I-B-A | I-B-A-20+ Registrationprocess
The I-B-A | I-B-A-20+ is for young people and adults with deficits in the German language on their way to training and career choice.
Admission conditions
I-B-A
(Integration bridging program for young people)
Young people between the ages of 14 and 20 who speak a foreign language and are willing to work in school-based forms of learning and to undergo adequate vocational training, to transfer to secondary schools and to integrate socially are accepted.
=> The goal is to find a suitable follow-up solution.
- Financial contribution:
The I-B-A is subsidized by the canton. Participants bear part of the costs themselves. Information on the costs and contributions of the I-B-A.
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device):
The bridging programs belong to the secondary level II. As non-compulsory schools, we do not provide computers. The students are responsible for purchasing a device and maintaining it.
Requirements for Mobile Devices
If you are being supported by the SDA Social Services for Asylum, please contact the responsible person regarding the acquisition of a device.
Admission conditions
I-B-A-20+
(Integration Bridging Program for adults over 20 years old)
The I-B-A-20+ program is for adults (over 20 years old) migrants who are looking to enter the Swiss professional world or who would like to improve their career opportunities.
=> The goal is to find a suitable follow-up solution.
- Who can be admitted (residence permits):
- Family reunification
- Migrants with regular and longer-term residence (B, B-EU, C, C-EU, possibly L)
- Temporarily admitted persons (F)
- CH citizens with deficits in the German language (returning abroad)
- Protection status (S)
- German language skills: Minimum requirement B1.
Common European Framework of Reference
- Working time:
Readiness to work at least 10 hours per week on the goals set with the coach.
- Financial contribution:
The I-B-A-20+ is subsidized by the canton. Participants bear part of the costs themselves. Information on the costs and contributions of the I-B-A-20+.
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device):
The bridging programs belong to the secondary level II. As non-compulsory schools, we do not provide computers. The students are responsible for purchasing a device and maintaining it.
Requirements for Mobile Devices
If you are being supported by the SDA Social Services for Asylum, please contact the responsible person regarding the acquisition of a device.
Requirements
for the I-B-A / I-B-A-20+ are:
- Taking personal responsibility in the learning process
- Motivated to attend the program (IBA) 5 days a week or 3 days a week (I-B-A20+)
- Open to expanding German language skills
- Openness in the career choice process
- Eager to learn about the culture and environment of Switzerland with joy
- Residence permits B, B-EU, C, C-EU, F, S
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
- I-B-A-20+: Completed German language level B1
Further information: Flyer for bridging programs (DE)
Registrationprocess
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I-B-A
(Integration bridging program for young people)First, inform yourself about the I-B-A and take note of the admission.
Registration I-B-A
Attachments / Documents for registration. Please have these documents ready, as they must be provided electronically during registration:
- Photo (portrait)
- Swiss residence permit
- Social Services potential assessment (if available)
A start at I-B-A is possible after arrival during the offer year on the following dates:
- August (week 34): Start of the offer year
- November (weeks 46-47): Start of the 2nd trimester
- January (week 2): Start of the calendar year
- March (weeks 11-12): Start of the 3rd trimester
For further information, please contact aba@zg.ch -
I-B-A-20+
(Integration bridging program for adults over 20 years old)First, inform yourself about the I-B-A-20+ and take note of the admission.
Registration I-B-A-20+
Attachments / Documents for registration. Please have these documents ready, as they must be provided electronically during registration:
- Photo (portrait)
- Swiss residence permit
- Proof of language level B1 (German)
- Social Services potential assessment (if available)
Starting at I-B-A-20+ is also possible during the offer year, on the 1st of the following month.
Procedure and process after registration:
- You will be invited to an admission and information interview. During this, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, and the coach from I-B-A-20+ will check whether you meet the requirements for admission. If you do not have German certificates, you will need to take a German test. The time required for this conversation: 1 - 3 hours (including the German test).
- You will receive an admission decision from I-B-A-20+. If the decision is positive, you will simultaneously receive a training agreement.
- Before starting at I-B-A-20+, you will complete a portfolio task. Bring your documents on the first day. These will form the basis for your personal goals and your personal portfolio.
For further information, please contact aba@zg.ch
You can reach us by telephone.
Monday - Thursday: 8.00 - 11.30 / 13.30 - 16.00
Friday: 8.00 - 11.30
We are not available on Friday afternoons.
Personal appointments on site: by arrangement