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Interpreting & Translation
General information
Do you need to communicate with someone whose language you don’t understand?
Our interpreting service provides you with qualified and INTERPRET-certified interpreters and qualified translators in over 50 languages who have experience in the social, education, health, asylum and justice sectors. The involvement of intercultural interpreters ensures precise communication from the outset and prevents misunderstandings. In this way, unnecessary follow-up costs due to incorrect communication can be avoided despite language barriers.
Costs and guidelines
| ald members | CHF 90.00 per hour (incl. VAT) |
| Non-members | CHF 105.00 per hour (incl. VAT) |
| Minimum stake | 1 hour |
| Time over 1 hour | rounded up to 15 minutes |
| Express (within 24 hours) The 24-hour period excludes weekends and public holidays. | CHF 40.00 surcharge/employment |
| Telephone interpreting | Minimum assignment 0.5 hour |
| Preparation (e.g. reading contracts) | 50% reduced rate |
| Telephone appointments by interpreters | CHF 20.00 |
| Travel expenses up to 100 km | CHF 37.50 (incl. VAT) |
| Travel expenses over 100 km | from the interpreter’s home address to the place of assignment and back: CHF 50.00 per hour plus the 2nd class ticket |
Placing an order
So that we can organize an interpreter for you, we need the details of the assignment in writing. Please use the form under “Book” in the top menu.
*Contact us if you would like to benefit from membership.
Do you need recognized written translations of deeds, judgments, contracts, diplomas, certificates, directives, flyers, brochures or other documents?
Our translation service offers you professional written translations in around 60 languages. Cost-effective, official and recognized by the cantonal authorities. We also translate internal and external documents for companies, authorities and institutions.
Costs and guidelines
| Price per line of translation | CHF 4.80 |
| Amharic, Arabic, Pashto, Persian (Dari, Farsi), Tamil, Thai, Tigrin, Vietnamese | 40 characters/line |
| Chinese, Japanese, Korean | 24 characters/line |
| Other languages | 55 characters/line |
| Processing time | approx. 7 working days |
| Express order : (3 working days) | 35% surcharge/translation |
| Minimum amount | CHF 45.00 |
Placing an order
You can send us the documents to be translated using the form under “Book” in the top menu.
If the client cancels the order for the production of a translation, he is obliged to pay the costs incurred for the translated part of the work.
Are you looking for a deeper mutual understanding that goes beyond linguistic communication? Is there room for intercultural orientation after interpreting?
Our intercultural mediators not only have professional qualifications, but often also their own experience of migration. This enables them to build bridges between different living environments and support all parties involved impartially through advice, support and moderation.
Core aspects of intercultural mediation:
- Language mediation in everyday language
- Cultural classification of statements, behavior and misunderstandings
- All-party support for all parties involved
- Clarification of rules, expectations and social contexts
- Bridge of understanding between authorities, schools, institutions and families
Typical areas of application:
- Conversations with parents in schools
- Appointments with KESB, social services and authorities
- Meetings with work integration offices
- Information events for families, individuals or small groups
- Crisis or conflict discussions
- Support and advice for families or people with a migration background
- Leading / moderating thematic discussion groups
- Independent implementation or collaboration in projects in an intercultural context
Costs and guidelines
| Interpreting | Mediation |
| Accurate language transfer | Relationship and context clarification & cultural understanding |
| Linguistically neutral | Culturally & socially sensitized |
| Transcribe verbatim | Convey context-specifically |
Placing an order
Briefly describe the situation to us at dolmetschdienst@ald-bl.ch or call us on 061 827 99 03 and we will be happy to advise you.
We will inform you of the available languages and conditions on request.
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