Q: I’m looking for after-school care for my child. Where do I register?
A: It is best to contact the school administration at your child’s school. There you will receive support in finding a childcare place.
• Q Do I have to pay for after-school care?
A: Yes, after-school care is chargeable. If you would like to apply for financial support, please contact the school administration at your child’s school. There you can find out more about funding opportunities.
• Q: School trips and school weeks often cost a lot of money. Is there a way to apply for a grant?
A: There are subsidies for paid school events, for example from the Red Cross. If you would like to submit an application, it is best to contact the school management at your child’s school directly.
• Q: I would like to do an apprenticeship or acquire an additional professional qualification and I am looking for financial support for the course costs. Whom can I ask?
A: The labor market service, the chamber of labor and the state of Upper Austria offer subsidies. You can find out more here: https://www.ams.at/arbeitsuchende/topicliste/bildungsfoerderung
• Q: I have acquired educational or professional qualifications outside of Austria and would like to have these recognized in Austria. I need proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language in order to be able to practice my profession here in Austria.
Who can I contact if I want to apply for financial support for the recognition of my training?
A: You can contact the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF). You’ll find more about it here:
https://www.integrationsfonds.at/themen/foerderungen/foerderung-berufsanerkennung/