For Foreign students:

Foreign students who whish to continue their studies in Switzerland must obtain a residence permit for studies (permis B). This permit allows to sojourn in Switzerland for a period of studies of more than three months.

The following documents must provided in order that your request can be recorded by the Office Cantonal des Etrangers (Regional Foreigner Office) for the obtaining of the student permit (B):

• CV (Curriculum vitae)
• Letter of acceptance by the school
  (delivered as soon as payment of the tuition-deposit)
• Plans for the future, for instance, professional developments intended by the student having finished the studies in Switzerland, explanation as to how you think your future to benefit from these studies, duration of the studies (this document must be written in French or English)
• Photocopies of the diplomas
• Photocopy of the passport
• 4 recent passport-size pictures
• Arrival Form
• Proof of sufficient financial means

NB: Students from a country for  which a VISA is necessary, must submit their application for a VISA to the Swiss Embassy/consulate of their country.

Documents to provide for a VISA:

• 3 forms "Application for authorization to enter Switzerland" dully filled in either by typing or with a blue or black ballpoint pen, in English, German, French or Italian, dated and signed by the student.
• 3 recent passport-size pictures
• Letter of acceptance by the AGORA school
• CV
• Plans of studies
• Professional developments intended
  (why learning French, etc.)
• Your complete address in English
• Photocopy of a valid passport

In addition, the student must take out a health and personal insurance (AGORA school can provide you with a list of the different insurance companies).

In case of refusal of the permit, the money already paid will be refunded except the tuition fees.

We don't get back the money if the student leave the class before the term.