Bullying in Swiss schools
Is bullying rife in Swiss schools? Parent groups throughout social media are full of horror stories about bullying. Having read these stories, parents could be excused … Read more
Cultural norms in Swiss local schools
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 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 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
