Swiss state school or international school? 5 questions before relocating to Switzerland
Swiss state schools: The best option? It is the time of year when Expat families are preparing for their move to Switzerland. If you feel … Read more
Local school Switzerland
Top 6 questions expat parents ask about schools in Switzerland
These are the 6 top question expat parents ask about schools in Switzerland: Where can I find information on good local schools in Switzerland? … 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
Best schools in Zurich?
What are the best public schools in Zurich Are you looking for a good public school for your child? Did you get school recommendations from … Read more
Day school coverage in Zürich city
The future of day schools in Zürich The results for this Sunday’s referendum on extending coverage of all-day schools in Zürich are in and those … Read more
Starting school in Switzerland…
Starting school in Switzerland With the summer holidays coming to an end, it is nearly time to start school. Is your child among those setting … Read more
Dealing with school problems at your Swiss local school
Dealing with school problems Your children had a smooth start in their local school and you are happy with your choice. A new school year … Read more
40 words to help you to make sense of Swiss school terms
Making sense of Swiss local school terms Google translate can be a life saver when trying to make sense of a letter from your Swiss … Read more
Finding a good public school in Switzerland
Finding a good public school Newcomers often ask if is there a ranking system for public schools in Switzerland that shows how schools compare to … Read more
Going local: Expat experiences with local schools in Switzerland
In this weekly interview series, I ask Expat parents with children in local school about their experiences. This week, I talked to Gaia, a mum … Read more
Kindergarten – what to expect
Most parents of children starting Swiss Kindergarten this year will have attended their schools information event. Since these events are a.) in the national language … Read more
