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Living In Switzerland - Education in Switzerland, with Stefanie Busse

For people who move to Switzerland with children, finding the right school is one of the most important tasks. There are three options: local schools, bilingual schools, and international schools. While integrating into a local school is great for long-term expats and those with younger children, short-term residents or those with teenagers may find an international school more suitable. Bilingual schools are an intermediate option as they teach both international and local curricula. Topics Covered How the Swiss school system works Advantages of international schools Advantages of bilingual schools Homeschooling in Switzerland Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 0:28 About our guest 00:52 The Swiss public school system 01:35 Vocational training 02:51 Regional differences 03:05 Ability sets 04:40 Public vs International schools 05:19 The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum 06:55 Command of the national language 08:04 Bilingual schools 09:37 What influences the decision for an expat family? 10:29 Local schools 11:36 Streaming 13:18 Regional differences 13:51 Lunch clubs 15:15 Day schools 16:01 Financial considerations 17:54 What are the pros of bilingual schools? 20:03 The transition from bilingual school to university 20:39 Getting into a Swiss university 21:53 German grammar 24:01 Besides German which languages are important to have? 25:48 Impact of the personality of a child 26:47 Homeschooling 28:11 Cantonal rules 28:55 Orientation guidance 32:11 What is the right degree to study in Switzerland? 32:28 How to get in touch or find out more? Next Steps If you got something out of the video then please consider giving it a like, comment and subscribe to our channel. Thank you for watching. Check out current job opportunities in Switzerland: https://www.rigby.ch/all-opportunities Send us a spontaneous application: https://www.rigby.ch/apply Sign up for our newsletter and receive our Living in Switzerland Welcome ebook guide: https://www.rigby.ch/newsletter Who We’re Talking To Stefanie Busse runs Swiss Education Consulting, a company that helps expats understand the Swiss school system and find the right school for their children. As a former German teacher, she has first-hand experience teaching in both public and international schools in Switzerland. She has been advising expat families for over 10 years about the Swiss education system and collaborates with educational authorities and schools. About the Episode The schooling options in Switzerland are: Local school: The school system is different in every canton. In German-speaking areas, there is a big focus on vocational training. The majority of students do an apprenticeship instead of attending university. In French and Italian-speaking areas, there is more of a focus on general education and university access. Local schools are a great long-term solution because they offer high-quality education for free, and they allow expat children to integrate into their communities. International school: You can find international schools teaching the IB curriculum in every large town in Switzerland. They are suitable for families who plan to stay in Switzerland short term because the education is international, classes are in English, and there is a built-in expat community. Bilingual school: Bilingual schools typically teach the local language and English, although the split may not be 50-50. They teach the Swiss curriculum, so they are a great option for expats who would like to stay long-term and integrate. However, students may not be as fluent in German, French, or Italian as those in public school since they don’t speak the language all day. Therefore, switching from a bilingual to a local school can be challenging. Homeschooling: Homeschooling isn’t possible in all areas of Switzerland, and there are often specific requirements. In many cantons, parents who want to homeschool their children have to hold a valid teaching degree and adhere to the local curriculum. However, there are some exceptions. Cantons like Geneva and Neuchâtel have more lenient rules. Resources Swiss Education Consulting https://swisseducationconsulting.ch/ Info about relocating with school-age children https://swisseducationconsulting.ch/r... Podcast Episode on The Swiss School System with Margaret Oertig https://www.rigby.ch/living-in-switze... Podcast Episode on The Swiss School System with Margaret Oertig, Episode 2 https://www.rigby.ch/living-in-switze... The IB Curriculum https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diplom... List of international schools in Switzerland https://www.international-schools-dat... Homeschooling in Switzerland https://swisseducationconsulting.ch/h... #switzerland #education #school