Swiss state school: good or bad idea?
Not sure if Swiss state schools work for you and your children? Sofia, who is living in Zug with her husband and two children, has … Read more
Not sure if Swiss state schools work for you and your children? Sofia, who is living in Zug with her husband and two children, has … Read more
Bullying in Switzerland – how bad is it really? Is bullying rife in Swiss schools? Parent groups throughout social media are full of horror stories about … Read more
Ready for school? I often get asked by expat parents what are the criteria for school readiness in local Swiss schools. Children should met most … Read more
How do Swiss state schools differ from schools in other countries? Curriculum The Swiss educational philosophy emphasises subject knowledge, self-reliance and, like the US, a … Read more
Some customs in local Swiss schools are very different from what you as Expat might be familiar with! For those parents coming from countries outside … Read more
This week, I interviewed a mum who arrived in Switzerland with school-aged children. This is an encouraging example of how children who join the school … Read more
In this series of interviews aimed at helping parents who are new to the Swiss school system, I interview expat parents with children in local … Read more
Swiss state schools: The best option? It is the time of year when Expat families are preparing for their move to Switzerland. If you feel … Read more
These are the 6 top question expat parents ask about schools in Switzerland: Where can I find information on good local schools in Switzerland? … Read more
Dealing with school problems Your children had a smooth start in their local school and you are happy with your choice. A new school year … Read more
In this weekly interview series, I ask Expat parents with children in local school about their experiences. This week, I talked to Gaia, a mum … Read more