Changing from international to local Swiss school?
Thinking of switching from from private international to local school? Don’t leave it too long! So you put your child into an international school, thinking … Read more
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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
5 key differences between Swiss state schools and US state schools
Main differences between Swiss state school and US state schools
The Swiss school streaming maze
If you have done your research, you probably know already that secondary school in most German cantons are divided into ability streams or tracks. But … Read more
The Best German Resources to Support Your Child at Local Swiss School
German resources to support your child at local Swiss school Many parents ask me how they can support their child at local school and make … 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?
Relocating to Switzerland with a teenager: Is local school an option?
Relocating with school-aged children is stressful enough but moving to a new country with a teenager is even more of a challenge! Most parents of … Read more
Getting off to a good start at your Swiss primary school
If you are new to Switzerland and have children starting local primary school in August you are probably wondering what you will need for your … 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
5 differences between standardized tests in America and Switzerland
In this guest post, April, a special education consultant who helps to place children with special needs in Swiss schools, writes about her experiences with … Read more
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
