Decision of the Governing Council concerning transitional options - Purpose
Table of Provisions (12)
Statutory Text (12 Articles)
1. Bridge programs prepare young individuals with specific educational deficiencies and needs, who have not secured a training position at the end of secondary level I, or in justified cases, young people affected by the termination of an apprenticeship, for entry or re-entry into vocational training.
2. In bridge programs, learners are supported in developing academic, methodological, practical life, personal, and social key competencies. They are assisted with career choice, searching for apprenticeships, or preparation for examinations.
3. Bridge programs can be structured as purely academic, purely practical, or a combination of both.
1. * School-Based Bridge Offers
a) Pre-Vocational Year GBS St.Gallen
b) * ...
c) * ...
d) * ...
2. * Combined Bridge Offers (Vocational and School-Based)
a) * Preliminary Apprenticeship GBS St.Gallen
b) * Bridge AR
c) * ...
3. * Language Stay Programs
a) * Didac Schools AG
b) * go 2 talk (Au pair)
c) * Pro Filia (Au pair)
1. The canton can implement or recognize bridge offerings.
2. The recognized offerings are listed in the annex.
1. A bridging offer lasts for a maximum of one school year.
1. The Department of Education approves the participation of the canton in the expenses for its own or recognized bridging programs, if
a) the young person needs the bridging program for entry or re-entry into vocational education;
b) it is expected that the bridging program can be successfully completed;
c) the young person is motivated to attend the bridging program;
d) the previous behavior was satisfactory.
2. The participation includes one or several bridging programs with a total duration of no more than one year. The cantonal executive committee may approve a contribution for a repeat or an additional bridging program in exceptional cases.
3. If the conditions for cantonal participation cease to exist, the Department of Education may order a withdrawal.
1. Prior to definitive enrollment in the bridging offer, a written request must be submitted to the department, accompanied by the following documents
a) Confirmation from a professional (teacher, career counselor) regarding the necessity of attending a bridging offer;
b) Proof that despite all reasonable efforts during compulsory schooling, no apprenticeship position was found;
c) Copies of transcripts from the last three school years.
2. The Department of Education may request further or different documents.
3. If the request is submitted late or remains incomplete despite a request for completion, it will not be processed.
1. The cantonal contribution amounts to 90% of the actual tuition fee, but no more than CHF 12,000 per student.
2. If it is an offer from the canton, the cantonal contribution is provided by making the offer available, with the cost limits according to the preceding paragraph applying, so that 10% of the costs or an amount exceeding CHF 12,000 is charged as tuition.
3. The canton may cover the entire tuition of the bridge offer if it is recognized as the first year of a federal vocational basic education.
4. ...
1. The disbursement of the cantonal contribution shall take place after the successful completion of the school year, on the condition that
a) the bridging program has been duly completed;
b) a vocational solution has been found, or proof is provided that this was not successful despite best efforts;
c) a receipted tuition invoice is submitted.
2. In cases of hardship, the department may disburse the cantonal contribution earlier, usually directly to the provider of the bridging program. It requires reimbursement by the youth or their parents if the program has not been duly completed or if
a) in the case of a missing vocational solution, no proof is provided that this was not successful despite best efforts;
b) in the case of the absence of direct payment, no receipted tuition invoice is submitted.
1. ...
1. In occupational fields where no federally recognized two-year basic education with a certificate is offered, the department may approve cantonal training programs.
2. These are funded by the canton.
1. The Resolutions of the Professional Commission concerning the Optional Tenth School Year of June 13, 2006 (GS 411.013) and regarding Vocational Education of June 27, 2006 (GS 413.011) are repealed.
1. This resolution comes into effect following approval by the Council of State.