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Vocational training competition Swiss put their professional skills to the test

How do you prepare for an international vocational skills competition?

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson in Emmen

Underpaid students Swiss doctoral students complain of being short-changed

Doctoral students at Switzerland’s Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) have complained of being underpaid. The university is investigating the ...

This content was published on August 18, 2019 2:48 PM Aug 18, 2019 - 14:48

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first job ‘Alarming’ rates of sexual harassment and stress among Swiss apprentices

Some two-thirds of apprentices in Switzerland have experienced sexual harassment – one-third of whom say that it occurred on the job.

This content was published on August 12, 2019 11:09 AM Aug 12, 2019 - 11:09

Your education questions, answered Can I teach in Swiss schools with a foreign qualification?

In response to our story on Switzerland’s teacher shortage, many readers wanted to know if foreigners could teach in Swiss local schools.  

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Priceless knowledge  Swiss firms help build professional skills in Africa

The Swiss have made vocational training central to their diplomatic and business culture. This spells good news for the African continent.

By Dominique Soguel-dit-Picard

Technology institute Prestigious Swiss university sacks ‘bullying’ professor

One of Switzerland’s top universities has followed through on its threat to sack a professor following allegations of bullying.

This content was published on July 15, 2019 4:40 PM Jul 15, 2019 - 16:40

Higher education   Reports exonerate ETH Zurich over allegations 

Switzerland’s top-ranked ETH Zurich has been cleared of accusations concerning governance, funding and gender bias by two external investigations. 

This content was published on July 12, 2019 9:49 AM Jul 12, 2019 - 09:49

League tables Why are there no school rankings in Switzerland?

Although common in the United States and UK, you won’t find any state school rankings in Switzerland.

This content was published on July 10, 2019 11:00 AM Jul 10, 2019 - 11:00

Lack of instructors  Wanted: 10,000 teachers a year for Swiss schools 

The summer holidays are upon us, but some Swiss schools are already wondering how to counter next term's teacher shortage.

University funding  Local voters approve St Gallen University expansion plans 

On Sunday voters in canton St Gallen will decide whether to grant its university CHF160 million ($164 million) towards building a new campus.

This content was published on July 1, 2019 9:01 AM Jul 1, 2019 - 09:01

continuing education What careers did Switzerland’s students choose this year?

Around 85,000 young people had to make a decision about which profession to train in this year. A survey reveals big differences between the sexes. 

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Justice ruling  Court upholds Geneva crossborder pupils ban  

A local court says the Geneva authorities acted lawfully when they decided to stop crossborder pupils from France attending its state schools.

This content was published on June 21, 2019 11:22 AM Jun 21, 2019 - 11:22

QS university ranking ETH Zurich moves into the top six universities worldwide

The Zurich-based Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) has moved up one place in the latest QS university rankings.

This content was published on June 19, 2019 11:40 AM Jun 19, 2019 - 11:40

Educational debate What can be done about disruptive kids?

Teachers are dealing with a rise in disruptive pupils in Switzerland, with problems already starting in kindergarten, reports say.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

To stop decline Government to double school sports camp subsidies

Government to boost its support for pupils attending school sports camps, amid fears that these camps are under threat due to a lack of funding.

This content was published on June 7, 2019 6:17 PM Jun 7, 2019 - 18:17

Inactive children Nine-year-olds lose motivation for school sports

Children begin to lose motivation to take part in school sports classes from the age of nine, Swiss researchers have shown.

This content was published on June 4, 2019 11:49 AM Jun 4, 2019 - 11:49

Reader feedback Your reactions: Do Swiss students choose a career too early?

Is age 14 too early for Swiss students to decide about their professional futures? We put the question to our readers. Here's what you said.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Birds and the bees Website puts sex education on school agenda 

An information platform has been launched to encourage schools in Switzerland to take a more complete approach to sex education.

This content was published on May 28, 2019 12:41 PM May 28, 2019 - 12:41

Test result Over a third of Swiss pupils behind on maths

More than one in three schoolchildren in Switzerland have not have not reached the required maths standards, according to a study published on Friday.

This content was published on May 24, 2019 6:08 PM May 24, 2019 - 18:08

Alarming survey Many Swiss schoolchildren exposed to online hazards

Swiss schoolchildren are exposed to worryingly high levels of cyber-bullying, internet grooming, privacy violations, pornography and other ...

This content was published on May 23, 2019 10:58 AM May 23, 2019 - 10:58