German for local school
The summer is upon us and honing those hard won German skills might be far down your and your children’s holiday list. Still, you may … Read more
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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 Great Scramble for Gymnasium Places in Zürich
The scramble for Gymnasium places in Zürich Zürich is a popular place to work and live. As a consequence, the city and canton have witnessed … Read more
Decision time in Swiss local primary
For students in their last year of their Swiss local primary school, the end of January marks the beginning of the transition process to one … Read more
Paying for childcare in Switzerland
You Swiss salary might seem amazing, but is it enough to cover childcare and school costs?
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
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
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
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
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
