The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) networks expatriates. It offers them a wide range of services on the swisscommunity.org platform. This portal enables Swiss people living abroad to exchange news and maintain contacts all over the world.

There are more than 650 Swiss associations and institutions abroad. Find Swiss clubs abroad.

There are 18 Swiss schools abroad. They offer education based on the Swiss model. Learn more about Swiss schools abroad on the website of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Education.suisse offers education options for young Swiss people living abroad. This organisation is the central point for the worldwide network of Swiss schools abroad. It also advises young Swiss people abroad who want to get an education or professional training in Switzerland.

Summer camps for 8 to 14 year olds

Swiss parents raising their children abroad may want their children to establish closer ties with Switzerland. The Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad organises camps in Switzerland for Swiss children living abroad. This allows children to spend their vacation in their home country, regardless of their financial means. At camp, the children can make new Swiss friends from all over the world.

Opportunities for young people aged 15 to 25

SwissCommunity gives young Swiss people living abroad the opportunity to get to know their home country. SwissCommunity organises a range of summer and winter camps in Switzerland, as well as online language courses.

• Programmes sponsored by SwissCommunity, the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad

• swissinfo.ch publishes news about Switzerland for the international community

• List of Swiss schools abroad provided by educationsuisse

• How to register with a Swiss representation abroad.

• Pro Helvetia supports Swiss art and culture in Switzerland and around the world.

• Swissnex is the Swiss global network aiming for closer ties in the areas of education, research and innovation.