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
Cultural norms in Swiss local schools
Bullying in Swiss schools
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 Swiss school?
Ready for school? I often get asked by expat parents what are the criteria for school readiness in local Swiss schools. Parents who are new to … Read more
7 key features of Swiss state schools
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
8 Customs In Swiss Local Schools Expats Find Surprising
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
Going local 2: My Swiss state school experience
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
Going local in Zurich: My Swiss state school experience
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 school or international school? 5 questions before relocating to Switzerland
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
Top 6 questions expat parents ask about schools in Switzerland
These are the 6 top question expat parents ask about schools in Switzerland: 1.) Where can I find information on good local schools in … Read more
Dealing with school problems
Dealing with school problems at your Swiss local school Your children had a smooth start in their local school and you are happy with your … Read more
Going local: Expat experiences with local schools in Switzerland
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
