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The Swiss education system is characterised by strong state schools and a high degree of permeability between the different programmes of education.

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The Swiss education system

The Swiss education system is characterised by strong state schools with local roots and a high degree of permeability between the different programmes of education. The cantons are responsible for compulsory education. In post-compulsory education, the Confederation and the cantons share responsibility and work closely together. This website is also a joint project of the Confederation and the cantons. It presents the Swiss education system and provides a detailed description of all levels of education. 

 

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The Swiss education system at a glance in an interactive graphic.

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Compulsory education

95 per cent of pupils attend a state school.

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Special needs education

Integration before separation is the guiding principle to support children and young people with special educational needs.

 

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Vocational education

The dual approach to VET is a Swiss success model.

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Baccalaurate schools

Whether vocational, specialised or general Baccalaureate: many paths prepare students for further studies.

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Higher education

Universities, universities of applied sciences, universities of teacher education and two federal institutes of technology (ETH) form a diverse higher education landscape.

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