Lehre or Gymi? How about both?
“Lehre or Gymi?” is a common choice faced by many students in Switzerland. “Lehre” refers to vocational training (apprenticeship), while “Gymi” stands for the gymnasium, … Read more
Education outcomes in Switzerland
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
Options for Swiss Gymnasium students
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?
5 key facts about the probation period in a Swiss Gymnasium
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
How does vocational training and education work in Switzerland?
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
School rankings in Switzerland
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 vs. apprenticeship
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
„There is never an end of the road“. Pathways in the Swiss local school system.
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: An Expat perspective
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
Gymnasium entrance in Switzerland: Why location matters
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
