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
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 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
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
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 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 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
How do I know if my child is ready for Kindergarten? It is that time of the year, when you are waiting to receive a … Read more
Ready for school? I often get asked by expat parents what are the criteria for school readiness in local Swiss schools. Children should met most … Read more
How to register your child at the Swiss local kindergarten Most of you with children of kindergarten age should have received a letter asking you … 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