Education in Switzerland

Most Swiss private schools appeared in twentieth century, and many of them were created based on the ideas of famous teachers – J. Pestalozzi M.Montessori, R. Steiner.

Swiss school programs not less rich educational material than the British. But the children here are different: instead of the iron discipline and “character education” – personal development and creativity plus “a taste of freedom.” It is quite comfortable living: most Swiss boarding school like a first class resort. How to write speech

In Switzerland, there are five types of programs Matura. Each study includes 13-15 compulsory subjects and three languages. And besides, in the schools curriculum teaches German Abitur, French Baccalaureat, Italian Maturita, a program of the American High School High School, the British A-level. And, of course, the program International Baccalaureate (IB), the creation of which the Swiss took a very active part. Most schools also organize summer and sometimes winter holiday programs.

Swiss school like no other, give students the opportunity to learn several foreign languages. After all, Switzerland – a multilingual country, and most of its inhabitants has at least three official languages ​​(French, German, Italian), plus English.

And children are waiting for the mandatory sports (including skiing), walks, trips to the country and to neighboring countries and a variety of creative activities.

Any of the certificates issued in Switzerland, is valid for admission to most of the European and American universities.