The Great Scramble for Gymnasium Places in Zürich
The scramble for Gymnasium places in Zürich Zürich is a popular place to work and live. As a consequence, the city and canton have witnessed … Read more
The scramble for Gymnasium places in Zürich Zürich is a popular place to work and live. As a consequence, the city and canton have witnessed … Read more
Students with a Swiss high school diploma or Matura are entitled to enter almost any Swiss university or programme. But what about studying abroad with a Swiss Matura?
All you need to know about the Swiss Gymnasium probation period Below are some of the questions my clients ask about the probation period or … Read more
Vocational training and education in Switzerland Switzerland is one of the few countries that does not have a clear divide between vocational education and academic … Read more
Expat parents looking for school rankings and league tables in Switzerland struggle to find any meaningful information. School performance across schools in Switzerland often remains … Read more
High school or apprenticeship? A cultural perspective In many countries outside Switzerland, a university education is still widely viewed as the only pathway to a … Read more
In the following interview a mum from the UK with 3 children in the Swiss school system describes her children’s exiting journey through the local … Read more
Ability tracking in Swiss schools Depending on the country of origin, some expats in Switzerland struggle with an education system that seems very alien. The … Read more
Differences in Gymnasium entrance rates Parents in cantons such as Zug or Zurich who would like to see their offspring in Gymnasium (academic/highest ability track … Read more