Do you have a child aged 3-6?
- Is it mandatory to go to kindergarten and from what age?
- Is it mandatory to go to school and from what age? – If compulsory schooling age is less than 6, please check the education section for age 6-12
- Can I choose the kindergarten or school for my child?
- Does my child get all the preschool/school necessities, textbooks and equipment for free or do I have to buy them?
- Does my child need to be taken and picked up by an adult to kindergarten/school and does this adult need to be pre-authorised?
- Are there specific ways of communication between the family and the kindergarten/school?
- Is it mandatory to learn the majority language of the country?
- Where can my child learn the majority language of the country?
- Is the school or kindergarten obliged to provide mother tongue education to my child?
- If there is no mother tongue education in school/kindergarten, where can my child get it?
- What kind of eating habits do the people in the country have? (Which is the main meal, what do people usually eat for different meals, what time do meals normally take place)
- Do they provide food for special dietary needs in school (halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free or other medically determined)?
- Can my child bring food from home to school?
- Do I have to pay for the food in school?
- Is there any food that is unique or special in the country? If yes, what are these?
- Is it customary to share food with others (eg. neighbours, other children at the playground)?
- Where can I seek help if my spouse is not in this country and I want my child to have contact with him/her?
- Are there any regulations relating to who has custody of the children after a divorce?
- What other regulations apply if my spouse and I don’t live together anymore?
- If I am a single parent, am I eligible for extra financial support?