Main differences between the Swiss and the US school system
Main differences between the Swiss and the US state school system
Higher education in Switzerland
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
Gymnasium admission in Switzerland
Swiss Gymnasium admission For motivated and academic children, the Swiss Gymnasium offers a top education. However, the routes into Gymnasium vary significantly. Depending on where … Read more
Gymnasium admission in Zurich: Examination hell?
Academic high school in Switzerland: Getting into Gymnasium Every year in March, thousands of students are trying to get a place in one of the … Read more
Pathways in Swiss secondary school
Transition from primary to secondary school For parents coming from other school systems, the high level of selectivity in Swiss secondary schools is something of … Read more
Is Swiss Gymnasium the right option for my child?
Is Gymnasium the right option for my child? In the last two years of primary, many parents and their child start to think about pathways … Read more
Applying for Swiss Gymnasium
Applying for Swiss Gymnasium in Zurich Did your child come home with an excellent school report (Zeugnis) and the teacher thinks that your child should … Read more
High school entry in Switzerland: Navigating the admission maze
Entering high school in Switzerland In my school information seminars, one of the most pressing questions participants usually have is about the entry requirements for … 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
