15. 21 633 33 10 greffe chavannes ch www chavannes ch Ecublens Commission d int gration et d change Suisses Etrangers President M Eric Levrat Municipal Councillor p a Greffe Municipal Ch de la Colline 5 1024 Ecublens Tel 021 695 33 10 Fax 021 695 33 11 commission suisses_etrangers ecublens ch www ecublens ch Prilly Commission consultative Suisses Etrangers Route de Cossonay 40 1008 Prilly President Mme Isabelle Aparicio Tel mobile 078 618 45 01 Fax 021 622 72 45 isabelle aparicio span ch www prilly ch Renens Commission Int gration Suisses Etrangers CISE Service de la S curit sociale Rue de Lausanne 25 Case postale 141 1020 Renens President M Jean Pierre Rouyet Municipal Councillor Tel 021 632 77 95 Fax 021 632 77 96 cise renens ch www renens ch 12 Advice and information Bex Commission Consultative Multiculturelle de Bex p a Greffe municipal Rue Centrale 1 1880 Bex President M Alain Michel Municipal Councillor Tel 024 463 10 05 ccmb barmaconsult ch www bex ch Montreux Commission consultative d int gration President M Pierre Salvi mayor Commune de Montreux Grand Rue 73 Case postale 2000 1820 Montreux Tel 021 962 77 74 Fax 021 962 77 89 commune comx org Vevey Commission des activit s interculturelles Hotel de Ville Rue du Lac 2 1800 Vevey 2 President M Girardin Municipal Councillor Tel 021 925 53 03 dasf vevey ch www vevey ch Villeneuve C
16. D BY ASSOCIATIONS Most French courses provided by the associations are State subsidized and are intended for people with limited resources Some of the courses are partly funded by the commune where they are held Due to the limited amount of space available it is not possible to provide information on the sources of funding of individual courses here For people receiving professional integration training RI LACI the classes are funded by the Centres Sociaux R gionaux CSR Regional Social Centres and the Offices R gionaux de Placement ORP Regional Employment Offices in accordance with the conditions specified by the Bureau cantonal pour l int gration des trangers Cantonal Office for the Integration of Foreigners and the associations An up to date list of classes is available on the website www vd ch integration Brassus Le Lire et Ecrire Classes for people able to speak French but who have problems reading and writing Price CHF 50 per month special terms available for people with limited resources Classes Tuesday 18 00 to 20 00 Wednesday 18 00 to 20 00 Moudon Francais en Jeu Classes free for non French speaking adults level A1 to B1 in Moudon and Lucens Semi intensive class in Lucens 2x3 hrs per week beginner level Registration fee CHF 10 C ibuti urse Tel 021 905 44 64 fej moudon bluewin ch www francaisenjeu ch Learning French Orbe Caritas Vaud Sports Centre music room 1350 Orb
17. OMSV Vaud Medico social Organization de Chavannes 37 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 623 36 36 www aide soins domicile vaud ch 42 Health 7 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence takes different forms psychological physical sexual and financial If you are a victim of domestic violence and need help and advice contact one of the following centres Centre d accueil MalleyPrairie 24 7 listening service and refuge Ch de la Prairie 34 1007 Lausanne Tel 021 620 76 76 info malleyprairie ch www malleyprairie ch The MalleyPrairie shelter offers help to both Swiss and foreign women living in Vaud 24 7 emergency accommodation in Lausanne children welcome e drop in centres in Lausanne Bex Montreux and Yverdon les Bains e counselling for couples 24 7 domestic violence helpline all services provided free except accommodation which is subject to ability to pay LAVI Counselling Centre Profa Foundation Rue du Grand Pont 2bis 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 320 32 00 www profa ch Prest LAVI htm The LAVI Counselling Centre offers help to Swiss nationals and immigrants including those without a valid residence permit interpretation available e Listening service advice and support e Financial support emergency accommodation initial consultations with lawyers and or psychologists changing locks etc e Support in legal and or administrative procedures where crime has been committed insurance claims etc
18. ation contained in this booklet is available on the web site of the Bureau cantonal pour l int gration des trangers et la pr vention du racisme www vd ch integration under Vivre dans le canton de Vaud 6 Map of the canton USEFUL CONTACTS FOR ADVICE AND INFORMATION 1 BUREAU CANTONAL POUR L INT GRATION DES TRANGERS ET LA PR VENTION DU RACISME BCI Mme Magaly Hanselmann Cantonal representative responsible for the integration of foreigners and prevention of racism D partement de l int rieur Service de la population de Beaulieu 19 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 316 49 59 Fax 021 316 99 83 info integration vd ch www vd ch integration The main purpose of the Bureau cantonal pour l int gration des trangers et la pr vention du racisme BCI Cantonal Office for the Integration of Foreigners and Prevention of Racism is to actively foster good relations between Swiss and foreign citizens on the basis of commonly held values as laid down in the Constitution mutual respect and tolerance As the canton s centre of competence in the field of integration centre de comp tence en matiere d int gration the has prime responsibility in the Canton for matters relating to integration and offers advice and guidance to individuals As the main point of contact with the Confederation in such matters the Office runs relevant programmes and manages federal funding for integration The BCI has focal poin
19. ausanne ch 48 Employment HOUSING manam 1 FINDING ACCOMMODATION In Switzerland most people rent accommodation from a private landlord or real estate agent On finding a suitable place prospective tenants are required to fill in a form and in most cases provide proof of their place of residence obtainable from the commune where they live They must also supply an attestation from the Office des poursuites to affirm their creditworthiness as proof of their ability to pay the rent Generally the tenant and owner then sign a contract Before signing however prospective tenants should ensure they understand the terms of the contract and should ask for clarification of any points that are not clear Where a dispute arises between the tenant and the landlord or real estate agent the former may seek advice from the Association Suisse des locataires ASLOCA Swiss Tenants Association ASLOCA offices by region Broye Avenue de la gare 9 Case postale 16 1522 Lucens Tel 021 906 60 45 Yverdon les Bains Rue des P cheurs 8 Case postale 92 1401 Yverdon les Bains Tel 024 426 10 66 Morges Rue de la Gare 3 Case postale 24 1110 Morges 1 Tel 021 617 10 07 Nyon Ch des Plantaz 13a 1260 Nyon Tel 022 361 32 42 Housing 49 Ouest lausannois Rue de Lausanne 31b 1020 Renens Tel 021 617 10 07 Montreux Est vaudois Case postale 1024 1820 Montreux Tel 021 962 78 66 Vevey La Tour de Peilz Case pos
20. ay be requested Information Francais en Jeu Renens Ouest Lausannois Lire et Ecrire Lausanne Region section Section Lausanne R gion Ch Du Bois de la Fontaine 15 1007 Lausanne Tel 021 624 98 02 Office Prilly veins yi 005012001 am Course for adults who cannot read and write living within the Lausanne area The Lausanne Region section encompasses all the communities within the Lausanne area Prilly Ecublens Renens etc Quartiers Solidaires Prilly Nord French courses for non French speaking adults priority given to the parents of pupils attending school in North Prilly URN ANAK Course location Ecole Primaire de Mont Goulin Ch Sous Mont 8 1008 Prilly Timetable Wednesday from 13 00 to 15 00 and Saturday from 10 00 to 12 00 Price Registration loyalty contract and material 20 Fr per person Children welcome by prior request Learning French 23 Renens Arm e du salut Salvation Army Rue du Simplon 10 1002 Renens Tel 021 634 33 97 Levels complete beginner and intermediate Classes Monday 19 15 to 20 45 Cost CHF 30 Francais en Jeu Classes free for non French speaking adults levels A1 to B1 possibly B2 Semi intensive course 2x3 hrs per week beginner level Registration fee CHF 10 A contribution of CHF 20 for course materials may be requested to Monday 14 00 to 17 00 and first Thursday of month 17 Tel 021 635 19 62 fejrsebluewin ch Association Franc Parler Rue de l Av
21. ch Booklets in different languages 25 in total are also available on the web site usually free of charge 1 HEALTH INSURANCE Health insurance ensures that anyone living in Switzerland has access to adequate care in case of illness or accident hey may choose their health insurance provider who must then accept them immediately and unconditionally regardless of their age and state of health Premiums vary according to area age of policy holder and company Savings of several hundred francs a year can be made depending on the insurance company and type of cover chosen for example by voluntarily limiting the choice of doctor and or hospital or increasing the excess The web site www comparis ch and that of the Federal Public Health Office www bag admin ch themen krankenversicherung index html provide online price comparisons 2 ACCIDENT INSURANCE It covers the financial consequences of work related accidents non work related accidents and work related illness Wage earners are usually insured by their employers Where this does not apply they must take out appropriate additional insurance with their health insurance provider Health 35 3 FINDING DOCTOR Consult the telephone directory under m decins doctors or contact Soci t vaudoise de medicine Vaud Medical Society Ch de Mornex 38 case postale 7443 1002 Lausanne Tel 021 651 05 05 Fax 021 651 05 00 info svmed ch Important n
22. ch you reside provided you have previously lived there for more than two years It is compulsory to reside in Switzerland during the whole procedure 56 Citizenship Other conditions must possess a residence permit B and C permit F permit if there is no decision of expulsion must be ready to undertake certain civic duties payment of taxes if eligible and performance of military and or community service must abide by Swiss law no police record must have a sound moral and financial reputation must not pose a threat to Swiss internal and external security must be well integrated into the community both Swiss and Vaudois in particular through knowledge of French and integration in professional and social life must demonstrate loyalty to Switzerland and its institutions A facilitated naturalization is available to foreigners born in Switzerland second generation 14 to 24 year olds who have received most of their compulsory education in Switzerland foreign spouses of Swiss nationals and children with one Swiss parent may be able to accelerate their naturalization It is mainly an administrative procedure which should be referred to the Commune of residency For further information on naturalization contact the commune where you live or the Population Service Service de la Population Secteur Naturalisations Naturalization Section Rue de Langallerie 11 3 floor 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 316 45 91 info naturalisat
23. d prevention of racism of 23 January 2007 is rigorously applied It keeps the Government informed on such matters and advises it on proposed major changes to the relevant laws and regulations CCCI Secretariat Bureau cantonal pour l int gration des trangers de Beaulieu 19 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 316 49 59 www vd ch integration Advice and information 5 JOINT SWISS FOREIGNER COMMUNAL COMMITTEES A number of these committees have been established in different towns under the auspices of the BCI They organize events and disseminate information and provide a forum for dialogue and the exchange of views for Swiss and foreign citizens and the authorities Moudon Groupe Suisses Etrangers de Moudon et r gion H tel de Ville Case postale 43 1510 Moudon President M Manuel de Lima Contact M Claude Vauthey Municipal Secretary Tel 021 905 88 88 greffe moudon ch www suetmo ch Orbe Chavornay Commission intercommunale d int gration Suisses Etrangers et de pr vention du racisme Orbe Chavornay p a Contr le des habitants rue de la Poste 3 CP 32 1350 Orbe Secretary M Luc Pasquier Head of the Population Office Tel 024 442 92 20 population Gorbe ch www orbe ch integration Payerne Groupe Suisses Etrangers de Payerne et Environs p a M Francois Schmidt Les Sorbiers 5 1530 Payerne Tel 026 668 25 42 9 00 to 11 30 Monday to Friday groupesfm gmail com www gsepe ch Yverdon les Bains Commission Consultat
24. e Tel 079 289 10 88 No charge materials CHF 25 per term Levels 5 courses beginners advanced beginner and intermediate Lire et Ecrire Classes for people able to speak French but who have problems reading and writing Price CHF 50 per month special terms available for people with limited resources Classes Tuesday 19 00 to 21 00 Payerne Groupe de soutien aux familles de migrants Payerne et environs c o M Francois Schmidt Les Sorbiers 5 1530 Payerne roupegsfm gmail com www gsepe ch 40 cours htm French courses for adults beginner and advanced Timetable Tuesday 18 30 to 19 45 Thursday 18 30 to 19 45 Saturday 10 30 to 11 45 Place Coll ge de la Nouvelle Promenade room 111 1530 Payerne Annual fee CHF 40 to CHF 120 depending on resources From 2010 classes begin four times a year Yverdon les Bains Caritas Vaud Rue du College 4 1400 Yverdon les Bains Tel 079 614 19 21 Registration compulsory No charge materials CHF 25 per term Levels reading and writing beginner advanced beginner and intermediate Lire et Ecrire Rue du Coll ge 4 1400 Yverdon les Bains Tel 024 425 3222 Classes for people able to speak French but have problems reading and writing Price CHF 50 per month for elementary courses and CHF 100 per month for semi intensive courses special terms available for people with limited resources Elementary course Monday 18 15 to 20 15 Tuesday 9 00 to 11 00 and 18 00 to 20 00 W
25. e Canton for the last three years or more can vote in communal elections stand for election to and serve on city councils and municipalities and sign communal initiatives and referendums Once a foreigner has fulfilled the requirements laid down under the Constitution and the law his or her name is entered in the electoral register of the commune in which they reside after which they will automatically receive the relevant ballot papers and information Citizenship 55 2 BECOMING SWISS NATIONAL To become a Swiss national you must fulfil certain conditions Who can apply Anyone over the age of 11 Entire families both parents and children under 18 One parent and children under 18 Conditions laid down under cantonal law Residence In Switzerland 12 years of residency in Switzerland of which three out of the last five immediately preceding the application must have been spent in Switzerland between the ages of 10 and 20 the years of residency count double when a request is made by a married couple only one of whom is eligible the required residency period for the other may be reduced to five years provided the couple have been married and living together for over three years In the Canton of Vaud three years preceding the request In the commune of residency between one and three years depending on the commune In Vaud it is possible to file an application in a commune other than the one in whi
26. ednesday 18 30 to 20 30 and 18 45 to 20 45 Thursday 18 30 to 20 30 Semi intensive course Monday 14 00 to 16 00 Thursday 14 00 to 16 00 18 Learning French OSEO Vaud Ex ae quo French conversation class for adult foreigners based on knowledge of Switzerland and the Canton of Vaud Small groups levels advanced beginner intermediate Duration 4 months 4hrs per week Monday and Thursday 18 00 to 20 00 Cost registration fee CHF 60 plus learning materials CHF 40 Place Avenue des Sports 26 28 1400 Yverdon les Bains wania hude oseo vd ch www oseo vd ch Thais and Friends o Mme Nisa Dessimoz Le Pr Vuillemin 18 1400 Cheseaux Nor az 024 420 32 30 nisa dessimoz org www thaisandfriends populus ch Level beginner Place Coll ge de la Place d Armes 1400 Yverdon les Bains Timetable Thursday and Friday 16 45 to 18 45 Cost CHF 2 50 per hour The unique feature of the class is that the teachers come originally from Thailand and hold diplomas from Swiss universities in modern French VERSO Quai de la Thi le 3 1400 Yverdon les Bains French comprehension and speaking workshop Level beginner small groups Duration 1 month Ahrs weekly Timetable Monday and Wednesday from 9 00 to 11 00 Cost CHF 100 French course level intermediate small groups Duration 3 months 4hrs weekly Timetable Monday and Wednesday from 13 30 to 15 30 Cost CHF 300 Assistance in letter writing Monday Tuesday and Friday from 9 00
27. enir 5 3 1020 Renens Tel and fax 021 634 69 63 francparler_renens yahoo fr Contact Mme Doris Goolaub et Mme Maria Pedrosa Levels beginner intermediate advanced reading and writing Registration as above Monday to Friday 19 00 to 21 00 Cost CHF 20 per month Aigle L Appart 1741 Service communautaire de La Planchette Ch de la Planchette 16 7 floor 1860 Aigle Tel 024 466 76 00 mobile 079 699 11 94 fax 024 466 76 00 sp planchette ch www planchette ch Welcome space Monday and Thursday 14 00 to 16 00 French classes Monday to Thursday afternoon and evening depending on level Cost CHF 70 for 3 months minimum enrolment for each term Children welcome by arrangement Workshop services Tuesday 14 00 to 18 00 letters CVs support 24 Learning French Bex Commission consultative multiculturelle de Bex CCMB Non intensive French courses Primary school building Pr de la Cible 3 1880 Bex former school refectory famille chesaux yahoo fr Forms available from the residents registration office and on the website www bex ch subject Vivre a Bex under the heading Integration Forms should be returned to Municipal Clerk Rue Centrale 1 1880 Bex Levels beginner advanced beginner and advanced Timetable subject to change depending on level Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 19 00 to 21 00 Wednesday and Thursday 9 00 to 11 00 Nursery Halte garderie le Mille
28. entre Esp Asse route de l Etraz 20B 1260 Nyon Tel 022 365 61 21 and 079 621 43 93 Registration compulsory Classes free materials CHF 25 per term Levels 10 courses reading and writing beginner advanced beginner and intermediate Lire et Ecrire L Esp Asse Rte de l Etraz 20 1260 Nyon Tel 022 366 34 04 lacote lire et ecrire ch Refresher course in reading and writing and course for adults with good spoken French but who have difficulty reading and writing Cost CHF 50 per mont limited resources Place Rte de l Etraz 20 1260 Nyon special terms available for people with Rolle Lire et Ecrire Esp Asse Rte de l Etraz 20 1260 Nyon Tel 022 366 34 04 lacote lire et ecrire ch Refresher course in reading and writing and course for adults with good spoken French but who have difficulty reading and writing Cost CHF 50 per month special terms available for people with limited resources Place College du Martinet 1180 Rolle Learning French 24 Bussigny Solidarit Femmes Bussigny pa Chantal Dind Ch du Grand record 10 1030 Bussigny Mondays from 13 30 to 15 00 au Raisin rue de Lausanne 3 1030 Bussigny Mireille Michaud Tel 021 701 33 81 Ivonne Gubser Tel 021 701 37 88 Marie Claire Vust Tel 021 701 22 64 vel Daniele Pinatel Tel 021 701 13 01 Francais en Jeu Classes free for non French speaking adults Monday from 19 00 to 21 00 intermediate Tuesday from 19 00 to 21 00 beginner
29. ident Classes all levels Cost from CHF 710 to 850 payment in three monthly instalments may be arranged with the Secretary s office Learning French 31 2 COURSES IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS 4 FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSES French courses are also available in private schools some of whose web sites Courses in foreign languages and cultures are organized in the Canton by are given below different immigrant associations and embassies You should contact the focal point for your area see page 7 for information on foreign cultural activities www avdep ch www inlingua lausanne com www alphalif ch Www institutrichelieu com INTERPRETATION www berlitz ch www lemania ch The Intermedia Service of the Appartenances Association provides www bosquet ch interpreters in over 50 languages www languagelinks ch Tel 021 341 12 47 Monday 14 00 to 16 00 Tuesday to Thursday 10 00 to 12 00 www supercomm ch intermedia appartenances ch www ecole club ch www appartenances ch Intermedia html WWW Wessex ch 3 STANDARD OF FRENCH CERTIFICATE In some instances e g obtaining an early C permit providing proof of your standard of French is helpful We recommend the widely recognized DELF certificate Dipl me d Etudes en Langue Francaise French Language Diploma The examination centre is in Geneva but examinations are also held in Lausanne Cost between CHF 200 to 350 DELF DALF Centre d examens Lac L man c o ifage Fondation po
30. ion vd ch www vd ch fr themes vie privee etrangers naturalisation Citizenship 3 LIBRARIES Globlivres Bibliotheque interculturelle Rue Neuve 2 bis 1020 Renens Tel 021 635 02 36 info globlivres ch www globlivres ch The first intercultural library in Switzerland Globlivres was established in 1988 by a group of people from different countries of origin and teachers in order to offer people living in the region a selection of books in different languages The library contains over 27 000 titles in 272 languages Anyone may use the library which also has a stock of aids to learning French It hosts social evenings and discussions which provide an opportunity for people to improve their French conversation techniques Biblioth que cantonale et universitaire BCU University and cantonal library The BCU particularly the Riponne site has many foreign language books a wide collection of bilingual texts and numerous aids for teaching yourself French both manuals and on CD ROM Guided visits in foreign languages enable visitors who do not speak French to familiarize themselves with its collections Anyone with an F or N permit may enrol with the BCU Bibliotheque cantonale et universitaire BCU R Place de la Riponne 6 1014 Lausanne Tel 021 316 78 63 info riponne bcu unil ch www unil ch bcu Municipal Library There are many municipal libraries throughout the Canton which you can join in order to borrow boo
31. ished in newspapers and on the internet or contact a private employment agency For further information and web sites visit www vd ch fr themes formation orientation liens under emploi sur internet employment on the internet Those who are registered as unemployed should contact the Office Regional de Placement ORP Regional Employment Office in their area for help finding work Echallens Ch du Grand Record 7 1040 Echallens Tel 021 557 18 90 Fax 021 557 18 95 orp echallens vd ch Payerne Rue d Yverdon 21 1530 Payerne Tel 026 557 31 30 Fax 026 557 31 35 orp payerne vd ch Yverdon les Bains Rue des P cheurs 8A 1400 Yverdon les Bains Tel 024 557 69 00 Fax 024 557 69 05 orp yverdon vd ch Morges La Gottaz 30 CP 2056 1110 Morges 2 Tel 021 557 92 00 Fax 021 557 92 05 orp morges vd ch Nyon Chemin des Plantaz 36 1260 Nyon Tel 022 557 53 60 Fax 022 557 53 65 orp nyon vd ch Employment H7 Ouest lausannois CP 203 1020 Renens Tel 021 557 04 50 Fax 021 557 04 55 orp orpol vd ch Aigle Rue de la Gare 6 CP 187 1860 Aigle Tel 024 557 77 40 Fax 024 447 77 45 orp aigle vd ch Pully Av de Lavaux 101 CP 240 1009 Pully Tel 021 557 19 10 Fax 021 557 19 15 orp pully vd ch Riviera Rue des Bosquets 33 1800 Vevey Tel 021 557 15 00 Fax 021 557 15 05 orp riviera vd ch Lausanne PI Chauderon 9 CP 5032 1002 Lausanne Tel 021 315 78 99 Fax 021 315 70 30 orp l
32. ive Suisses Immigr s CSR Rue des P cheurs 8A 1401 Yverdon les Bains President Mme Nathalie Saugy Municipal Councillor Tel 024 423 69 00 nsa ylb ch www ccsi yverdon org 10 Advice and information Morges Commission consultative Suisses Etrangers PI de l H tel de Ville Case postale 272 1110 Morges 1 President M Yves Paccaud Municipal Councillor Tel 021 804 96 70 urbanisme morges ch www morges ch ccse Gland Commission int gration Grand Rue 38 1196 Gland President Mme Florence Golaz Municipal Councillor Secretary M Laurent Sumi Tel 022 354 04 60 f golazegland ch sumi gland ch Nyon Commission d int gration Suisses Etrangers p a Service des affaires sociales rue des Marchandises 17 1260 Nyon Secretary M Michel Piguet Head Social Affairs Service Tel 022 363 84 74 affaires sociales nyon ch www nyon ch Rolle Commission d int gration Suisses Etrangers Mme Francoise Tecon Hebeisen Municipal Councillor Grand Rue 44 156 1180 Rolle municipalite rolle ch Advice and information LL Bussigny pres Lausanne Commission consultative Suisses Etrangers de l H tel de Ville 1 Case Postale 96 1030 Bussigny pres Lausanne President M Michel Wehrli mayor Tel 021 706 11 20 Fax 021 706 11 39 greffe bussigny ch www bussigny ch Chavannes pres Renens Commission consultative Suisses Etrangers de la Gare 46 Case postale 68 1022 Chavannes pres Renens Tel 0
33. ks Many of them offer aids for learning French and foreign language books on loan from Globlivres Inquire in the commune where you live 58 Libraries EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS xc E 117 D LEE 118 OMICS UC sen D ste 021 620 76 76 La main tendue help and moral support 143 WANG Gs MEI MEC FE ti 144 Locri dada 145 Directory endaulblSS 1811 or 1818 or 1850 Emergency telephone numbers 59 Bureau cantonal pour l int gration des trangers et la pr vention du racisme lae Av de Beaulieu 19 1014 Lausanne i Tel 021 316 49 59 Fax 021 316 99 83 info integration vd ch www vd ch i ntegration This brochure is available in Albanian Bosnian Serb Croatian English French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Tamil Tigrinya and Turkish Fifth edition 2010 design and illustrations www latelierdeaude ch
34. ly atmosphere Place Salle de la Frat Place Arlaud 2 1003 Lausanne Timetable Thursdays 9 15 to 11 00 October 2009 to June 2010 Culture Chine Rue de l Industrie 13 1005 Lausanne Fax 021 653 81 22 French courses exclusively for Chinese people beginner and advanced with Chinese and English speaking teacher Classes group four to 10 people small group two to three people or private Timetable and cost on request Daily and intensive classes twice or three times a week available in our centre at home or in your place of work 28 Learning French Forum des Etrangeres et Etrangers de Lausanne FEEL Espace savoir et int gration Rue du Grand Pont 18 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 312 84 40 Fax 021 312 84 42 formation feel bluewin ch forum etrangers bluewin ch Total immersion workshops on French language and citizenship discussion basic computer skills guided tours reading DIY theatre etc The workshops are for a maximum of six to 12 people Children welcome Fondation Mode d Emploi Place de la Riponne 3 CP 6944 1002 Lausanne Tel 021 321 00 00 www mode d emploi ch Contact Mme Patricia Hurzeler Acquisition of basic qualifications and level class Cost financed by unemployment insurance Group training A3 to prepare and assess 18 to 25 year olds for professional training Cost funded from training budget RI Francais en Jeu Place P pinet 2 1003 Lausanne infoefrancaisenjeu
35. ollowing section Professional training 44 Education and training Education and training 45 For more information on higher education professional training grants holidays etc visit the web site www vd ch fr themes under formation training The booklet What happens after school An apprenticeship or an academic education Information for parents contains useful information on training opportunities after completion of compulsory education Available in 15 languages Price CHF 8 to order www shop csfo ch Tel 0848 999 002 3 RECOGNITION OF DIPLOMAS Questions about recognition of non university diplomas should be addressed to the Office f d ral de la formation professionnelle et de la technologie Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology Office f d ral de la formation professionnelle et de la technologie OFFT Prescriptions de formation Effingerstrasse 27 3003 Berne Tel 031 322 21 29 Fax 031 323 75 74 www bbt admin ch themen hoehere 00169 web site in French German Italian and English Questions about recognition of university diplomas should be addressed to Conf rence des Recteurs des Universit s Suisses CRUS Swiss ENIC Sennweg 2 3012 Berne Case postale 607 3000 Berne 9 Tel 031 306 60 41 42 Fax 031 306 60 20 www crus ch web site in French German Italian and English 46 Education and training EMPLOYMENT Employment opportunities are publ
36. ommission d int gration President M Reynold Mottier p a Mme Corinne Ingold Av des Ch taigniers 8 1844 Villeneuve Tel 021 960 27 10 mobile 079 631 41 28 Advice and information 13 Lausanne Commission tripartite pour l int gration des immigr s c o Bureau lausannois pour l int gration des immigr s Place de la Riponne 10 CP 5032 1002 Lausanne President M Jean Christophe Bourquin Tel 021 315 72 45 Fax 021 315 70 20 blielausanne ch www lausanne ch bli Forum des Etrangeres et Etrangers de Lausanne FEEL Rue du Grand Pont 18 Case postale 6210 1002 Lausanne President M Tidiane Diouwara Tel 021 312 84 40 mobile 079 709 90 77 info forumetrangers ch www forumetrangers ch 6 ASSOCIATIONS The Canton of Vaud has set up associations that bring together immigrants and or people working in the field of integration Many of them offer help and advice Contact details for these associations can be found on the web site www vd ch integration under Vivre dans le canton de Vaud besoin d un conseil d un renseignement Living in Vaud help and advice in the booklet Contacts pour l int gration des personnes immigr es Who to contact regarding the integration of immigrants from focal points see page 7 14 Advice and information RESIDENCE PERMITS 1 RESIDENCE PERMITS Further information on residence permits can be obtained from the residents registration office in the
37. pattes available on Thursday morning prior registration with coordinator essential Cost CHF 80 per semester 14x2hr courses materials included Pays d Enhaut Ch teau d Oex Rougemont et Rossiniere Int gration amp Cours de francais au Pays d Enhaut Integration and French courses in Pays d Enhaut edit Mme Laura aon nara and Charles Andr Pfister Levels beginner advanced beginner written French Cost CHF 60 per semester 17 courses plus CHF 40 for course materials Target groups non French speaking adults residing in the Pays d Enhaut region Aim to acquire improve language skills and encourage dialogue Tour de Peilz La Francais en Jeu French classes free for non French speaking adults levels A1 to B1 Semi intensive course 2x3 hrs per week beginner level Registration fee CHF 10 A contribution of CHF 20 for course materials may be requested Learning French 28 Lire et Ecrire Coll ge Charlemagne 1814 La Tour de Peilz Tel 021 922 46 10 Contact Mme Valia Della Valle Refresher course in reading and writing and course for adults with good spoken French but who have difficulty reading and writing Place Grand Rue 50 1814 La Tour de Peilz Cost CHF 50 per month special terms Hor Fl SEE with limited resources Vevey Appartenances Espace Femmes Riviera Rue des Communaux 2A 1800 Vevey Tel 021 922 45 22 Fax 021 922 44 88 espace femmes appartenances ch Classes reading and writing
38. s 43 Children Day care and EY S RO ren 44 Education and training Compulsory COU CAG 44 Professional training ID eur mins ee 45 Recognition of ce cece cece cence cence mm ee 46 So OU re 47 Housing Finding accommodatlO Yussswunse ta nti a ro Ree wa rt nari 49 regulis WA lO E TT TETTE TEE E 51 Financial matters Taxes 2 ERR TEES 52 Opening a bank or post office 53 Sending money abroad suus 53 o 54 Admnistrative formalities Driver s 55 Change OI 55 Citizenship Voting rights and eligibility 55 Becoming a Swiss national 56 ea 58 Emergency telephone numbers 59 Lac de Morat MAP OF THE CANTON OF VAUD JURA NORD VAUDOIS 1 9 MORGES LAUSANNE LAVAUX OUEST ORON LAUSANNOIS GROS DE VAUD Canton de Fribourg FR RIVIERA PAYS D ENHAUT N Canton de Gen ve GE MAP OF THE CANTON Zone 1 Jura Nord Vaudois Gros de Vaud Broye Vully Zone 2 Nyon Morges Zone 3 Ouest lausannois Zone 4 Lavaux Oron Riviera Pays d Enhaut Aigle Zone 5 Lausanne The inform
39. sanne Its staff are equipped to advise Lausanne residents on matters relating to getting settled and integration Lausanne M Mathias Schaer Tel 021 315 72 48 Fax 021 315 70 20 mathias schaer lausanne ch M Pierre Antoine Schorderet Tel 021 315 72 45 Fax 021 315 70 20 pierre antoine schorderet lausanne ch 8 Advice and information 3 COMMUNAL REPRESENTATIVES RESPONSIBLE FOR INTEGRATION Renens Mme Marta Pinto D l gu e a l int gration Service de la S curit sociale P le de l int gration Rue de l Avenir 6 CP 141 1020 Renens Tel 021 632 77 95 Fax 021 632 77 96 marta pinto renens ch www renens ch Vevey M Christophe Gerber Adjoint au chef de service et d l gu l int gration Direction des affaires sociales et familiales Rue du Simplon 48 1800 Vevey Tel 021 925 53 11 Fax 021 925 53 15 christophe gerber vevey ch Yverdon les Bains Mme Katja Blanc D l gu e a l int gration Service des affaires sociales Rue des P cheurs 8A 1401 Yverdon les Bains Tel 024 423 69 44 Fax 024 423 69 03 kbl ylb ch 4 LA CHAMBRE CANTONALE CONSULTATIVE DES IMMIGRES CCCI CANTONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL ON IMMIGRATION The Chambre cantonale consultative des immigr s was established in 1998 Its members many of whom are of foreign extraction and play an active role in the local community are appointed by the Council of State The CCCI ensures that the Canton s law on the integration of foreigners an
40. tale 38 1800 Vevey Tel 021 922 79 62 Lausanne Rue Jean Jacques Cart 8 Case postale 56 1006 Lausanne Tel 021 617 10 07 50 Housing For more information visit the web site www vd ch integration under Vivre dans le canton de Vaud informations pratiques Living in Vaud practical information The booklet Living in Switzerland all the information you need when renting a flat is available in 11 languages and can be ordered and downloaded on the web site www bwo admin ch 2 SORTING WASTE In Switzerland it is customary to sort waste such as glass paper organic matter batteries electrical household appliances metal and plastic containers bearing the PET symbol etc Many communes provide a waste disposal site in addition to regular doorstep collections For more information contact your commune or consult the Guide des d chets Guide to waste disposal on www vd ch Housing 51 FINANCIAL MATTERS 1 TAXES Infrastructure and traffic education and training health and social security culture and sport the army and police are all paid for by the Confederation Cantons and communes out of income and private wealth taxes corporation tax and Value Added Tax VAT Tax declaration Anyone living or who has a source of income in the Canton of Vaud must fill in an annual tax return The main taxes payable by private individuals are income tax and private wealth tax They are paid monthly and are
41. tegration vd ch www vd ch integration The information in this booklet is regularly updated The Bureau cantonal pour l int gration des trangers et la pr vention du racisme welcomes requests for updating corrections and suggestions in order to improve the information for new arrivals Map of the Canton of 6 Useful contacts for advice and information 7 Residence permits ReSIdenceDOr fll Sues tose aan Eae do ie 15 Working in SWILZeITSFICU nine eme ani 15 Family reunification eus o risas tak Rene iri na ani 16 Early BOLT ce ca dite 16 Learning French Courses offered by associations eoe yw nar rrr nnn RR a 17 Courses in private SChoolS uisausa sie san astu aa usas idees 32 Standard of French certificate PERSAEPE ERR 32 Foreign language and culture 33 Interpretation 33 Social INSUFANC xe dem Fato REDE wk Kap s 34 Health Health insurance iii nnns 35 Accident IDSUFBlPlCe 35 Finding a IP 36 Pregnancy and having a baby 37 deinen ETT T DETTA 41 Help and care In the ROME osa xs nt P X RECO cnt ac d 42 Domestic violence iii user
42. tion du racisme vivre dans le canton informations pratiques under Autorisations de s jour Residence permits 4 EARLY C PERMIT PERMIS C ANTICIP Art 34 para 4 LEtr Nationals from Third States holding a B permit annual residence permit who have integrated well into Swiss society may obtain a C permit permanent residence permit after a regular and uninterrupted stay in Switzerland of five instead of 10 years To do so A they must have abided by the law and values laid down in the Federal Constitution B they must have acquired a working knowledge of the language of their place of domicile at least equivalent to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages published by the Council of Europe Information on formally certifying one s language level can be found at the end of the section entitled Learning French Knowledge of another national language may be taken into account where appropriate and C they must have shown a willingness to work and to undertake training 16 Residence permits LEARNING FRENCH Learning the local language is the key to integration Professional and daily life are both made easier in terms of dealing with administrative matters finding a job and helping children with their studies For that reason you are encouraged to attend French courses which are provided in the Canton by a number of associations and private schools 1 COURSES OFFERE
43. ts throughout the Canton who are able to provide advice and information on local integration activities and measures being taken to combat racism Jura Nord Vaudois Gros de Vaud Broye Vully Mme Fanny Spichiger Rue du College 4 1400 Yverdon les Bains Tel 024 426 18 22 mobile 079 321 91 47 fanny spichiger vd ch Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday Nyon Morges M Migjen Kajtazi Rte de l Etraz 20b bureau 112 1260 Nyon Tel 022 365 61 92 mobile 076 574 75 23 migjen kajtazi vd ch Monday and Friday N Advice and information Ouest lausannois M Migjen Kajtazi Rue de l Avenir 6 rez de chauss e 1020 Renens Tel 021 635 19 62 mobile 076 574 75 23 migjen kajtazi vd ch Tuesday Lavaux Oron Riviera Pays d Enhaut Aigle Mme Tania Allenbach Stevanato Centre social r gional de Bex Aw de la Gare 14 3e tage 1880 Bex Tel 024 557 27 27 mobile 079 600 67 31 tania allenbach vd ch Tuesday and Wednesday 2 BUREAU LAUSANNOIS POUR L INT GRATION DES IMMIGRES BLI LAUSANNE OFFICE FOR THE INTEGRATION OF IMMIGRANTS Mme Gabriela Amarelle D l gu e l int gration Integration representative Bureau lausannois pour l int gration des immigr s BLI Place de la Riponne 10 CP 5032 1002 Lausanne Tel 021 315 72 45 Fax 021 315 70 20 blielausanne ch www lausanne ch bli The Bureau lausannois pour l int gration des immigr s BLI deals with all matters relating to integration in the city of Lau
44. twice a week Registration at reception Monday and Wednesday 14 00 to 17 00 Tuesday 9 00 to 12 00 and 14 00 to 17 00 Thursday 9 00 to 12 00 Children welcome Cost CHF 10 on registration Appartenances Espace Rue C tes de Montbenon 15 1003 Lausanne space mozaik appartenances ch Introduction to French beginners Wednesdays and Thursdays 18 00 to 19 30 Improving communication skills intermediate Mondays and Tuesdays 18 00 to 19 30 Literacy workshop Thursday 18 00 to 19 30 conversation workshop Tuesday 18 00 to 19 30 introduction to computing Tuesday 14 00 to 16 30 Private lessons tailored to suit individual needs also available Registration afternoons 14 00 to 18 00 Cost CHF 10 payable when registering Learning French Arm e du Salut Salvation Army Rue de la Louve 10 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 312 73 52 Levels complete beginner and intermediate Classes on Monday at 19 15 Cost CHF 30 Bourse travail BAT Rue Curtat 6 1006 Lausanne Tel 021 323 77 15 Levels beginner 1 and 2 intermediate and advanced Registration interview with teacher Cost CHF 10 per term Children welcome at all levels Communaut Sant Egidio Ch de la Tour Grise 26 Montelly in the cafeteria Eglises R fugi s 1005 Lausanne Classes are held on Monday 15 00 to 17 00 and are free Levels beginner advanced beginner and intermediate French course for Albanian speaking women No charge friend
45. umbers with 24 24 answering services Doctor on call for adults and children 0848 133 133 as Be eon tie ae 144 E 145 36 Health 4 PREGNANCY AND HAVING A BABY Before childbirth For advice about pregnancy and having a baby contact either an independent midwife or the Profa Foundation Les sages femmes ind pendantes Independent midwives Tel 079 477 17 17 8 00 to 20 00 www sage femme ch Costs are covered by your health insurance The Profa Foundation www profa ch The Profa Foundation in each region Yverdon les Bains Rue des P cheurs 8A 1401 Yverdon les Bains Tel 024 424 41 26 midwife at hospital Tel 024 424 44 44 maternity wing R gion Cossonay Orbe Vallorbe la Vall e Travelling clinic Equipe Cigogne Tel 021 866 06 53 Tel 079 777 82 18 R gion Nord Broye Payerne Rue de Lausanne 9 1530 Payerne Tel 026 662 19 19 midwife maternity wing at H pital de la Broye Morges Aubonne Espace pr vention Pl du Casino 1 1110 Morges Tel 021 804 66 44 Nyon Les Hauts de St Jean Batiment Rue des Marchandises 17 1260 Nyon Tel 079 236 18 83 midwife at hospital Health 37 Rue de la Source 5 1020 Renens Tel 021 637 27 71 Aigle Ch du Grand Ch ne 1860 Aigle Tel 024 468 83 04 midwife at hospital Vevey du G n ral Guisan 30 1800 Vevey Tel
46. ur la formation des adultes Place des Augustins 19 1205 Tel 022 807 30 53 www delfdalf ch 32 Learning French Interpretation 33 SOCIAL INSURANCE In Switzerland there are two types of social security e the AVS AI which provides basic insurance to anyone living in Switzerland occupational insurance which is compulsory for anyone earning an annual salary in Switzerland nd provide protection in old age old age pension in case of disability disability pension and for dependents whose principal source of support spouse or parent has died survivors pension The AVS AI is managed by compensation funds Occupational pensions are managed by pension companies e g pension funds Information on insurance and the booklet Swiss social insurance system sojourn in Switzerland and departure are available on the web site of the Federal Social Insurance Office www ofas admin ch Anyone experiencing insurance related problems should seek advice from the Swiss Association of Insurance Users ASSUAS which provides expert legal advice and support ASSUAS Vaud Rue St Martin 22 1003 Lausanne Tel 021 653 35 94 assuas assuas vd ch www assuas vd ch The Association holds consultations on Wednesdays between 18 00 and 20 00 To make an appointment telephone the office on Monday between 8 00 and 11 00 Social insurance HEALTH Health information is provided on the web site www migesplus
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