Support in local Swiss schools

Student support in local Swiss schools Parents with children in local schools are often confused by the array of different pastoral services. This article is … 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 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

The woes of native speakers attending English classes in 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

Swiss state school

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