YOUR QUESTIONS
About our training programs and qualifications
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1 - Do you also handle visa applications for students?
Yes, we can take care of this document for you (visa processing fee).
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2 – If my visa is refused, will you refund my money?
We will reimburse the visa application fees.
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3 – Are there any other fees not mentioned in your offer?
Non.
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4 – If I study for a year, am I entitled to a holiday?
Yes, generally one month per year.
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5 – Can I come to Switzerland with a tourist visa and then apply for a student visa?
No, you absolutely must take the steps from your country of origin.
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6 – How long do I have to wait before receiving the visa?
Normally, the application can be finalized within 2-3 months after all documents have been submitted.
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7 - Is your school recognized by the Swiss authorities?
Yes, we are EduQua certified, and are affiliated with the Vaud Association of Private Schools (AVDEP), the Register of Private Schools in Switzerland (REPS), and the Swiss Federation of Private Schools (FSEP).
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8- What is the success rate of your students in official exams?
95% (average from 2013-2024).
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9 – What rate do you consider the chance of obtaining a student visa?
The applicant's age, country of origin, and level of education all influence the application. We offer the option of distance learning if your visa application is refused.
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10 – Does the school issue a certificate upon completion of studies?
Yes, the school provides a language proficiency certificate / certificate per module / business certificate based on exam results (minimum 80% participation required).
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11 – Can I register at your school directly via the website?
Yes, via the registration form.
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12 – Can I study for more than one year in Switzerland (with a visa)?
Yes, visas are renewable from year to year as long as the guidelines of the authorities are respected.
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13 – Does proof of financial means necessarily have to be located in Switzerland?
No, you can have a bank account abroad.
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14 – Am I allowed to work during my studies?
It is possible to work a maximum of 15 hours per week, as part of a paid internship.
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15 – Can I leave the Schengen area (European area) with my student permit?
Yes, with a B student permit.
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16 – Is it necessary for me to speak and understand some French or English to increase my chances of obtaining a visa?
For French, there are no prerequisites. However, for English, a B2 level (intermediate) is required before studying French in Switzerland.
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17 – Can you provide me with a sample CV or cover letter to help me prepare these documents?
You can find examples on the following two websites: career-and-succes.ch / manpower.ch
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18 – What is the age limit for having a chance of obtaining a visa?
29 years old.
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19 – After obtaining the Swiss Business Certificate (regular or condensed), how can I do the bridging course to access the Bachelor or Master at the University of St-Clements?
You can do this after obtaining a certain number of points in the SBC diploma (corresponds to ATHE level 3 credits).
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20 – Can I complete my training online if my visa application is rejected (distance learning)?
Yes, the cost of online training is the same as that of in-person training for the same course.
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1 - Do you also handle visa applications for students?
Yes, we can take care of this document for you (visa processing fee).
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2 – If my visa is refused, will you refund my money?
Yes, we will refund the entire tuition fee except for the visa application fee.
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3 – Are there any other fees not mentioned in your offer?
Non.
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4 – If I study for a year, am I entitled to a holiday?
Yes, generally one month per year. The holiday period is postponed until the end of your training.
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5 – Can I come to Switzerland with a tourist visa and then apply for a student visa?
No, you absolutely must take the steps from your country of origin.
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6 – How long do I have to wait before receiving the visa?
Normally, the application can be finalized within 3-4 months after all documents have been submitted.
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7 - Is your school recognized by the Swiss authorities?
Yes, we are Eduqua certified, and are affiliated with the Vaud Association of Private Schools (AVDEP), the Register of Private Schools in Switzerland (REPS), and the Swiss Federation of Private Schools (FSEP).
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8- What is the success rate of your students in official exams?
95% (average from 2013-2019).
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9 – What rate do you consider the chance of obtaining a student visa?
The applicant's age, country of origin, and level of education all influence the application. We offer the option of completing in-house distance learning if your visa application is refused.
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10 – Does the school issue a certificate upon completion of studies?
Yes, the school provides a language proficiency certificate / certificate per module / business certificate based on exam results (minimum 80% participation required).
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11 – Can I register at your school directly via the website?
Yes, via the registration form.
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12 – Can I study for more than one year in Switzerland (with a visa)?
Yes, visas are renewable from year to year as long as the guidelines of the authorities are respected.
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13 – Does proof of financial means necessarily have to be located in Switzerland?
No, you can have a bank account abroad.
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14 – Am I allowed to work during my studies?
No, but a training internship is possible for higher education courses.
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15 – Can I leave the Schengen area (European area) with my student permit?
Yes, with a B student permit.
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16 – Is it necessary for me to speak and understand some French or English to increase my chances of obtaining a visa?
The minimum requirement is to understand English at level A2 (intermediate).
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17 – Can you provide me with a sample CV or cover letter to help me prepare these documents?
You can find examples on the following two websites: career-and-succes.ch / manpower.ch
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18 – What is the age limit for having a chance of obtaining a visa?
29 years old.
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19 – After obtaining the Swiss Business Certificate (regular or condensed), how can I do the bridging course to access the Bachelor or Master at the University of St-Clements?
You can do this after obtaining a certain number of points in the SBC diploma (corresponds to ATHE level 3 credits).
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20 – Can I complete my training online if my visa application is rejected (distance learning)?
Yes, in that case, the cost of the training is adapted to the course support (e-learning).
Call us for any information: 41 (0) 21 311 54 40 or 41 (0) 78 257 02 07