Sept. 22, 2011, by Clare O'Dea
As much as language is an important symbol of identity and belonging
in a society, it can also be used as a barrier in times of tighter
immigration policy.
While there is no universal language test in Switzerland for residence or citizenship applicants in Switzerland, with three sets of naturalisation requirements to satisfy – federal, cantonal and communal – most applicants come up against some form of citizenship or language exam. Read more...