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2 Table of ContentsWelcome to the Basel Area!Integration DepartmentOffice for MigrationSwitzerlandThe Canton of Basel-LandschaftThe Law Relating to ForeignersAccommodationEmploymentTaxesSocial SecurityHealthChildrenSchool and EducationMarriage, Births and DeathsReligionMobilityEveryday Life and Leisure TimeTraditions and Public HolidaysLanguage and German Language CoursesOther ServicesIntegration Database of the Two Basel CantonsWho, What and Wherein the Canton of Basel-LandschaftPublication DetailsImportant Numbers for Emergencies34568101214161720222428293032343536383943Back pageDid you knowthat the cherry tree is the emblem of agriculture in the Basel area?The most well-known cherry variety of the Basel area, die Flurianer (also known as theSchauenburger), was brought there from the Lebanon around 100 years ago by the formerproprietor of Bad Schauenburg, Emil Benedikt Flury.

Welcome to the Basel Area!3We are delighted that you have chosen to live inour beautiful canton.One of the outstanding features of the canton ofBasel-Landschaft is its great diversity. Explorethe largely unspoilt natural landscapes of thepicturesque Jura region. You will see countlesscastles and fortifications from a bygone agedotted along your route. World-renownedhistorical sites such as Augusta Raurica will leadyou in the footsteps of the Romans, and charminglittle towns such as Liestal invite you to strollaround the streets and lanes of their old-towndistricts. In contrast, the industrial parts of thelower Basel area convey urban flair and offerattractive workplaces for people from all over theworld.People from over 150 countries have made theirhome here. The canton and the communes willhelp you, too, to integrate into society. Our mottois ″Fördern und Fordern!″, which means ″expectand encourage″. Successful integration requiresopenness on the part of the local population, andwillingness by you, the migrant, to familiarizeyourself with your new environment. This is theonly way to ensure a successful coexistence. Thisbrochure contains important information which willhelp you settle into Swiss life more easily. Pleaseuse the many services available in our canton,cultivate social contacts and become activelyinvolved in life in your new environment! This willhelp you to feel at home very soon.I wish you a good start.Isaac ReberExecutive Council MemberHead of the Department of Securityof the canton of Basel-LandschaftIsaac Reber, Executive Council MemberHead of the Departmentof Security of the canton of Basel-Landschaft

4 Integration DepartmentHans Beat MoserCantonal Integration OfficerIntegration DepartmentFachstelle IntegrationDepartment of SecuritySicherheitsdirektionKanton Basel-LandschaftRathausstrasse 244410 LiestalTelephone 061 552 66 53sid-integration@bl.chwww.integration.bl.chThe Integration Department is the cantonalcontact point for issues relating to integration inthe canton of Basel-Landschaft. The departmentis responsible for:implementing the cantonal integration lawsand the integration ordinanceacting as a point of contact for federalauthoritiesadvising the head of the Department ofSecurity on matters of integrationdeveloping strategies and concepts whichpromote in particular the integration ofmigrants resident in the canton of Basel-Landschaftcoordinating the many services involved inintegration within the cantonal administrationexchanging information and expertise withcommunes and the canton of Basel-Stadtproviding information on existing integrationpromotion services to the local and migrantcommunity and to employersOne of the department′s core tasks is to promoteintegration projects in the areas of languagepromotion, information/communication, andsocial integration. Sponsoring organizations maytherefore request the Integration Departmentto support your integration projects. Thisdepartment works closely with the canton ofBasel-Stadt to provide coordinated servicesfor the migrant population in the region. Thenecessary guidelines and forms are available onthe Department’s website (www.integration.bl.ch)and on the integration database of the two Baselcantons (www.integration-bsbl.ch).Together with the federal government, cantonsand communes, we are working to develop theintegration policy further, thereby supporting youin your integration efforts.Hans Beat MoserIntegration OfficerIntegration Departmentof the canton of Basel-Landschaft

Office for Migration5The Office for Migration is responsible for thecontrol and regulation of residence permitsfor foreign nationals in the canton of Basel-Landschaft. In doing so it applies the provisions ofthe Federal Act on Foreign Nationals, the AsylumAct, the Agreement on the Free Movement ofPersons and the relevant decrees and directivesof the federal government.The main tasks of the Office for Migration are:checking, issuing and extending temporaryand permanent residence permits andsettlement permitsupdating personal details, addresses andpurpose of stayrecording biometric data for persons from thirdcountries (outside EU/EFTA)reviewing and implementing foreign policemeasures in the case of court judgements,social assistance and substantial debtsholding welcome meetings and preparingintegration agreementsissuing visas for return journeysadministrative registration of asylum seekersstarting work and changing jobsissuing and extending permits for temporaryresidentsproviding repatriation advice and encouragingthe voluntary return of asylum seekersapplying compulsory measures forimplementation of departure ordersorganizing the implementation of departureorders for asylum seekers and foreignnationalsWe are there for you – to help with all aspects ofyour stay in Switzerland. If you wish to be joinedby your family, move to another canton, receivevisitors from your homeland, or enter employmentor self-employment, or if you have other questionsrelating to residency, then please contact us. Ourstaff will be able to provide you with competentand friendly advice.Hanspeter SpaarHead of the Office for Migrationof the canton of Basel-LandschaftHanspeter SpaarHead of the Office for MigrationBasel-Landschaft Office for MigrationAmt für Migration Basel-LandschaftParkstrasse 34402 FrenkendorfTelephone 061 552 51 61afm@bl.chwww.bl.ch> Sicherheit > Amt für Migration

6 SwitzerlandInformation about the Swiss FederalGovernment and the Swiss Constitution:www.admin.chInformation on Switzerland:www.ch.chThe three governmental authoritiesin SwitzerlandSwitzerland is divided into 26 cantons and isalso known as the ″Bund″, which means FederalGovernment or Swiss Confederation.The canton of Basel-Landschaft has 86communes. Federal, cantonal and communeauthorities have different areas of responsibility.What are the duties of the communes?Registration of all residentsOrganization of education at primary andsecondary levelProvision of social support for its residentsProvision of infrastructure such as watersupply or rubbish collectionWhat are the federal government’sduties?The federal government oversees and actson issues which are administered for all ofSwitzerland. Examples are foreign affairs orregulating the residency of foreigners.Who decides on the activitiesof the federal government?Swiss citizens have far-reaching democraticrights. They elect not only their parliaments andgovernments, but also vote regularly on importantissues.What are the cantonal administration’sduties?The canton administers areas which concernall communes in the canton. Examples are theprovision of hospitals, policing or vocationaleducationWhat are my rights and duties?Switzerland, and therefore also the canton ofBasel-Landschaft, sets high value on personalfreedom and on the rights and duties ofindividuals. The requirements for these valuesare mutual respect and tolerance as well asacceptance of common values for coexistence.Did you knowthat the national abbreviation ″CH″ stands for Confoederatio Helvetica, which is Latin for SwissConfederation?Until the mid-19th century, Switzerland did not have a central government but was a loosefederation of autonomous cantons. Since four national languages were spoken in Switzerland,it was difficult to come up with a single name for the country. The abbreviation of the Latindesignation was therefore an ideal compromise.

Switzerland7The main basic values and rights:Human dignity is sacrosanctAll humans are equal before the lawMen and women have equal rightsPersonal freedom ends where the freedom ofyour fellow human beings startsThe main basic duties:Payment of taxTaking out and paying for health insuranceSocial costs payment by earners and thewealthyCompulsory school attendance andcooperation with schools and teachersGender equalityEquality means that men and women have equalrights and can exert the same level of influence;in the family, education, industry, politics andsociety. Gender equality has been enshrined inthe federal constitution since 1981.The Department for Equality is a staff departmentof the Executive Council. Its task is to support thegovernment in the implementation of real equalityof opportunity between the genders. Its missionis twofold: firstly, to pursue equality of opportunityfor the population in general, and secondly toensure equality for the 9,000 or so employees inthe canton.Domestic violenceDomestic violence occurs in many families, forexample in the form of physical abuse, threatsor intimidation. Violence destroys families.Information is available from the DomesticViolence Intervention Centre. The work of theIntervention Centre includes running trainingprogrammes for men who use violence in theirmarriage or relationship. In an emergency, pleasecontact the police or women’s refuge. Opferhilfebeider Basel is an organization which providesadvice and support for victims. Men who resort toviolence can obtain one-to-one counselling at theMen’s Office (see section on ″Important Numbersfor Emergencies″.What is expected of new arrivals?We expect you to participate in the economic,social and cultural way of life. You are requiredto become accustomed to the social and generalliving conditions in Switzerland and especially toacquire German language skills.Opportunities for involvementAttend a German language courseGet to know your neighboursJoin a clubAttend events organized by your commune orthe cantonTake part in Basel customsUndertake voluntary work in a cultural,sporting or social areaYour commune will be happy to answer anyquestions and provide further assistance. Justgive them a ring or call in at their office.Basel-Landschaft Departmentfor Gender EqualityFachstelle für Gleichstellungvon Frau und Manndes Kantons Basel-LandschaftKreuzboden 1aPostfach4410 LiestalTelephone 061 926 82 82www.gleichstellung.bl.chBasel-LandschaftDomestic Violence Intervention CentreInterventionsstellegegen häusliche Gewalt BLRathausstrasse 244410 LiestalTelephone 061 552 62 38www.interventionsstelle.bl.chDid you knowthat our highest level of legislation, the Federal Constitution, requires that nobody may bediscriminated against on grounds of their origin, race, gender, language, social standing,lifestyle or their religious, ideological, or political convictions, or because of any physical,mental or psychological disability?

8 The Canton of Basel-LandschaftCanton of Basel-LandschaftLandeskanzlei Basel-LandschaftRathausstrasse 24410 LiestalTelephone 061 552 51 11landeskanzlei@bl.chwww.bl.ch> Landrat/Parlament > LandeskanzleiInformationon the canton of Basel-Landschaft:www.bl.chInformationon the individual communes:www.bl.ch> GemeindenStatistical informationon the canton of Basel-Landschaft:www.statistik.bl.chThe governmental authorities in the cantonThe Cantonal Council is the parliament for thecanton and has 90 members, who have thelegislative tasks of enacting laws and monitoringthe work of the government. The public meetingsare held in the government buildings in Liestal.The Executive Council is the leading authority andalso the highest executive authority of the canton.It consists of five members who are elected by thepeople. Each member of the Executive Council isresponsible for one of the following departments:Department of Education, Culture and SportDepartment of the Economy and HealthDepartment of SecurityDepartment of Construction and Protection ofthe EnvironmentDepartment of Finance and ChurchesThe state judicial authorities consist of courts andlaw-enforcement agencies.The brochure ″The Canton in Brief″ can beobtained free of charge by sending a completedaddress label to Landeskanzlei Basel-Landschaft,Rathausstrasse 2, 4410 Liestal.The Canton of Basel-Landschaft in figuresArea: 518 km²Population: around 276,000 inhabitantsApproximately 55,000 (19.8%) migrants fromover 150 different countries86 communes, distributed across fivedistricts (Laufen, Arlesheim, Liestal, Sissach,Waldenburg)One of the 26 cantons and half-cantons ofSwitzerlandBordering Germany and FranceNeighbouring cantons: Basel-Stadt, Aargau,Solothurn and JuraDid you knowthat, in the canton of Basel-Landschaft, a person is considered to be integrated when he or sherespects the Swiss legal system, especially its basic valueslearns the German language sufficiently well to be able to handle matters of daily lifeindependentlybecomes accustomed to the social and general living conditions of the localityis capable of participating in the economic, social and cultural life of the community

The Canton of Basel-LandschaftCan.ofSoloth.9Canton ofBasel-StadtRhineFranceBaselGermanyRhineRoggenburgCanton of JuraCanton of Basel-LandschaftSwitzerlandCanton ofSolothurnLiesbergBurgimLeimentalRöschenzCanton ofSolothurnDittingenLaufenWahlenMünchensteinSchönenbuchBiel-BenkenBlauenAllschwilZwingenOberwil/BLBinningenTherwilCanton ofSolothurnReinach/BLEttingen Aesch/BLNenzlingenBrislachPfeffingenGrellingenBirsfeldenBottmingenDuggingenGiebenachArlesheimMuttenzBretzwilReigoldswilLauwilPrattelnFrenkendorfZiefenAugstSeltisbergLiestalBubendorfHölsteinTittertenFüllinsdorfHersbergOberdorf/BLArisdorfLausenWaldenburgRickenbach/BLRamlinsburgLupsingenItingenBennwilNusshofSissachZunzgenWintersingenTennikenEptingenThürnenMaisprachGelterkindenBuusOrmalingenLampenbergLiedertswilLäufelfingenHäfelfingenHemmikenCantonof AargauRothenfluhArboldswilNiederdorfKänerkindenBucktenDiegtenRümlingenWittinsburgDiepflingenKilchberg/BLBöcktenTecknauWenslingenRünenbergZeglingenAnwilOltingenLangenbruckCanton ofSolothurn

The Law Relating to Foreigners11Early issuing of the settlement permitPersons who are not entitled to be issued witha settlement permit before 10 years and whohave integrated successfully, may apply for asettlement permit after only 5 years. Essentialcriteria for successful integration are:regular and uninterrupted 5-year residencyin Switzerland (residency for the purposeof education etc. and short stays are notcounted)observation of the rule of law and democraticprinciples, no criminal record and anunblemished reputationno social assistance claimswithin the last 5 yearsno prosecutions, loss certificates and/oroutstanding tax paymentsevidence of good German language skills(certificate or diploma)evidence of uninterrupted employmentfor 3 yearsPlease note that families and married couplesmay submit only one joint application. We willcheck your written and substantiated applicationand forward it to the relevant Federal Office forMigration in Bern (FOM). It is therefore importantto allow plenty of time for the process.RepatriationA repatriation is checked for the existence of anyconvictions, extensive social assistance, debts orcessation of the purpose of residence.NaturalizationOrdinary naturalizationAnyone who has lived in Switzerland for twelveyears – with years of residence between 10 and20 completed years in our country being counteddouble for this purpose – may apply for a federalnaturalization permit.The communes and cantons examine applicationsfor naturalization to ensure that the followingcriteria are satisfied:Fulfilment of residency requirementsIntegration (especially language knowledge)Familiarity with the Swiss way of lifeFulfilment of obligations relating to debtcollection and bankruptcy, and the obligation topay taxThe federal government also checks whether theapplicant has offended against the Swiss rule oflaw or represents a risk to national security.Simplified naturalizationThe simplified naturalization procedure isdesigned for use under certain legal conditions, inparticular by foreign spouses of Swiss nationalsand by children of a Swiss parent who do not yethave Swiss citizenship.Decisions on simplified naturalization may onlybe taken by the federal government. The cantonis consulted beforehand and – like the commune– has the right of appeal. Anyone applying forsimplified naturalization must be integrated intothe Swiss way of life. He or she must in additionobserve the Swiss rule of law and must notjeopardize Switzerland′s internal or externalsecurity.InformationFederal Office for Migration:www.bfm.admin.chDid you knowthat the Office for Migration invites all newcomers to a welcome meeting?This is to advise you of your rights and obligations and includes information about the integrationservices available in the Basel region.

Accommodation13The rental deposit is an amount of up to threemonths rent, which is paid in advance into aspecial rental deposit account for the landlord’ssecurity. The account, however, is in the nameof the tenant. When the tenant moves out – andprovided there is no conflict with the landlordconcerning the handover of the apartment – thetenant receives the deposit plus accrued interest.It is advisable to take out liability insurance for therental property.In addition to the monthly rental payments everyhousehold has to pay a fee if it uses devicescapable of receiving radio and/or TV programmes(e.g. TV, car radio or mobile phones). The tenantis responsible for registering with the Swisscollection company BILLAG.How do I dispose of different types of rubbish?How do I dispose of waste?By disposing of waste correctly we can greatlyreduce the environmental impact and enablevaluable resources to be recovered. Recyclablematerials such as paper, glass, etc. are thereforecollected separately and taken for recycling.These recyclable materials are collected free ofcharge, which can also result in cost savings forthe individual household.Household waste must be placed in refusebags for which a charge is made, and left outfor collection by the commune. This waste isdisposed of in modern waste incineration plantswith good energy recovery and effective filtersystems.All information on the correct disposal ofmunicipal waste is available either from theinternet site or from the waste collection calendarfor the commune.BILLAG Switzerland / BILLAG SchweizInfoline 0844 834 834info@billag.comwww.billag.chBasel-Landschaft Tenants’ AssociationMieterinnen- undMieterverband BasellandLegal helpline:061 666 69 69www.mieterverband.chCantonal authorityfor dispute resolution in rental issuesKantonale Schlichtungsstellefür MietangelegenheitenBahnhofstrasse 3, 4410 LiestalTelephone 061 552 66 56www.bl.ch> Volkswirtschaft > SchlichtungsstellenInformation about″Waste and Recycling″ in German:www.abfall.chInformationon the ″Commune Waste Calendar″:www.aue.bl.chWhat? * Where? * How? / When? * Price*Household waste Commune collection service For dates and collection details, see Refuse bags 35 / 60 / 110 litreCommune waste collection calendarwith commune revenue stampsBulky goods Usually with household waste Revenue stampsGarden waste / Composting in own garden For dates and collection details, see Usually subject to a chargecompostable kitchen waste or via the commune organic waste collection Commune waste collection calendar but at a reduced rateGlass Collection points / municipal works yard Bottles, glasses etc. separated by Freecolour (white, brown, green)PET (drinking bottles) Point of sale Press air out of bottles FreeCans / aluminium Collection points / municipal works yard FreeBatteries Point of sale FreePaper (bundled) Paper collection / Collection point For dates, see commune waste collection calendar FreeCardboard Cardboard collection / Collection point For dates, see commune waste collection calendar FreeTextiles / shoes Texaid container or special Serviceable textiles only FreeCollection dates or second-hand shopsElectrical appliances / lightbulbs Electrical shops Obligation to take back FreeSpecial waste / Poisons Point of sale / Chemist’s shops Obligation to take back for small quantities FreeMedications Dispensaries In original packaging if possible FreeOil Collection point at municipal works yard FreeCarcasses Commune carcass collection service Free* For specific dates, places and charges for your local commune, see the waste collection calendar and the website for your community.Did you knowthat the burning of waste anywhere other than at approved plants is prohibited?

14 EmploymentInformation about work permits:www.bfm.admin.ch> Arbeit/ArbeitsbewilligungenFor information on employment law,collective working agreements, normalworking agreements and other mattersrelating to employment:www.seco.admin.ch> ArbeitsrechtDo I need a work permit?Whether or not you need a work permit dependson your residence status. Further information isavailable from your prospective employer or fromthe Basel-Landschaft Cantonal Office for Industry,Trade and Labour (KIGA), the Office for Migrationor the Basel-Landschaft Foreign Nationals’Service.What are my rights and obligationsas an employee?As an employee, you are entitled to:the agreed salaryat least 4 weeks holiday per yeara job referenceprotection of your personal detailsa one-month trial period, unless otherwiseagreedAs an employee, you are required to:carry out your work as agreedbe diligent and loyalfollow all orders and instructions by youremployerWhat does my employment contractcontain?Information on the content of an employmentcontract can be found in the information aboutemployment conditions.Even though a verbal work contract is generallyalso legally binding, it is always advisable to insiston a written employment contract.In many industries or large companies the rightsand obligations of employers and employees aregoverned by collective working agreements.For certain groups of professions the authoritiesissue so-called normal working agreements.Most of these normal working agreements areregulated by the canton.Try and find out what the arrangements are foryour industry.What does my salary consist of?The salary is documented on a payment slip.This provides a detailed description of your grossand net pay and all deductions and additions.Additions to your salary are for example childsupplement payments. Deductions are for oldage and survivor’s insurance (AHV), disabilityinsurance (IV), loss of income fund (EO),unemployment insurance (ALV), non-occupationalaccident insurance (NBU) and for occupationalpension schemes (PK). In addition, eitherwithholding tax is deducted or you have to payyearly income and asset taxes.

16 TaxesCantonal tax departmentKantonale SteuerverwaltungRheinstrasse 334410 LiestalTelephone 061 552 51 20www.bl.ch> Finanzen, Kirchen > SteuernWhy do we pay taxes?In Switzerland, the costs of public services suchas infrastructure, transport, defence, the police,education/schools, health, social security, cultureand sport are mainly covered through the levy ofincome and asset taxes of private individuals, thetax levy on companies and value added tax.What do our taxes pay for?Income tax is levied in Switzerland by the federalauthorities (direct federal tax) as well as by thecantons and communes (state and communaltax).All 26 Swiss cantons have their own tax laws withdifferent tax systems. The communes can decideon their tax rate within their cantonal laws. Thedirect federal tax is worked out separately fromthe cantonal tax. Therefore the tax levy differsin Switzerland from canton to canton and fromcommune to commune.How are taxes levied?Foreign employees who do not have a residencepermit C but who have their tax domicile orresidence in Switzerland, will be subjected towithholding tax which is deducted directly fromsalary payments. This concerns persons withan annual residence permit B, asylum seekersand weekly residents, and also cross-bordercommuters. For salaries above CHF 120,000 peryear a normal tax assessment with tax declarationwill be carried out at a later stage.If no withholding tax is levied, the amount of taxto pay is calculated on the yearly tax declarationform which is sent out by the communes toprivate individuals and has to be filed by eachindividual. This tax declaration must be basedon your payment slips which are issued by theemployer for employees.The taxes for private persons are normally leviedat the place of residence and have to be paidonce a year.The tax declarations normally have to be filed withthe tax department of the commune. The actualaddress for filing is printed on the tax declaration.Did you knowthat the PC software EasyTax is available free of charge from the Basel-Landschaft tax department?EasyTax enables you to complete your tax declaration easily yourself. The software is available fordownload or you can obtain a CD from your commune or the tax department.

Social Security17Pension provisions in Switzerland1st pillar 2nd pillar 3rd pillarState provisionsSecuring ofminimal living standardOccupational pensioninsurance schemeContinuing the accustomedstandard of livingPrivate provisionsIndividual supplementschemesCantonal AHV payment office,cantonal family payments officeand IV (disability insurance) officeKantonale AHV-Ausgleichskasse,Kantonale Familienausgleichskasseund IV-StelleHauptstrasse 1094102 BinningenTelephone 061 425 25 25info@sva-bl.chwww.sva-bl.chAHVOld ageand survivor’sinsuranceIVDisabilityinsuranceELIncomesupplementpaymentsEOLoss ofincome fundBVGOccupationalpensioninsuranceschemePillar 2bExtraordinaryoccupationalpensioninsuranceschemePillar 3aTied-upprovisionsPillar 3bFreeprovisionsInformation on the AHV:www.ahv-iv.chHow does the social securitysystem work?The social security schemes are mainly financedby deductions from earned income. Employersand employees contribute equally.Social security insurances cover the economicconsequences of potential risks such asillness, accident and occupational illnessold age, death and disabilityunemploymentMaternity risks are covered by both healthinsurance and the loss of income fund (EO).Further information is available from yourcommune or the AHV contact point for Basel-Landschaft.How do the different schemes work?The provisions for old age, death and disabilityare based on three pillars:1st pillar: The insurances AHV/IV/EO (see below)are the basic insurance schemes. Everyone wholives and/or works in Switzerland is part of thesecompulsory insurance schemes.2nd pillar: The occupational pension insurancescheme is compulsory for all employees witha yearly income of at least CHF 20,880 (as at01.01.2011).3rd pillar: The 3rd pillar is voluntary and canconsist of a tied-up, tax-advantaged provision(e.g. with an insurance company or bank, knownas pillar 3a) and/or a free, non-tax-advantagedprovision (e.g. savings account, life insurance,investments etc., known as pillar 3b).Further information is available from yourcommune or the AHV contact point for Basel-Landschaft.

18 Social SecurityInformation on the Federal Officefor Health in matters relating to insuranceobligations:www.bag.admin.ch> Themen > VersicherungspflichtPremium calculator providedby the Federal Office of Health:www.priminfo.chHealth insuranceIn Switzerland it is compulsory to be insuredunder a health insurance scheme. The healthinsurance companies are legally obliged to acceptyou into their basic insurance cover. Additionalinsurances are voluntary. You can choose to topup your basic insurance with a range of options atdifferent levels of cover.Obtain advice before taking out health insuranceand compare the policies offered by variouscompanies.Swiss domiciled and insured persons with limitedincome are entitled to a partial refund of theirhealth insurance premiums. The determiningfactor is their taxable income. The conditions,amount of the reduction and procedures varyfrom canton to canton. Application forms areavailable from your commune offices, from healthinsurance companies in Basel-Landschaft or theBasel-Landschaft social insurance institute.More information on health insurance and theservices covered by your payment for can befound in the section on ″Health″.Accident insuranceAll employees who work in Switzerland are by lawinsured against accidents and occupational illnessfrom their first day of work. If you work for morethan 8 hours per week then you are also insuredagainst non-occupational accidents.Anyone doing home-based work, such ascleaning and domestic help in private households,must also be insured through their employers.Unemployed people are also compulsorily insuredby law.Self-employed persons and family memberswho work in the family business should insurethemselves voluntarily in an occupational accidentinsurance scheme.Not insured are persons such as homemakers,children, students and pensioners. They have toinsure themselves against accidents through theirmandatory health insurance.

Social Security19Private liability insurancePrivate liability insurance protects the insuredagainst claims brought by third parties on thebasis of statutory liability provisions. This is basedon Art. 41 of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR),which states: ″Whoever illicitly causes damageto others intentionally or due to negligence orrecklessness is required to make amends for saiddamage″. This means that your entire propertyand all assets are liable to be used for suchcompensatory purposes, which is why privateliability insurance is so important.Household insuranceHousehold insurance covers damage to personalbelongings in the policyholder′s home. Basicinsurance provides protection against damagecaused by fire, water, natural forces and theft inthe home. Additional insurance may be obtainedfor glass breakage and for theft occurring outsideof the home.MaternityWomen who have been AHV-insured for 9months before giving birth, have been employedfor at least 5 months in that period and, at thetime of confinement, are in an employmentcontract, are self-employed or working for theirhusband’s business, will receive paymentsfrom the maternity insurance fund. The lengthof entitlement is generally 14 weeks. 80% ofthe most recent salary is insured, subject to amaximum of CHF 196 per day.Family supplement paymentsThe family supplement payments are intended topartly balance the costs that parents incur throughthe care of their children. The payments includechild and education supplements, as well asthe supplementary birth and adoption paymentsintroduced in some cantons.For Basel-Landschaft the monthly childsupplement payment is CHF 200 per child. Thepayments are made from the month of birth untilthe end of the month in which the child reachesthe age of 16.The education supplements are CHF 250 permonth per child. The payments are made from theend of the month in which the child turns 16 untilthe education is completed, and at most until the25th year of age.The family supplement payments (= childsupplement and education supplement) aresubject to the particular provisions of the locationwhere you work. Registration and payment isthrough the employer.What happens if I cannot securemy own existenceSocial support will provide assistance in casesof hardship. Those in need are entitled to freecounselling and material support. If you findyourself in such a situation, please apply to thesocial support service of your commune. Thecommunes have to provide appropriate adviceand the necessary degree of support to anyonestaying within their municipal boundaries thatseeks and is in need of assistance.Did you knowthat families, in additional to financial benefits in the form of maternity insurance and familysupplements, can also enjoy a great many free or low-cost sport and leisure facilities?

20 HealthInformation by the Federal Office forHealth in matters relatingto insurance obligations:www.bag.admin.ch> Themen > KrankenversicherungList of current premiumsby health insurer and canton/region:www.priminfo.chComparison of rates and servicesin German, French, Italian and English:www.comparis.chThe following benefits are paid out from yourbasic health insurance:Generally the health insurance companycovers all treatments carried out by a medicalpractitioner. If not, then you should beinformed before the treatment.The basic health insurance pays for thetreatment and stay in the general ward of acantonal hospital. Any additional costs for thetreatment and for accommodation in a privateroom or semi-private room or in a hospitaloutside the canton, are to be paid for by youor through any additional cover policy you mayhave taken out.The basic health insurance also pays for costsof most medications which are prescribed ordispensed by a medical practitioner and whichare included in the so called ″special list″.A part of the treatment and medicationcosts must be paid by the insured person.This proportion of the costs consists ofthe deductible rate (annual retention) of aminimum CHF 300 per year (adults). Childrendo not pay a deductible rate. In addition,10 percent of the costs must be paid by thepatient, but only up to an annual amount ofCHF 700 (adults) or CHF 350 (children).The basic health insurance also coversthe costs of various preventive measureswhich are helpful in avoiding illness, suchas immunisations, eight basic check-ups forpre-school children, gynaecological screeningevery three years, or maternity services (sevencheck-ups, 2 ultrasound investigations). Thepatient does not contribute to the cost of thesematernity services.

Health21Where will my medical treatmenttake place?In Switzerland you can generally choose yourdoctor. However, your choice may be restrictedto certain doctors depending on your healthinsurance policy.Medical services are provided primarily by yourfamily doctor, who will refer you to a specialistif necessary. Addresses of family doctors canbe found in the telephone directory under theheading ″Allgemeinärztinnen und Allgemeinärzte″(General Practitioners). The Basel-LandschaftForeign Nationals’ Service will be happy to supplyyou with a list of doctors who speak foreignlanguages.An emergency medical service is available fornight-time and weekends. In urgent cases or if ahospital stay is necessary, your medical care willbe provided by the hospital.For emergency numbers, see section on″Important Numbers for Emergencies″.Are my dental costs also insured?No, these costs are not covered in the basichealth insurance. You can however opt to pay anadditional premium to insure dental costs.For children and young people, there is anoption to join a dental care scheme for childrenand young people. This subsidizes regularcheck-ups, preventive treatment against cariesand periodontitis, and the treatment of caries anddental anomalies. Information is available fromyour child’s teacher or at www.bl.ch.Do I have to pay for visits by mychildren’s school doctor?During your child’s time at school there will bethree obligatory check-ups by the school doctor:in nursery school, in the 4th year and in the 7thyear (class discussion with the school doctor,checking of immunization cards). Parents are notcharged for these check-ups.AOZ MediosNational Telephone Interpreting Service(chargeable):0842 442 442www.aoz.ch> Medios″Health Guide″″Gesundheitsratgeber″Information and advice on healthin various languages:www.migesplus.ch> PublikationenInterpreter service for sickness or accidentIf you are ill or have had an accident andrequire the services of an interpreter to aidcommunication with medical practitioners,you can contact the Basel-Landschaft ForeignNationals′ Service about its interpreting serviceor use the National Telephone InterpretingService. The cost of using an interpreter from theBasel-Landschaft Foreign Nationals’ Service iscalculated on the basis of usage duration roundedto the nearest ¼ hour (members CHF 90 perhour, non-members CHF 105 per hour). Travellingcosts are invoiced at a flat rate of CHF 37.50.Did you knowthat the Health Guide from Migesplus provides useful information in different languageson the subject of preventative healthcare, health insurance and medical provision?A healthy lifestyle not only leaves you feeling better, but may also save you money in medicalconsultations.

22 ChildrenChildcare facilitiesInformation about local childcare facilitiesis available from your council offices or at:www.kissnordwestschweiz.chFamily guideFamilienhandbuchwww.bl.ch> Sicherheit > Generalsekretariat> FamilienfragenList of day nurserieswww.bl.ch> Bildung, Kultur, Sport> Liste KindertagesstättenList of daycare familiesDetails of the individual associationsare available on the homepage of theNorthwestern Switzerland Associationof Daycare Families:www.vtn.chAdvice for mothersMütterberatungLocal advisory centres:www.muetterberatung-bl-bs.ch> Beratungsstellen BasellandThe canton of Basel-Landschaft fosters a familyfriendlypolicy that offers support to families andchildren at cantonal and local level. Numerousadvice centres can provide help if you havequestions or are in a crisis situation. Meetingpoints and family centres give you the opportunityto get to know other families, exchange ideas orspend leisure time together. A list of the variousaddresses is available in the family guide inGerman, English and Albanian, from your localcommune offices or from the Basel-LandschaftForeign Nationals′ Service.How is their stay regulated?Children under the age of 12 are covered by thesame permit as their parents. If only one parenthas a settlement permit, children under 12 willalso be granted a settlement permit as long asthey live with both parents. Children over the ageof 12 are given a residence permit (for conditionsrelating to family reunification, see the section on″The Law Relating to Foreigners″).What do parents have to consider?Parents are responsible for the care andupbringing of their child and need to make thenecessary decisions accordingly. The well-beingof the child is paramount. Parents are required tosupport their child financially and make provisionfor its education and any child protectionmeasures up to the legal age of maturity (18years of age) or until the child has finished its firstapprenticeship.Parents are expected to raise the child, and topromote and protect its physical, mental andmoral development, in accordance with theircircumstances. They must obtain for their childa general vocational education that matches thechild’s abilities and interests. For this purposethey should cooperate with the schools andsupport the child in its choice of career.If the well-being of the child is endangered andthe parents are unwilling or unable to rectify thesituation, an official public guardian will take thenecessary steps to protect the child.Where can I find someone to care for mychild while I am at work?The use of childcare services outside statutoryschool hours is voluntary. Parents must meetthe costs of childcare services according to theirfinancial situation.Various types of childcare are available. You canarrange for your child to be cared for on a dailybasis or in a family setting on an hourly basis.Daycare centres (KiTa)Day nurseries, creches or daycare centres areapproved and supervised by the canton. Togetherwith trained nursery staff and carers, the childrenspend the day in groups of around three to tenchildren. Children attend a creche for a half-dayup to 5 days per week. These services arechargeable. A few communes subsidize the costof some day nurseries.

Children23Daycare familiesIn a daycare family, your child is cared for as ifthey are at home and often has other childrento play with. The parents and the daycare familyagree the times when the child will be cared foraccording to their own needs and requirements.Daycare families and parents are advised to drawup a binding care agreement, covering details ofthe care provision such as the particulars of bothchild and parents, the start and end time for thedaycare, the cost of the care, arrangements forholidays and sickness, etc. These services arechargeable. Some communes subsidize daycarefamilies. Most daycare families belong to aregional childminders′ association.Pre-school educationPlaygroups offer children from three yearsonwards the opportunity to gain important playexperiences in a set group, which is the basis forgood personal and learning development. Moreinformation is available from your commune or atwww.fks-bl-fricktal.ch.Advice for parents is available in every communein the canton of Basel-Landschaft. You can askfor advice on matters relating to the physical,mental and spiritual development of yourbabies and small children. The advice andsupport is designed to help with everything frombreastfeeding, nutrition, the care and upbringingof children, to your role as a mother or father. Theadvice is usually free of charge; some communesrequest a registration fee.Parent educationParent education services support mothers andfathers in their task of raising their children. Thesubject of childrearing is analyzed and consideredin the form of courses, presentations and openmeetings. Parents are given fresh momentum.Parent education is offered by many sponsoringorganizations such as women’s associations,church institutions, parents′ associations andfamily clubs. The association ″ElternbildungBaselland″ (ebbl) is an umbrella organizationthat promotes, supports and coordinates parenteducation throughout the canton of Basel-Landschaft. You will find services for the wholeof the canton on its website. The organizationElternbildung CH also provides a databaseof parent education services in all regions ofSwitzerland.Parent education in Basel-LandschaftElternbildung BasellandTherwilerstrasse 114103 BottmingenTelephone 061 421 23 71www.ebbl.chParent education CHElternbildung CHTelephone 044 253 60 60www.elternbildung.chDid you knowthat early encouragement of speech and social skills improves your child’s chances of successat school and later at work?

24School and EducationCurrent school system in Basel-Landschaftto academic year 2014/2015The new education system for the twoBasel cantons from academic year 2015/201619/20 years of age 13 4 15 417/18 years of age 12 3 14 316/17 years of age 11 2 13 215/16 years of age 10 1 12 1GymnasiumFMS / HMSBerufslehreBerufsmaturität14/15 years of age 9 4 11 313/14 years of age 8 3Sekundarschule10 2Sekundarschule12/13 years of age 7 2P E A9 1P E A11/12 years of age 6 1 Gradual 8 610/11 years of age 5 5transitionto the new7 59/10 years of age 4 4 system 6 48/9 years of age 3 3 Primarschule5 3Primarschule7/8 years of age 2 2 4 26/7 years of age 1 1 3 15/6 years of age 2 2Kindergarten2 24/5 years of age 1 1 1 1SBAFach-/BerufsmaturaGymnasiumFachmittelschuleBerufsbildender Weg(WMS, Lehre,Berufsmaturität)KindergartenSBAGymnasiumFMS/HMSBerufslehre/BerufsmaturitätSBAFach-/BerufsmaturaSekundarschulePrimarschuleKindergartenFachmittelschuleBerufsbildender Weg(WMS, Lehre, Berufsmaturität)Matura school (grammar school)FMS/HMS (specialized/vocational middle schools)Vocational education/Vocational diplomaSBA (school-based transitional scheme)Specialized/vocational diplomaSecondary schoolPrimary schoolNursery schoolSpecialized middle schoolVocational path (WMS (commercial middle school),vocational education, vocational diploma)In Switzerland, education from pre-school(nursery school) to tertiary level (universities andhigher vocational training) is provided by the state.How is compulsory education regulated?Compulsory education will be provided for 11years in the canton of Basel-Landschaft witheffect from summer 2012. Children will enter theeducation system by starting nursery school atthe age of 4.At primary school your child will receive aneducation in preparation for his or her continuededucation at a vocational or grammar school, andwill acquire the necessary language knowledge.Attendance at state schools and nursery schoolsis free of charge.

School and Education25Educational harmonizationThe educational harmonization process in Basel-Landschaft is part of the overall harmonizationof the education system in Switzerland. The coexistenceof cantonal education systems will leadto a coherent overall system. The school-startingage and the duration and objectives of the schoollevels will be coordinated throughout Switzerland.The schools in the different cantons will setstandard benchmarks for what children need toknow and are able to do at each stage of theireducation. This will make it easier for teachers tocompare the performance levels of young peoplefrom different cantons.How will my child be supported in schoolwith learning German?Special measures are in place to help childrenwho have recently arrived in Basel-Landschaftand have not yet learned German. The aim isto help them learn the language to help themintegrate into regular classes in the future. Inaddition to the compulsory curriculum yourchild can attend native language and cultureclasses (HSK classes) from the second grade.There, your child will be taught the geography,culture and language of their country of origin.Attendance at these classes is voluntary, but ishighly recommended.What is expected of parents during thecompulsory school years of their children?Parents are required to cooperate with the school.They will receive regular invitations from teachingstaff to attend information events and parents’evenings. Take part in these events and makecontact with your child’s teacher, who will behappy to answer your questions.You must ensure that your children attendcompulsory schooling, read and sign yourchildren’s school reports, seek permission forextra holidays early, give prior notice of anyexceptional leave of absence and give a reasonfor absences.What are your rights as a parent?Parents are entitled:to receive all information necessary to enablethem to fulfil their parental rights and dutiesto be informed about their child’s learningprogress, attitude to work and social behaviourto look at the assessments of their child’sperformanceto talk to teachers individuallyto watch some lessons in progress afterconsultation with the teacherto be given timely information about schoolpilot projects and reformsto be informed early of any cancellation ofclassesnormally to be invited to one parents’ eveningper school year during the compulsory schoolyearsWhat happens after the compulsoryschool years?The canton endeavours to enable all youngpeople to complete a course of further educationfollowing the compulsory school years. Acompleted education is essential in order toenter the world of work. There are various waysof starting or transferring to a vocational trainingcourse or general education. It is very importantfor young people to start thinking about theirvocational education at an early stage. Pleasesupport your child in their choice of career andschool and find out about the various educationoptions with the help of the Careers InformationService (BIZ).Contact addresses on all mattersrelating to ″educational harmonization,good schools in Basel-Landschaft″are available at:www.bl.ch> Bildung> BildungsharmonisierungCareers Information Centre (BIZ)Berufsinformationszentrum BIZRosenstrasse 254410 LiestalTelephone 061 927 28 28Wuhrmattstrasse 234103 BottmingenTelephone 061 426 66 66www.afbb.bl.chCourses in native language andculture (HSK) are managed and coordinatedby the Office for Primary Education:www.avs.ch> Dienstleistungen > Unterricht HSKDid you knowthat bilingual children who attend classes in their mother tongue have greater linguistic flexibilityand confidence and perform better at school?

26 School and EducationTransitional schemescontact office:Office for Vocational Educationand AdviceAmt für Berufsbildungund BerufsberatungRosenstrasse 254410 LiestalTelephone 061 927 28 28Career-oriented trainingThe majority of young people in Switzerlandfollow a vocational training course, usually anapprenticeship. In addition to practical training ina business or company, they attend vocationaltraining college. The certificate of competenceawarded upon completion of this educationqualifies them to enter the world of work andpaves the way to higher professional training.Particularly engaged and talented youngsters cantake the vocational diploma at vocational trainingcollege. This will enable them to study at auniversity of applied science and can sometimesqualify them for entry to other universities.General educationGeneral education is provided by the Maturaschools and specialized middle schools in Laufen,Liestal, Muttenz and Oberwil. These schoolsprepare their students for universities of appliedscience and other universities or for highervocational training. Students who have completedsecondary school P or secondary school E withgood average grades are allowed to access thetraining courses.Universities of applied scienceand other universitiesThe canton of Basel-Landschaft sponsors theresearch-intensive University of Basel andthe vocationally oriented University of AppliedSciences of North-West Switzerland. Theseinstitutions offer a wide range of tertiary levelcourses. Residents of the canton can also attendother universities in Switzerland, provided theyhave the necessary prior qualifications.Transitional SchemesTransitional schemes are intended for youngpeople who have not managed to start vocationaltraining immediately after completing theirsecondary education (level A and E) or workingyear.The decision to attend a transitional schemeshould be left as late as possible - in other words,only when it is clear that spending an additionalyear at school really is necessary as a transitionalsolution.There are different types of transitional scheme:Combined transitional schemes (preliminarystudies) require a clear and realistic vocationalaspiration. In addition to the usual schoolsubjects they cover predominantly materialwhich will be particularly important to the futurecareer.School-based transitional schemes (SBA basicand modular) place particular emphasis onmathematics and languages. They demandfocus and commitment in the academic area.

School and Education27The content and conditions of admission forthe different transitional schemes vary greatly.Success depends on choosing the ″right″transitional scheme.Detailed information on all transitional schemesand application forms are distributed to interestedstudents in January each year by all schools insecondary stage 1.More information about transitional schemes isavailable from the BIZ Bottmingen and Liestal andthe Office for Vocational Education and Advice.Young persons’ advisory centreOffers advice and support, training and referralof young people between 16 and 22 who cannotfind an apprenticeship, or have broken offtheir apprenticeship and are not registered asunemployed.MentoringThere are many questions to be asked andall kinds of difficulties to be resolved whenchoosing a career and finding an apprenticeship.The mentors are contact persons who provideindividual support to young people in thetransition from school to training.Why further education?Today, further education is a challenge, anecessity and a real opportunity for every citizen,for society and for the economy. Our current,rapidly changing world, with its fast-movingtechnological developments, increasing mobilityand social changes requires individuals timeand again to acquire up-to-date knowledge andadditional skills. It has long been the case thatwhat people learn at school and during theirvocational training is no longer sufficient to last alifetime.The Basel region offers a good, comprehensiverange of further education opportunities to meetvarious individual further education requirements.A broad spectrum of different providers offera great variety of opportunities for successfulfurther education.The Centre of Competence for Adult Educationcoordinates the adult education sector andcarries out specialist work for education projects.It ensures cross-cantonal cooperation in thenorth-western Switzerland educational area andprovides up-to-date training for teachers.Would you like information aboutfurther education?For questions about vocational education andcareers, please contact the Office for VocationalEducation and Advice. For questions about furthereducation in general (e.g. language courses,personal development), please contact the Centreof Competence for Adult Education.Are you looking fora further education course?Get in touch with the various providers bytelephone or via their website, ask friends,acquaintances and work colleagues, and find outabout the courses on offer.Young persons’ advisory centreJugendberatungsstelleHauptstrasse 284127 BirsfeldenTelephone 061 552 79 79wieweiter@bl.chwww.wieweiter.bl.chMentoringHauptstrasse 284127 BirsfeldenTelephone 061 552 79 88mentoring@bl.chwww.mentoring.bl.chAliSearchSwiss Association forFurther Education SVEBOerlikonerstrasse 388057 ZürichTelephone 0848 33 34 33urs.hammer@alice.chwww.alisearch.chInformation on further education:Questions about vocational educationand careers:Office for Vocational Educationand AdviceAmt für Berufsbildungund Berufsberatungwww.afbb.bl.chGeneral questions about further education:Centre of Competence forFurther EducationFachstelle Erwachsenenbildungwww.febl.chDid you knowthat young persons with a settlement permit C who complete a publicly recognized academic orvocational course of education can apply for bursaries if their parents are unable to finance thiseducation?Information is available from BL Education Grants (061 552 79 99) or the Basel-LandschaftForeign Nationals’ Service.

28 Marriage, Births and DeathsWhat is required for getting married?Information about the required documents isavailable from the register office, which alsoorganises the civil marriage ceremony.A religious marriage ceremony does not have tobe performed before the civil marriage.The main task of the registrar is to documentcivilian status – in particular births, marriages,registered same-sex civil partnerships, deathsand child acknowledgements – by keeping acivil register, and by making preparations formarriages and conducting marriage ceremonies.All births, marriages, registered same-sex civilpartnerships, deaths and child acknowledgementsthat take place in the canton are documented inthe computerized civil register (INFOSTAR).There are 6 register offices in the canton of Basel-Landschaft. These are in Arlesheim, Binningen,Laufen, Liestal, Sissach and Waldenburg.What are the conditions for marriage?You must be at least 18 years of age and ofsound mindYou must not be already marriedPersons with a legal guardian must have theguardian’s agreementForeign nationals must have legal right ofresidence in SwitzerlandThe law prohibits marriage between relativesin the direct line (parents, grandparents) andbetween siblings and half-siblings, regardlessof whether they are related by blood oradoptionForced marriages are prohibited inSwitzerland.What is required for registering asame-sex civil partnership?The same rules and regulations apply as formarriages.What has to be done after a birth?The birth of a child must be registered at the civilregister office for the place of birth. In the caseof a home birth, the birth confirmation paperscompleted by the midwife must be presented. Ifthe child is born in hospital, the hospital registersthe birth at the local register office.Please contact the register office in good time tofind out which documents you need to take withyou to hospital and hand in there.What happens in the case of a death?A death certificate must be issued by a medicalpractitioner. Afterwards the death must beregistered immediately at the register office for theplace of death. The death may also be registeredat the commune offices for the previous placeof residence, if there is no register office in thecommune of residence or if the death occurred inan institution or hospital. If the death occurred ina hospital, in a retirement home or hospice, thenthe hospital or the retirement home managementis required to register the death. Otherwise thedeath must be registered by the relatives of thedeceased.An undertaker may be requested to transfer thebody to the chapel of rest or crematorium, or tomake arrangements for its transport abroad. Theburial costs are paid for by the bereaved.In order to register the death, please contact theregister office for the place of death to find outwhich documents need to be presented.

Religion29The constitution of Basel-Landschaft guaranteesfreedom of belief and conscience. Every personcan freely decide whether to have beliefs andwhich religion to practise. No one may be forcedinto practising a religion. Religious freedom istherefore an individual right which every personcan carry out according to his or her own personalbeliefs. It is important to know, however, thatin Switzerland the state comes before religion.Religious freedom is guaranteed as long as itdoes not break any federal or cantonal laws.Since the Reformation in 1529, the EvangelicalReformed Church has been the establishedchurch in the canton of Basel-Landschaft.Since freedom of religion was granted in 1798,a multi-faith tradition has grown up. Today,there are over 400 Christian and non-Christianreligious communities in the cantons of Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt. For example, inaddition to the Evangelical Reformed Church,the Roman Catholic Church and the ChristianCatholic Church, the Baptist Church, Orthodoxchurches, Christian free churches and migrationchurches are also represented as communities.The non-Christian religions represented in theregion include Judaism, Islam, Alevism, Hinduism(Tamil), Buddhism, Sikhism and newer religiousmovements.In 2007 the Round Table of Religions in the TwoBasel Cantons was founded, which acts as apoint of contact between religious communities,the authorities and the population. Alongside therepresentative for integration, its membershipincludes mandated representatives of 15 differentreligious communities.Round Table of the Two Basel CantonsRunder Tisch beider BaselCoordination Departmentfor Religious MattersKoordinationsstellefür ReligionsfragenSchneidergasse 74051 BaselTelephone 061 267 27 42lilo.roost@bs.chDid you knowthat there is a department for ″Coordination of Religious Matters″,which advises institutions, religious communities and private individuals on religious issues and conflicts?

30 MobilityInformation about public transport:Swiss Federal Railwayswww.sbb.chTarifverbund Nordwestschweiz(tariff association)www.tnw.chAutobus AG Liestalwww.aagl.chBaselland Transport AGwww.blt.chWaldenburgerbahn AGwww.waldenburgerbahn.chRegio S-Bahn Basel(regional suburban rail network)www.regio-s-bahn.chBasler Verkehrs-Betriebe(transport companies)www.bvb.chBasler Personenschifffahrt(boat company)www.bpg.chEuroAirport Basel Mulhousewww.euroairport.comHow does public transport work?Switzerland has one of the most complete publictransport systems in the world.All 86 communes in the canton of Basel-Landschaft are connected to the public transportnetwork. Just one season ticket lets you useall buses, trams and trains in the entire northwesternSwitzerland region. Public transport isreliable and punctual.With a half-price card from Swiss FederalRailways (SBB) you can use trains, buses andboats throughout Switzerland at a reduced price.What do I have to do to drive a car ormotorcycle?Have you moved to Switzerland from abroadand have a foreign driving licence? If so, you areobliged to exchange it for a Swiss driving licencewithin a year of arriving in the country.In order to do this you will need a form which youcan download from the website of the Basel-Landschaft Motor Vehicle Control Department.You must complete this form in full, includingthe sight test which you can arrange at a Swissoptician or ophthalmologist and enter directly onthe request form.The form must be returned to your communeoffices, which will forward it to the Basel-Landschaft Motor Vehicle Control Department(MFK), where the new driving licence will beissued. The following documents must besupplied:colour passport photooriginal foreign driving licencecopy of residence permitIf you own a vehicle abroad and wish to import itinto Switzerland, you must reregister the vehiclewithin a year of entering the country.

Mobility31In the first instance you must contact Swisscustoms so that the vehicle can be cleared.Before having the vehicle inspected, you musttake it to any garage in Switzerland for anemissions test. As soon as this is done, youcan contact us to arrange an appointment atthe Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MFP) inMünchenstein.Once the vehicle has been inspected by the MFP,you can register it at the Basel-Landschaft MotorVehicle Control Department. You will need thefollowing documents:foreign licence platesforeign vehicle documentsform 13.20 A (available from the customsoffice)relocation goods formcertificate of insurance (to be obtained from aSwiss insurance company)Motorcyclists are required by law to wear ahelmet.The Motor Vehicle Control Department willbe able to answer any further questions, e.g.about exchanging your foreign driving licence orreregistering your vehicle.What do I need to knowwhen I am riding my bicycle?Traffic rules also apply to cyclists. A test is notnormally required. Children are not allowed toride a bicycle on the road until they have reachedschool age.The wearing of a bicycle helmet is recommended.Car sharingCar sharing is the organized, shared use ofone or more cars. The vehicles in a car sharingorganization are usually distributed acrossa town or wider area on permanently hiredparking spaces. These locations are often atpublic transport hubs (railway stations, traminterchanges, bus terminals, etc.), where they canbe easily accessed by the members.The previously booked vehicles are used mainlyto enable people to reach remote destinationsfrom hubs. Unlike a hired car, the vehicles mayalso be used for short periods, e.g. by the hour.Basel-Landschaft Motor Vehicle ControlMotorfahrzeugkontrolle BLErgolzstrasse 14414 FüllinsdorfTelephone 061 552 00 00www.mfk.bl.chInformationon car sharing in Switzerland:www.mobility.chDid you knowthat pedestrians, as the weakest participants in the transport system, not only have right of waywhen they are already on pedestrian crossings, but also when they are standing on the pavementand are clearly indicating their intention to cross?Drivers must therefore reduce their speed in good time. Pedestrians must however not enforcetheir right of way if the vehicle is already too close to stop.

32 Everyday Life and Leisure TimeBasel-Landschaft TourismBaselland TourismusAltmarktstrasse 964410 LiestalTelephone 061 927 64 64www.baselland-tourismus.chInformation on the Family Pass:www.familienpass.chInformation on fitness trails:www.zurichvitaparcours.chColourkeyThe leisure card for the Basel region foryoung people and adults under 26 offerscountless discounts and free offers.www.colourkey.chWhat leisure activities are available?Outside of school and work, leisure time is animportant part of our daily lives. It gives us thechance to relax and meet new people.The canton of Basel-Landschaft offers a widerange of leisure activities to suit every taste. Thecharming, ever-changing landscape invites toursof discovery; whether on foot, by bicycle, onroller skates or horseback. Discover mountains,castles and glorious vistas. Take a break fromdaily routine with a walk through the ArlesheimHermitage or the Grün 80 botanical gardens,where you will also find the largest sports stadiumin Switzerland. The sports available in the areanrange from skiing in Langenbruck to kayaking onthe Rhine.Yet the canton of Basel-Landschaft also hasmuch to offer culturally. Be transported back tothe time of the ancient Romans at the AugustaRaurica site. Enjoy world-class contemporary artexhibitions at the Kunsthaus Baselland art galleryor visit the various small theatres, cabarets andmusic venues in your local area. A great manysporting, cultural and leisure associations areavailable for children, young people and adults.Use these opportunities to make friends andestablish new contacts.Details are available in the local newspapers orfrom your commune office or cantonal sports office.Family PassFor just CHF 30 per year, the Family Pass offersfamilies in north-western Switzerland free orreduced-price entry to a wide range of facilitiesand attractions. People of all ages can enjoygreat deals in the areas of sport, culture andentertainment, excursions, holidays, courses andfurther education, trade fairs and exhibitions,shops and social organizations. From admissionto museums and theatres and free entry to theartificial ice rink and swimming pools, to reducedpriceor free cinema tickets and generousdiscounts in sports centres and shops, there issomething for everyone.Children aged from 6 to 16 who live inparticipating communes can make use of theHoliday Pass while at home during the summerholidays. This offers all kinds of exciting holidayactivities, graded according to the age of thechildren.There are no limits to the ideas of the scheme’sresourceful organizers. The programme rangesfrom visits to production plants, the airport andthe fire service, and meetings with football stars,to creative workshops such as making cheese orscented soap, and much more.A weekly pass can be obtained from the counciloffices for a modest sum. A passport photo isrequired for this purpose. It is necessary toregister with the selected activities from time totime.Did you knowthat there are 12 council-run fitness trails in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?These fitness trails, which are usually set in a forest, are available to the public and consistof various fitness posts at which exercises are provided for developing strength, endurance,agility and coordination.

Everyday Life and Leisure Time33SportThere are countless opportunities to participatein sport in Basel-Landschaft, whether on anorganized or non-organized basis.Sport receives extensive support thanks to thecantonal law on the promotion of sport. TheSports Office, as a service run by the Departmentof Education, Culture and Sport, is responsible forpromoting different kinds of sport for all sectionsof the population and age groups. It providestargeted activities in the field of popular sports aswell as in competitive sports. The promotion ofsports benefits from a favourable environment,and so the range of sports provided by the publicsector is therefore varied.A great many women, men, young people andchildren use the many facilities on a regular basis.Talented children and young people use thenationally recognized advantages of schemes topromote talent and competitive sport and strive toemulate their role models such as Roger Federeror Yann Sommer. Facilities for popular sportsare particularly recommended. Why not join inand take an active part in the Basel area teamorienteering runs, the Basel area sports badges,the Basel area family sports days and the manyother activities organized by the Sports Office.The public-sector sports provision is vigorouslysupported by private sports providers, in otherwords the clubs and associations. These likewiseensure that there is always plenty going on in theBasel area sports scene.ScoutsThe Scout Movement is an international, nonreligiousand non-political educational movementfor children and young people, which is open topeople of all nationalities and beliefs. The aimof the movement is to promote the developmentof young people so that they are equipped toassume responsibility in society.The Scouts meet regularly for shared activitieswith young people of their own age. They spenda lot of time in the open air, where they learnpractical skills for outdoor survival. Fun, gamesand adventure are at the forefront of theseactivities. Mutual respect and tolerance often leadto life-long friendships.At the same time, however, children and youngpeople gradually start to take responsibility. Theydetermine what happens in their groups and arecommitted to their fellow humans. The high pointof the scouting year is doubtlessly the annualcamp in the holidays.Jungwacht and BlauringJungwacht Blauring is the largest Catholicorganization for children and young peoplein Switzerland, with 31,000 members. A widerange of activities is provided to enable childrenand young people to try new experiences anddiscover their own capabilities. JungwachtBlauring is affiliated to the Catholic Church, but isopen to all children and young people of any faithor culture.Around 14,000 girls and 9,000 boys aresupervised at parish level by around 8,000 youngvolunteer leaders. Girls can join the Blauring, andboys the Jungwacht. In some parishes, Blauring& Jungwacht have joined together to form Jubla,with meetings held in mixed groups.Open Youth WorkOffene JugendarbeitFerienpass Regio LiestalPostfach 2304410 LiestalTelephone 061 921 94 74info@jugendsozialwerk.chwww.jugendsozialwerk.chBirseck Leimental regional holiday passRegio-Ferienpass Birseck-LeimentalGartenstrasse 164153 ReinachTelephone 061 717 81 20ferienpass@regio-ferienpass.chwww.regio-ferienpass.chPro Juventute holiday passfor Laufental-ThiersteinPro Juventute FerienpassLaufental-ThiersteinHofgarten 234225 BrislachTelephone 061 721 25 70info@ferienpass.chwww.ferienpass.chBasel-Landschaft Sports OfficeSportamt BasellandSt. Jakobstrasse 434133 PrattelnTelephone 061 827 91 00sportamt@bl.chwww.bl.ch> Sport > SportInformation on the Scouts:www.pfadi-region-basel.chInformationon Jungwacht and Blauring:www.jublabasel.chDid you knowthat 50% of the Swiss population are actively involved in a club or association?

34 Traditions and Public HolidaysPublic holidays1. 1. NeujahrstagNew Year’s Day* FasnachtsmontagCarnival Monday* FasnachtsmittwochAsh Wednesday* KarfreitagGood Friday* OstermontagEaster Monday1. 5. 1. MaiMay Day* AuffahrtstagAscension Day* PfingstmontagWhit Monday1. 8. NationalfeiertagSwiss National Day25. 12. WeihnachtstagChristmas Day26. 12. StephanstagBoxing Day31. 12. SilvesterNew Year’s Eve* For exact dates see:www.feiertage-schweiz.ch> Basel-LandschaftDespite the significant industrialization andurbanization in some areas, the canton where younow live is characterized by a rich and colourfultradition. The people in our villages foster theirtraditions with enthusiasm and will be delighted tointroduce you to their festivals and customs.Fasnacht (Shrove Tuesday)In the Catholic area of lower Basel, a week earlierthan in the Protestant parts of the canton, acolourful carnival takes place in February/Marchwith gala events and parades with drummers andpipers, carnival musicians and masked revellersprocessing on foot and in carnival floats. Farolder than these Shrove Tuesday celebrations arethe bonfire customs that are a tradition in manyplaces at this time of year: depending on location,these take the form of a procession with paperlanterns, torches, fire brooms or even bonfires oncarts, (as in Liestal) or disc throwing - the hurlingof red-hot timber disks (particularly in Birseck andin Leimental).SpringEierlesetOn the Sunday after Easter, two teams competeto see which one can be the first to pick up a rowof eggs from the ground. Various different meansof transport are used in this entertaining Eastergame. There are Easter eggs for everyone at theend.MaypolesTo celebrate the spring, colourfully decorated pinetrees are set up by the village well on the first dayof May. If the village has a costume group, thereis a merry display of singing and dancing on thefirst Sunday of the month.Banntag (Community Day)On Ascension Day, the citizens and residentsof many towns and villages and (except inSissach and Liestal) their families walk alongthe commune boundaries. This gives peoplethe chance to meet old friends and get to knownewcomers to the area.SummerSwiss National DaySwitzerland celebrates its birthday on 1st August– and the Basel area joins in the celebrations.Everywhere, there are parties great and small:there are public addresses, grilled sausages,music and fireworks.AutumnApfelhauetThis is an equestrian event which is knownonly in the Basel area. The competitors mustcomplete various tasks around a show jumpingcourse. Also: wine festivals and turnip lanternprocessions.WinterSt Nicholas DaySt. Nicholas Day is celebrated every year on 6thDecember to commemorate the holy Bishop ofMyra and forerunner of Santa Claus. This traditionhas been known since the 13th century. In someplaces a procession of noisy children also passesthrough the village on 5th/6th December.Also: Nünnichlingler (24 December in Ziefen) andChristmas markets.Did you knowthat the ″Chienbäse″ custom is traced back to an ancient tradition of driving out the winter?The burning of a great pile of wood on the castle mound breaks the power of the winter, and thewarming power of the sun is brought from the great fire down into the dark valley with gleamingtorches and flaming pinewood bundles.

Language and German Language Courses35Is it important to learn German?Language is one of the key skills for successfulintegration. In order to be independent and selfreliant,it is necessary to learn German. This willmake it easier for you to deal with neighbours,your children’s teachers, officials and anyone elsewith whom you come into contact.Information and advice on German courses canbe obtained from the Basel-Landschaft ForeignNationals’ Service or the Integration Database ofthe Two Basel cantons.How can I findan intercultural interpreter?For difficult or important conversations, you areadvised to use a qualified interpreter.Information and advice on German classes canbe obtained from the Basel-Landschaft ForeignNationals Service.Interpret – Centre of competencefor intercultural interpretingInterpret – Kompetenzzentrumfür interkulturelles ÜbersetzenMonbijoustrasse 613007 BernTelephone 031 351 38 28www.inter-pret.chInformation and adviceon German language courses:Basel-LandschaftForeign Nationals’ ServiceAusländerdienst BasellandBahnhofstrasse 164133 PrattelnTelephone 061 827 99 00info@auslaenderdienstbl.chwww.auslaenderdienstbl.chDid you knowthat intercultural interpreters are persons resident in Switzerland who are themselvesimmigrants and have a sound knowledge of the local official language and the local practicesand forms of communication?They can assist you with important matters if needed and help you to understand and be understood.

36 Other ServicesALD Basel-LandschaftForeign Nationals’ ServiceALD Ausländerdienst BasellandBahnhofstrasse 164133 Pratteln 1Telephone 061 827 99 00info@auslaenderdienstbl.chwww.auslaenderdienstbl.chThe main reason why people migrate is toimprove their standard of living and increase theirown and their family’s prospects. Migration offersmany opportunities, but also presents many newchallenges.Making new friends, learning a new language,living and working in a new environment, gettingto know a different culture – these are all thingsthat can enhance life greatly.However, it also means leaving behind muchthat is familiar and is held dear, missing friendsand family, and homesickness. Many peoplehave little problem dealing with this, others findit difficult. The challenges are many and varied:learning German, settling the family into the newsurroundings, succeeding in the employmentmarket, making new contacts, learning aboutSwiss mentality and culture and complying withthe laws applicable here. These challenges mayprove overwhelming for newcomers in the shortterm or longer term. The important thing is to seekhelp at the first sign of problems and not to waituntil things start to become intolerable. The earlieradvice is sought, the easier it is for those affectedand those around them.In the Basel region there are numerous contactpoints, advisory centres and information servicesthat help prevent problems arising or escalating,and can intervene in a crisis. Advice is providedfree of charge.Basel-Landschaft Foreign Nationals’ ServiceThe Basel-Landschaft Foreign Nationals′ Service(ald) is a non-religious, politically independentorganization which was founded in 1964 to offeradvice and encouragement to aid the integrationof foreign nationals resident in the canton ofBasel-Landschaft, by means ofinformation and adviceliaison with interpreterstranslatorsearly learning (German in playgroups)German classes for adultsintegration projectsliaising and coordinating with state, canton,communes and third partiesThe Basel-Landschaft Foreign Nationals’ Serviceis a centre of competence available to migrants,Swiss nationals and various institutions andindividuals, for help with matters relating tointegration.

Other Services37Basel-Landschaft Contact PointFor advice on legal issues relating to the asylumprocess, residency, compulsory measures,marriage, employment and insurance.North-Western Switzerland Advisory Centreagainst Discrimination and RacismPeople who suffer racial discrimination oughtto be able to obtain advice on how to defendthemselves and to demand respect, justice anddignity. Witnesses to racist incidents should beencouraged to come forward, thereby helpingto ensure that people from a different culturalbackground are treated with respect.″Stopp Rassismus″ (stop racism) is availablein particular to persons who feel in any waydisadvantaged because of the colour of their skin,their language, appearance, religious affiliation,nationality or origin. Discrimination may occurwhen looking for work or accommodation, in pubsand shops, in dealings with officials and privateindividuals, in public or through the media. Ifyou have been personally affected by or havewitnessed such discrimination, please contactthe Advisory Centre against Discrimination andRacism ″Stopp Rassismus″.Contact point for migrantsMediators of different nationalities assist theircompatriots and put those seeking advice in touchwith the appropriate specialist departments.Multicultural drugs advice for the two Baselcantons (MUSUB)Experienced specialists from different countriesof origin offer culture-specific advice with drugproblems. The centre is available to thoseaffected and their families, and organizes therapyfor individuals, couples and families, and groupmeetings. It provides aftercare, prevention andcounselling in Italian, Turkish, Spanish, Serbian,Portuguese, Croatian, Macedonian and Bosnian.Inforel – independent advice centre forreligious and sect-related mattersInformation service offering specialist informationand advice on all matters relating to religions andsects.Ombudsman’s officeThe Basel-Landschaft Ombudsman is availableto the population free of charge to act as anindependent mediator in problems with cantonaland commune officials and departments, as wellas public institutions. He offers advice and helpsto resolve conflicts.Basel-Landschaft Contact PointAnlaufstelle BasellandOberfeldstrasse 11a4133 PrattelnTelephone 061 821 44 77″Stop Racism″″Stopp Rassismus″Oberfeldstrasse 11a4133 PrattelnTelephone 061 821 44 55info@stopprassismus.chwww.stopprassismus.chc/o frauenplus BasellandBüchelistrasse 64410 LiestalTelephone 061 921 60 20baselland@frauenplus.chwww.frauenplus.chMulticultural drugs advicefor the two Basel cantons (MUSUB)Multikulturelle Suchtberatungsstellebeider Basel (MUSUB)Nauenstrasse 494052 BaselTelephone 061 273 83 05Bleichemattweg 564410 LiestalTelephone 061 903 92 77Bruckfeldstrasse 34142 MünchensteinTelephone 061 411 06 69info@musub.chwww.musub.chInforel, Information on ReligionInforel, Information ReligionPostfach4009 BaselTelephone 061 303 93 30www.inforel.chBL OmbudsmanOmbudsmann BLRheinstrasse 284410 LiestalTelephone 061 552 62 90

38 Integration Database of the Two Basel CantonsMigration newspaper MIX onlineMigrationszeitung MIX onlinewww.aller-anfang-ist-begegnung.ch> MIX MigrationszeitungHave you recently moved to the cantonof Basel-Landschaft or the canton of Basel-Stadt? Do you need information about livingin the Basel region? Are you interested inintegration services, opportunities to meetpeople or further education to help withintegration? Would you like to get in touchwith a migrant organization? Are you lookingfor a German course?The Integration Database of the Two BaselCantonswww.integration-bsbl.chcontains details of language courses, servicesand events as well as multilingual information onspecific topics.The Integration Department also sends out a freemonthly newsletter with information on currentissues relating to integration. If you are interestedyou can read and subscribe to the latest and allpreviously published newsletters on the IntegrationDatabase of the Two Basel Cantons.Did you knowthat the free migration newspaper MIX is published twice a year in the cantons AG, BE, BL, BS,GR and SO?MIX contains information focusing on the subject of integration and is intended to motivate its readersto deal with the issue openly and objectively. Subscribing to MIX is easy – just send an e-mail to theIntegration Department stating your address and the number of copies you require.

Who, What and Where in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft39Bau- und Umweltschutzdirektion (BUD) Rheinstrasse 29, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 51 11Department of Construction and Protection of the Environment www.bl.ch > Bau-UmweltCantonal AdministrationDepartmentsBildungs-, Kultur- und Sportdirektion (BKSD) Rheinstrasse 31, 4410 Liestal, Tel: 061 552 51 11Department of Education, Culture and Sportwww.bl.ch > Bildung-Kultur-SportFinanz- und Kirchendirektion (FKD) Rheinstrasse 33b, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 51 11Department of Finance and Churcheswww.bl.ch > Finanzen-KirchenSicherheitsdirektion (SID) Rathausstrasse 2, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 51 11Department of Securitywww.bl.ch/sidVolkswirtschafts- und Gesundheitsdirektion (VGD) Bahnhofstrasse 5, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 53 43Department of the Economy and Healthwww.bl.ch > Volkswirtschaft-GesundheitAmt für Berufsbildung und Berufsberatung Rosenstrasse 25, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 927 28 28Office for Vocational Education and Advice oder Wuhrmattstrasse 23, 4103 Bottmingen, Tel. 061 426 66 66www.bl.ch > Bildung > Berufsbildung-BerufsberatungOfficesAmt für Industrie, Gewerbe und Arbeit Bahnhofstrasse 32, 4133 Pratteln, Tel. 061 552 77 77Office for Industry, Business and Employment www.bl.ch > Volkswirtschaft > KIGAAmt für Migration Parkstrasse 3, 4402 Frenkendorf, Tel. 061 552 51 61Office for Migrationwww.bl.ch > Sicherheit > Amt-fuer-MigrationMotorfahrzeugkontrolle Ergolzstrasse 1, 4414 Füllinsdorf, Tel. 061 552 00 00Motor Vehicle Controlwww.bl.ch > Sicherheit > MotorfahrzeugkontrolleKantonales Sozialamt Gestadeckplatz 8, Postfach 640, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 56 45Cantonal Social Departmentwww.bl.ch > Finanzen > SozialamtSportamt St. Jakobstrasse 43, 4133 Pratteln, Tel. 061 827 91 00Sports Officewww.bl.ch > SportStatistisches Amt Rufsteinweg 4, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 56 32Statistical Officewww.bl.ch > Finanzen > Statistisches-AmtSteuerverwaltung Rheinstrasse 33, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 51 20Tax Departmentwww.bl.ch > Finanzen > SteuernAmt für Volksschulen Munzachstrasse 25c, Postfach 616, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 50 98Office for Primary Educationwww.avs.bl.chZivilstandsamt Arlesheim Dorfplatz 13, 4144 Arlesheim, Tel. 061 706 81 10Arlesheim Register OfficeFax 061 701 57 53, zivilstandsamt.arlesheim@bl.chZivilstandsamt Binningen Schlossgasse 2A, 4102 Binningen, Tel. 061 552 42 10Binningen Register OfficeFax 061 552 42 19, zivilstandsamt.binningen@bl.chZivilstandsamt Laufen Vorstadtplatz 2, 4242 Laufen, Tel. 061 765 98 60Laufen Register OfficeFax 061 765 98 69, zivilstandsamt.laufen@bl.chZivilstandsamt Liestal Amtshausgasse 7, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 67 60Liestal Register OfficeFax 061 552 69 16, zivilstandsamt.liestal@bl.chZivilstandsamt Sissach Hauptstrasse 92, 4450 Sissach, Tel 061 975 86 60Sissach Register OfficeFax 061 975 86 69, zivilstandsamt.sissach@bl.chZivilstandsamt Waldenburg Hauptstrasse 38, 4437 Waldenburg, Tel. 061 965 98 60Waldenburg Register OfficeFax 061 965 98 69, zivilstandsamt.waldenburg@bl.ch

40 Who, What and Where in the Canton of Basel-LandschaftSpecialist departmentsBürgerrechtswesen (Einbürgerung) Zivilrechtsabteilung 1, Allee 9, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 57 35Sicherheitsdirektionwww.bl.ch > Sicherheit > ZivilstandswesenCitizenship (naturalization)Department of SecurityFachstelle Erwachsenenbildung Kriegackerstrasse 30, 4132 Muttenz, Tel. 061 552 16 00The Centre of Competence for Adult Education www.febl.chErziehungsberatung und Baslerstrasse 255, 4123 Allschwil, Tel. 061 486 25 65Schulpsychologischer Dienst in Allschwilwww.bl.ch > Bildung > Schulpsychologischer DienstEducational Counselling andSchool Psychology Service in AllschwilFachstelle für Familienfragen Rathausstrasse 24, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 67 42Department for Family Affairswww.bl.ch > Sicherheit > FamilienfragenFachstelle Gesundheitsförderung Rheinstrasse 22, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 62 87Department for Health Promotionwww.bl.ch > Volkswirtschaft > GesundheitsförderungFachstelle für Gleichstellung von Mann und Frau Kreuzboden 1a, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 926 82 82Department for Gender Equalitywww.bl.ch > Kirchen > GleichstellungFachstelle Integration Rathausstrasse 24, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 66 53Integration Departmentwww.integration.bl.chAmt für Kind, Jugend und Behindertenangebote Ergolzstrasse 3, 4414 Füllinsdorf, Tel. 061 552 17 70Office for Children, Youth and Disabled Services www.bl.ch > SchulenFachstelle für spezielle Förderung Munzachstrasse 25c, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 59 75Amt für Volksschulenwww.avs.bl.ch > Fachstellen > Spezielle FörderungDepartment for Special Educational NeedsOffice for Primary EducationSchulpsychologischer Dienst in Binningen Gorenmattstrasse 19, 4102 Binningen, Tel. 061 426 92 00School Psychology Service in Binningenwww.bl.ch > Schulen > Schulpsychologischer DienstSchulpsychologischer Dienst in Laufen Enge Gasse 10, 4242 Laufen, Tel. 061 761 33 23School Psychology Service in Laufenwww.bl.ch > Schulen > Schulpsychologischer DienstSchulpsychologischer Dienst in Liestal Wasserturmplatz 5, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 926 70 20School Psychology Service in Liestalwww.bl.ch > Schulen > Schulpsychologischer DienstSchulpsychologischer Dienst in Muttenz Hauptstrasse 52, 4132 Muttenz, Tel. 061 461 86 40School Psychology Service in Muttenzwww.bl.ch > Schulen > Schulpsychologischer DienstAdvice andinformation officesAnlaufstelle Baselland für Asylsuchende und Oberfeldstrasse 11a, 4133 Pratteln, Tel. 061 821 44 77Nordwestschweizer Beratungsstelle gegenwww.stopprassismus.chDiskriminierung und Rassismus ″Stopp Rassismus″Basel-Landschaft Contact Point for Asylum Seekers andNorth-Western Switzerland Advisory Centre AgainstDiscrimination and Racism ″Stopp Rassismus″Ausländerdienst Baselland Bahnhofstrasse 16, 4133 Pratteln, Tel. 061 827 99 00Basel-Landschaft Foreign Nationals’ Servicewww.auslaenderdienstbl.chBeratungsstelle für Binationale Paare und Familien Steinengraben 69, 4051 Basel, Tel. 061 271 33 49Advice Centre for Binational Couples and Families www.binational.chBeratungsstelle für Schwangerschafts- Rathausgasse 6, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 921 60 13und Beziehungsfragenwww.bsb-bl.chAdvice Centre for Pregnancy and ChildrearingInforel – Information und Religion Postfach, 4009 Basel, Tel. 061 303 93 30Inforel – Information and Religionwww.inforel.chInterventionsstelle gegen häusliche Gewalt Rathausstrasse 24, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 62 38Intervention Department against Domestic Violence www.interventionsstelle.bl.ch

Who, What and Where in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft41Kontaktstelle Integration Liestal Büchelistrasse 6, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 076 421 44 10Contact Point for Integration in Liestalwww.integrationliestal.chAdvice andinformation officesMännerbüro Region Basel Greifengasse 9, 4058 Basel, Tel. 061 691 02 02Basel Region Men’s Officewww.mbrb.chMütter/Väter-BeratungBeratungsstellen in den GemeindenAdvice for ParentsAdvice Centres in the Communeswww.muetterberatung-bl-bs.ch > Beratungsstellen BasellandOmbudsstelle Rheinstrasse 28, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 62 90Ombudsman’s OfficeOpferhilfe beider Basel Steinenring 53, 4051 Basel, Tel. 061 205 09 10Victim Support for the Two Basel Cantonswww.opferhilfe-beiderbasel.chProfessionELLE Rathausstrasse 35, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 921 55 55Kontaktstelle Frau und Arbeitwww.professionelle.chProfessionELLE Contact point for women and employmentTourismus Baselland Altmarktstrasse 96, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 927 64 84Basel-Landschaft Tourismwww.baselland-tourismus.chVerein BVG- und Pensionskassenauskünfte Postfach, 4002 Basel, Tel. 061 261 02 62Association of Occupational and Retirementwww.pensionskassenauskuenfte.chPension Information ServicesWirtschaftskammer Baselland Altmarktstrasse 96, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 927 64 64Haus der Wirtschaftwww.kmu.orgBasel-Landschaft Chamber of CommerceHouse of CommerceFrauenklinikenWomen’s hospitalssee Bruderholz and Liestal Cantonal HospitalsHospitalsHirslanden Klinik Birshof Reinacherstrasse 28, 4142 Münchenstein, Tel. 061 335 23 23Hirslanden Klinik Birshofwww.hirslanden.chIta Wegman Klinik Pfeffingerweg 1, 4144 Arlesheim, Tel. 061 705 71 11Ita Wegman Klinikwww.wegmanklinik.chKantonsspital Bruderholz 4101 Bruderholz, Tel. 061 436 36 36Bruderholz Cantonal Hospitalwww.bruderholzspital.chKantonsspital Laufen Lochbruggstrasse 39, 4242 Laufen, Tel. 061 765 32 32Laufen Cantonal Hospitalwww.ksla.chKantonsspital Liestal Rheinstrasse 26, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 925 25 25Liestal Cantonal Hospitalwww.ksli.chKantonale Psychiatrische Dienste Bienentalstrasse 7, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 927 70 11Cantonal Psychiatric Serviceswww.kpd.chLukas Klinik Arlesheim Brachmattstrasse 19, 4144 Arlesheim, Tel. 061 706 71 71Lukas Klinik Arlesheimwww.lukasklinik.chSchweiz. Tropen- und Public Health-Institut Socinstrasse 57, 4051 Basel, Tel. 061 284 81 11Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institutewww.swisstph.chSpital Dornach Spitalweg 11, 4143 Dornach, Tel. 061 704 44 44Dornach Hospitalwww.so-h.chUniversitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel Spitalstrasse 33, 4056 Basel, Tel. 061 704 12 12University Children’s Hospital for the two Basel Cantons www.ukbb.ch

42 Who, What and Where in the Canton of Basel-LandschaftUniversitiesFachhochschule Nordwestschweiz Schulthess-Allee 1, 5200 Brugg, Tel. 056 462 49 11Sitz und Verwaltungwww.fhnw.chUniversity of Applied Sciences and Arts NorthwesternSwitzerland (Head Office and Administration)Hochschule für Architektur, Bau und Geomatik Gründenstrasse 40, 4132 Muttenz,Tel. 061 467 42 42School of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics www.fhnw.chHochschule für Life Sciences Gründenstrasse 40, 4132 Muttenz, Tel. 061 467 42 42School of Life Scienceswww.fhnw.chPädagogische Hochschule Baslerstrasse 43, 5201 Brugg, Tel. 0848 012 210School for Teacher Educationwww.fhnw.chUniversität Basel Petersplatz 1, 4003 Basel, Tel. 061 267 31 11University of Baselwww.unibas.chLeisureCultureKantonsbibliothek Baselland Emma Herwegh-Platz 4, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 50 80Basel-Landschaft Cantonal Librarywww.kbbl.chDas neue Theater am Bahnhof Amtshausstrasse 8, 4143 Dornach, Tel. 061 702 00 83The New Theatre at the Stationwww.neuestheater.chDichter- und Stadtmuseum Liestal Rathausstrasse 30, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 923 70 15Poetry and Town Museum, Liestalwww.dichtermuseum.chFamilienpass Region Basel Feierabendstrasse 80, 4051 Basel, Tel. 061 691 09 45Basel Region Family Passwww.familienpass.chGoetheanum Dornach Rüttiweg 45, 4143 Dornach, Tel. 061 706 42 42Goetheanum Dornachwww.goetheanum.orgKino Oris Kanonengasse 15, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 921 10 22Oris CinemaKino Sputnik Poststrasse 2, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 921 14 17Sputnik CinemaKulturhaus Palazzo Poststrasse 2, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 921 50 62Palazzo Culture Housewww.palazzo.chKulturraum MarabuMarabu Culture RoomSchulgasse 5, 4460 Gelterkindenwww.marabu-bl.chKulturzentrum Altes Schlachthaus Laufen Seidenweg 55, 4242 Laufen, Tel. 061 761 85 66Alts Schlachthuus Cultural Centre, Laufenwww.kfl.chKunsthaus Baselland St. Jakob-Strasse 170, 4132 Muttenz, Tel. 061 312 83 88Basel-Landschaft Art Gallerywww.kunsthausbaselland.chMuseum.BL Zeughausplatz 28, 4410 Liestal, Tel. 061 552 59 86BL Museumwww.museum.bl.chRömerstadt Augusta Raurica Giebenacherstrasse 17, 4302 Augst, Tel. 061 816 22 22Augusta Raurica Roman Townwww.augusta-raurica.chStiftung Sculpture at Schoenthal Schönthalstrasse 158, 4438 Langenbruck, Tel. 061 706 76 76Sculpture at Schoenthal Foundationwww.schoenthal.chTheater Roxy Muttenzerstrasse 6, Postfach 836, 4127 Birsfelden, Tel. 061 313 60 98Roxy Theatrewww.theater-roxy.chZ7 Pratteln Kraftwerkstrasse 7, 4133 Pratteln, Tel. 061 821 48 00Z7 Prattelnwww.z-7.ch

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