What is ASZ?
This school is a project against racism and injustice. It is a place where one can meet and get to know other people.
The ASZ is a self-organized school, which is managed collectively. It is independent of the state. The school doesn’t work together with the state.
It receives school material and donations from individuals and organizations. It does take money from public institutions, as long as its independence is respected.
All people that learn and work here are an important part of the school. All students are also teachers, all teachers are also students. There is no boss.
People who work at ASZ do so as volunteers and without getting paid. The organization also has a paid secretarial position.
Important decisions are taken communally at a monthly general assembly. There are several working groups (AGs), who carry out different tasks for the school.
Everyone is responsible for shaping the school as a communal place.
At ASZ, one can implement their own ideas. We’d be happy if you’d want to actively help out in a working group, in a project, or through your own ideas.
Do you want to join us?
For authorities and institutions: Click here for the official ASZ information sheets
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F. A. Q.
Frequently asked questions. 1. I’d like to learn German. What should I do? 2. I’d like to come to the English course. How much does it cost? 3. I’d like to join the Arabic course. When can I start?
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The Charter of Lampedusa
Political Program: The Charter of Lampedusa Deutsch | Englisch | Français The Autonomous School Zurich has decided to accept the Charter of Lampedusa as its political program. The text on this page is a short version. The Charter of Lampedusa was written between 31st January and 2nd February 2014 during a meeting that gathered various…
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History
The history of ASZ The history of the ASZ is a history of movement: This page provides an overview of occupations, relocations and campaigns that shaped the school, but also describes its development into a project that has become an integral part of Zurich and was awarded the Paul Grüninger Foundation’s sponsorship prize in 2015.…
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Policy Paper
Our policy paper The Principles of the Autonomous School Zürich “Education can never be neutral. Either it is an instrument for the liberation of people or it is an instrument of their domestication, their training for oppression.” – Paulo Freire We, the Autonomous School Zürich (ASZ) and the association “Bildung für Alle” (BfA, Education for…
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Links
Links Here you will find links to projects at home and abroad that we work with or are friends with or that we simply like. Newspaper of the ASZ Alliances in which the ASZ is involved Human rights Counseling centers Legal advice (free of charge): Legal advice (at little cost): Other advice centers: Medical Assistance…
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Association Bildung für Alle
The Association Bildung für Alle (Education for All) The association Bildung für Alle (Education for All) is the supporting association of the Autonomous School Zurich. It is fundamentally committed to ensuring that all people have access to educational opportunities, regardless of their background or financial means. The association seeks to achieve its goal mainly through…