School Education
3 optionsCantonal primary and lower-secondary education.
Primary
Lower Secondary
Upper Secondary
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Europe
Switzerland Education
Explore the education system of Switzerland, including school stages, higher education, vocational routes, common study pathways and learning languages.
3
education stages
8
study pathways
5
learning languages
🌐 German🌐 French🌐 Italian🌐 Romansh🌐 English
Education structure in Switzerland
The main stages below show how learners can progress from foundational schooling into secondary, vocational and higher education. Open each pathway to see the study options included for this country.
Stage 1
School Education
3 pathways
Stage 2
Vocational Education
2 pathways
Stage 3
Higher Education
3 pathways
Vocational Education
2 optionsDual vocational education and professional pathways.
Federal VET / Apprenticeship
Professional Education
Higher Education
3 optionsUniversities, applied sciences and teacher education.
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate
Exams & Assessments
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Scholarships & Funding
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Institutions & Universities
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Study Resources
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