Compulsory education lasts 11 years in Switzerland. After that the path typically leads to either a secondary school or a vocational apprenticeship. How it is organised depends on the canton.
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Compulsory schooling in Switzerland
Mandatory education in Switzerland lasts for 11 years. Under the Swiss constitution, schooling is free and open to all children.
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Apprenticeships in Switzerland
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Sep 22, 2022
Pupils face an important choice at the end of compulsory: apprenticeships or high school.
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Why is Switzerland’s higher education so good?
How many universities are there in Switzerland? How can students access them? Where do foreign students fit in?
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Admission to Swiss universities
Switzerland’s excellent universities, technology institutes and research centres mean that the country’s education system is among the world’s best.
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Special needs schools and education
Switzerland has an inclusive educational approach for children with disabilities and learning difficulties.
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