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Ethnic/racial Groups	This District	This State
White (non-hispanic)	68. 2%	39.3%
Black	7.9%	38.0%
Hispanic	21.8%	17.8%
Asian Or Pacific Islander	2.0%	4.6%
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska	0.1%	0.3%

For This District	Per Student	Total	% Of Total
Instructional Expenditures	$6,695	$283,955,035	58.3%
Support Expenditures
Student	$622	$26,380,886	5. 4%
Staff	$476	$20,188,588	4.1%
General Administration	$76	$3,223,388	0.7%
School Administration	$597	$25,320,561	5.2%
Operation	$625	$26,508,125	5.4%
Transportation	$572	$24,260,236	5.0%
Other	$190	$8,058,470	1.7%
Total Support	$3,159	$133,982,667	27.5%
Non-instructional Expenditures	$1,633	$69,260,429	14.2%
Total Expenditures	$11,487	$487,198,131	100.0%

For The State	Per Student	Total	% Of Total
Instructional Expenditures	$6,866	$11,878,675,144	53. 7%
Support Expenditures
Student	$632	$1,093,759,348	4.9%
Staff	$573	$991,571,700	4.5%
General Administration	$152	$263,420,257	1.2%
School Administration	$723	$1,251,357,017	5.7%
Operation	$860	$1,487,787,082	6.7%
Transportation	$551	$953,843,070	4.3%
Other	$393	$679,679,981	3.1%
Total Support	$3,885	$6,721,757,371	30.4%
Non-instructional Expenditures	$2,024	$3,501,965,050	15.8%
Total Expenditures	$12,776	$22,102,367,644	100. 0%

For The Nation	Per Student	Total	% Of Total
Instructional Expenditures	$7,549	$372,153,103,143	49.7%
Support Expenditures
Student	$792	$39,020,154,935	5.2%
Staff	$618	$30,487,652,661	4.1%
General Administration	$258	$12,720,931,842	1.7%
School Administration	$730	$35,978,592,512	4.8%
Operation	$1,169	$57,607,988,317	7.7%
Transportation	$527	$26,002,463,553	3.5%
Other	$459	$22,633,739,814	3.0%
Total Support	$4,553	$224,451,138,461	30. 0%
Non-instructional Expenditures	$3,074	$151,519,765,183	20.3%
Total Expenditures	$15,176	$748,124,887,521	100.0%

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Creekview High School ranks No. 57 in the state according to a new national ranking by U.S. News and World Report. (Google Maps)

CANTON, GA — Creekview High School ranks No. 57 in the state according to a new national ranking by U.S. News and World Report. This year’s list of the best high schools evaluated more than 17,800 schools nationwide, including several in Cherokee County.

The 2022 ranking of the best high schools is intended to show how well the nation’s public schools serve all students, regardless of achievement level, by teaching them basic skills and preparing them for college-level work, according to a news release from U.S. News.

Families can also use the rankings to see how schools compare at the national, state and local levels on factors such as graduation rates and college readiness.

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These Canton schools were ranked among the best in Georgia, according to U.S. News:

• Cherokee High School
  • State ranking: 159
  • National ranking: 7,225
• Creekview High School
  • State ranking: 57
  • National ranking: 2,514
• Sequoyah High School
  • State ranking: 68
  • National ranking: 3,129

This year, the top 15 schools nationally are in 14 different states

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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia, was ranked No. 1 in the nation, as well as among magnet schools.

Here are the top 10 schools in this year’s national Best High Schools ranking:

1. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology – Alexandria, Virginia
2. Academic Magnet High School – North Charleston, South Carolina
3. Signature School – Evansville, Indiana
4. School for Advanced Studies – Miami, Florida
5. Payton College Preparatory High School – Chicago, Illinois
6. The Davidson Academy of Nevada – Reno, Nevada
7. Central Magnet School – Murfreesboro, Tennessee
8. The School for the Talented and Gifted – Dallas, Texas
9. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology – Lawrenceville, Georgia
10. Julia R. Masterman Secondary School – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This year’s schools were ranked on six measures: college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment performance, state assessment proficiency, reading and math proficiency, reading and math performance, underserved student performance and graduation rates.

The data used in this year’s ranking is from the 2019-20 academic school year. U.S. News adjusted its calculation of these measures to account for the impact COVID-19 had on schools in the 2019-20 school year.

Since most states closed schools for in-person instruction starting in March 2020 — typically just before most states conduct assessments — the U.S. Department of Education granted waivers allowing all states to forgo state testing for the 2019-20 school year.

To account for this, U.S. News relied on past assessment data from the three prior ranking years. Researchers also incorporated state science assessment data from the 2018-19 school year.
Read more about the Best High Schools methodology.

In addition to the national rankings, U.S. News also published rankings at the state, metro area and school district levels. Only metro areas and school districts with three or more high schools were included in these subrankings.

Signature School in Indiana is at the top of the list for charter schools, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia is the No. 1 magnet school. The Davidson Academy of Nevada is the top STEM school.

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Beginning of the article “Education. Private or public school” can be read here.
Article “Education. Kindergarten, primary and secondary schools” can be read here.

Source: swissinfo.ch

The term “public” schools is a misnomer, as there are no state (federal) schools in Switzerland ( öffentliche Schulen, écoles publiques ), education is the responsibility of the cantons, jealously guarded by them. State is used here instead of public, which refers to non-fee-paying schools financed by the cantons from local taxes. This is to prevent confusion with the term “public school”, which is used in the US to refer to a public school, but which in the UK refers to a private fee-paying school (confusing, isn’t it!). The public school system in Switzerland is quite complex compared to many other Western countries. It differs significantly from school systems in, for example, the UK and the US, especially with regard to secondary and university education.
The Swiss cantonal education system results in 26 school systems with many minor and some significant differences. School programs, timetables and school categories can vary from canton to canton and even community to community. It is usually necessary to send your children to a school in the canton of residence where you pay taxes. However, some cantons have bilateral agreements allowing children living in other cantons to attend their schools. Although the lack of a standardized national public school system may seem strange, it usually only affects children (and their parents) when they move to another canton. Even when the language of instruction remains the same, the differences tend to be minor.

There are no public pre-school kindergartens in Switzerland, although you can enroll your children in kindergarten from the age of five or six. Officially public schooling in Switzerland starts at the age of seven and is compulsory for eight or nine years (ten in some cantons) until the age of 15 or 16. On average, a Swiss attends school until the age of 17, one of the highest graduation ages in the world.
The school is free for all foreign children of parents with a Swiss annual or permanent residence permit (B or C) and who work in Switzerland (although some school books must be paid for by the parents).
Most foreign and more than 90 percent of Swiss parents send their children to a Swiss public school, not always for financial reasons. Swiss public schools have an excellent academic record, aided by a small middle class of around 20 students, and are among the best in the world. In international tests, Swiss students regularly outperform international students (especially in math and science), and there are far fewer underachieving students in Swiss schools. Attending a public school helps children integrate into the local community and learn the local language. Pupils usually go to the local primary school, although secondary school attendance often involves traveling fairly long distances. Swiss public schools usually impose more discipline than many foreign children are used to, such as regular homework that increases with the child’s age. This may initially cause some stress. Usually, the younger children come to Switzerland, the easier it is for them to cope. Conversely, the older they are, the more problems they will have with addiction, especially since the school curriculum is more demanding. Parents should try to empathize with their children’s problems. If you are not fluent in the local language, you will already know how frustrating it is to be unable to express yourself adequately. Lack of language ability can easily lead to feelings of inferiority or inadequacy in children (and adults!). Public schools may provide supervision and homework assistance or extra classes for children who need it. The Swiss public school system is more disciplined and less flexible than schooling in many countries, but the results are generally good. Every child has the opportunity to study for a profession, diploma or degree.

Source: swissinfo.ch

Children are given music lessons (which are subsidized), although parents usually have to provide instruments. In some cases, the instruments are rented out by the school for a specific period of time; if not, you must buy it or rent it. Most public schools have very few extracurricular activities, such as no school clubs or sports clubs. If your kids want to play team sports, they must join a local club, which means parents must bring them back and forth for games and social events.
When you decide to send your child to a public school, you must leave him for at least a year to give him a chance. It may take time for a child to fully adjust to a new language, changing environment, and different curriculums. In your canton, you can find literature on the intricacies of the secondary education system in the canton. For example, excellent guides are published by the cantons of Zurich, Volkshochschuler wohin (What’s next?) and Wo, Present and Avenir des Ecoliers (The Present and Future of Schoolchildren).

Language

In the French and Italian-speaking areas of Switzerland, the language of instruction is the same as everyday spoken language, and therefore foreign children can improve their language skills through constant communication. In the German-speaking part of Switzerland, the situation is not so straightforward. In kindergarten and elementary school, teachers will speak the local Swiss German dialect. In elementary school, they will officially start teaching academic subjects in higher German ( Schriftdeutch / Hochdeutsch, bon allemand ), although this is not always the case. Later, as a rule, all non-academic subjects are taught in Swiss German, while all academic subjects are taught in higher German, especially when textbooks are required. One of the problems for both Swiss and foreign children is that since most lessons are taught in Swiss German, there is little opportunity for them to practice higher German. This has led to all subjects being (officially) taught in higher German in the secondary schools of some cantons.
The Swiss German dialect is not formally taught in any school (no one knows where to start). This makes school life difficult for foreign children, especially teenagers, although young children (eg 5 to 12 years old) generally have little problem learning Swiss German. If you prefer your children to be educated in French and you live in a German-speaking canton, you may be able to send your children to a school in a nearby French-speaking canton. However, you may be entitled to reside in the canton where your children go to school and they are not allowed to “move cantons”, especially if you have just arrived.

Source: swissinfo.ch

Children who do not speak the local language, especially school-age children, are usually placed in a special class, depending on the level of language support needed. This gives them more time to focus on language learning (with additional language studies) as they usually already know the school curriculum. They are only transferred to a normal class when they learn the language and can follow the lessons. When the next stage of study is completed, children must reach a certain level of the language or they must repeat the year of study again. If the average score in the language is unsatisfactory, the child is assessed conditionally; two conditional reports mean that it should automatically repeat the year. Satisfactory grades are final and the child moves on to the next grade.

Children often repeat a year or even two (maximum), and there is usually a fairly wide age range in higher education classes. This repetition of classes (with the exception of some children) is stigmatized. Children, like adults, learn at different rates, and the Swiss school system simply recognizes this fact. If a child cannot maintain the required standard in a higher grade secondary school, such as a high school, they may need to transfer to another school with a less challenging curriculum. Children are given a school report two or three times a year. All children must learn a second national language no later than the seventh school year. The compulsory second language in secondary schools in German-speaking Switzerland is French; In French-speaking Switzerland, it is High German (there were some seditious talks in Geneva about replacing German in favor of English, but they didn’t get enough support for a referendum).

Read more about languages ​​in Switzerland here – the article “Languages ​​in Switzerland”.

Public school enrollment

When you arrive in Switzerland and register with your local community ( Gemeinde, commune ), you will be informed about the education and will be told when and where to apply to enroll in a school for your children. In urban areas, you must contact your school commission ( Kreisschulpflege, commission scolaire du district ). The date of registration at the school is announced in local newspapers. The beginning of the school year in Switzerland is from mid-August to mid-September.

Continued article “Education. Private Schools” can be read here.

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Beginning of the article “Education. Private or public school” can be read here.
Article “Education. Kindergarten, primary and secondary schools” can be read here.

Source: swissinfo.ch

The term “state” schools is a misnomer, as there are no state (federal) schools in Switzerland ( öffentliche Schulen, écoles publiques ), education is the duty of the cantons, jealously guarded by them. State is used here instead of public, which refers to non-fee-paying schools financed by the cantons from local taxes. This is to prevent confusion with the term “public school”, which is used in the US to refer to a public school, but which in the UK refers to a private fee-paying school (confusing, isn’t it!). The public school system in Switzerland is quite complex compared to many other Western countries. It differs significantly from school systems in, for example, the UK and the US, especially with regard to secondary and university education.
The Swiss cantonal education system results in 26 school systems with many minor and some significant differences. School programs, timetables and school categories can vary from canton to canton and even community to community. It is usually necessary to send your children to a school in the canton of residence where you pay taxes. However, some cantons have bilateral agreements allowing children living in other cantons to attend their schools. Although the lack of a standardized national public school system may seem strange, it usually only affects children (and their parents) when they move to another canton. Even when the language of instruction remains the same, the differences tend to be minor.

There are no public pre-school kindergartens in Switzerland, although you can enroll your children in kindergarten from the age of five or six. Officially public schooling in Switzerland starts at the age of seven and is compulsory for eight or nine years (ten in some cantons) until the age of 15 or 16. On average, a Swiss attends school until the age of 17, one of the highest graduation ages in the world.
The school is free for all foreign children of parents with a Swiss annual or permanent residence permit (B or C) and who work in Switzerland (although some school books must be paid for by the parents).
Most foreign and more than 90 percent of Swiss parents send their children to a Swiss public school, not always for financial reasons. Swiss public schools have an excellent academic record, aided by a small middle class of around 20 students, and are among the best in the world. In international tests, Swiss students regularly outperform international students (especially in math and science), and there are far fewer underachieving students in Swiss schools. Attending a public school helps children integrate into the local community and learn the local language. Pupils usually go to the local primary school, although secondary school attendance often involves traveling fairly long distances. Swiss public schools usually impose more discipline than many foreign children are used to, such as regular homework that increases with the child’s age. This may initially cause some stress. Usually, the younger children come to Switzerland, the easier it is for them to cope. Conversely, the older they are, the more problems they will have with addiction, especially since the school curriculum is more demanding. Parents should try to empathize with their children’s problems. If you are not fluent in the local language, you will already know how frustrating it is to be unable to express yourself adequately. Lack of language ability can easily lead to feelings of inferiority or inadequacy in children (and adults!). Public schools may provide supervision and homework assistance or extra classes for children who need it. The Swiss public school system is more disciplined and less flexible than schooling in many countries, but the results are generally good. Every child has the opportunity to study for a profession, diploma or degree.

Source: swissinfo.ch

Children are given music lessons (which are subsidized), although parents usually have to provide instruments. In some cases, the instruments are rented out by the school for a specific period of time; if not, you must buy it or rent it. Most public schools have very few extracurricular activities, such as no school clubs or sports clubs. If your kids want to play team sports, they must join a local club, which means parents must bring them back and forth for games and social events.
When you decide to send your child to a public school, you must leave him for at least a year to give him a chance. It may take time for a child to fully adjust to a new language, changing environment, and different curriculums. In your canton, you can find literature on the intricacies of the secondary education system in the canton. For example, excellent guides are published by the cantons of Zurich, Volkshochschuler wohin (What’s next?) and Wo, Present and Avenir des Ecoliers (The Present and Future of Schoolchildren).

Language

In the French and Italian-speaking areas of Switzerland, the language of instruction is the same as everyday spoken language, and therefore foreign children can improve their language skills through constant communication. In the German-speaking part of Switzerland, the situation is not so straightforward. In kindergarten and elementary school, teachers will speak the local Swiss German dialect. In elementary school, they will officially start teaching academic subjects in higher German ( Schriftdeutch / Hochdeutsch, bon allemand ), although this is not always the case. Later, as a rule, all non-academic subjects are taught in Swiss German, while all academic subjects are taught in higher German, especially when textbooks are required. One of the problems for both Swiss and foreign children is that since most lessons are taught in Swiss German, there is little opportunity for them to practice higher German. This has led to all subjects being (officially) taught in higher German in the secondary schools of some cantons.
The Swiss German dialect is not formally taught in any school (no one knows where to start). This makes school life difficult for foreign children, especially teenagers, although young children (eg 5 to 12 years old) generally have little problem learning Swiss German. If you prefer your children to be educated in French and you live in a German-speaking canton, you may be able to send your children to a school in a nearby French-speaking canton. However, you may be entitled to reside in the canton where your children go to school and they are not allowed to “move cantons”, especially if you have just arrived.

Source: swissinfo.ch

Children who do not speak the local language, especially school-age children, are usually placed in a special class, depending on the level of language support needed. This gives them more time to focus on language learning (with additional language studies) as they usually already know the school curriculum. They are only transferred to a normal class when they learn the language and can follow the lessons. When the next stage of study is completed, children must reach a certain level of the language or they must repeat the year of study again. If the average score in the language is unsatisfactory, the child is assessed conditionally; two conditional reports mean that it should automatically repeat the year. Satisfactory grades are final and the child moves on to the next grade.

Children often repeat a year or even two (maximum), and there is usually a fairly wide age range in higher education classes. This repetition of classes (with the exception of some children) is stigmatized. Children, like adults, learn at different rates, and the Swiss school system simply recognizes this fact. If a child cannot maintain the required standard in a higher grade secondary school, such as a high school, they may need to transfer to another school with a less challenging curriculum. Children are given a school report two or three times a year. All children must learn a second national language no later than the seventh school year. The compulsory second language in secondary schools in German-speaking Switzerland is French; In French-speaking Switzerland, it is High German (there were some seditious talks in Geneva about replacing German in favor of English, but they didn’t get enough support for a referendum).

Read more about languages ​​in Switzerland here – the article “Languages ​​in Switzerland”.

Public school enrollment

When you arrive in Switzerland and register with your local community ( Gemeinde, commune ), you will be informed about the education and will be told when and where to apply to enroll in a school for your children. In urban areas, you must contact your school commission ( Kreisschulpflege, commission scolaire du district ). The date of registration at the school is announced in local newspapers. The beginning of the school year in Switzerland is from mid-August to mid-September.

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School education in Switzerland: schools in Switzerland

School education in Switzerland in the modern world is in high demand by students from all over the world who wish to receive a prestigious and high-quality secondary education in Swiss schools. A certificate of complete secondary education in Switzerland is a significant advantage in the future when entering any university, not only in Switzerland, but throughout the world! If you have already decided to send your child to study in Switzerland, then start the process of choosing the right school for your child in Switzerland right now – this article was created especially for you!

Today, school education in Switzerland is very prestigious and even elite, but this makes it no less accessible than secondary education in the UK, USA or Australia; schools in Switzerland accept girls and boys from all over the world and offer high quality education, experienced and professional teachers and excellent infrastructure. Middle-level educational institutions in Switzerland are considered around the world to be synonymous with quality and reliability – however, like many other phenomena that can be found in Switzerland: well-known accurate and high-quality watches, banking services, food products and much more. It is worth noting that ordinary schools in Switzerland are, in fact, one of the most prestigious and rated private educational institutions with boarding among the countries of the European Union, and indeed the whole world! However, prestige and elitism should not frighten those who want to get a school education in Switzerland, since absolutely all foreign students have an equal chance to enter the country’s secondary schools. Of course, for successful admission, you need to prepare very well, and preparation can take more than one year – after all, the education systems of Russia and Switzerland are different, not to mention the language of instruction. In this article, we will look at the unique features of the Swiss education system, its structure, and also tell you what aspects you need to pay attention to first of all when choosing a private educational institution with a boarding house, preparing for admission; Let’s pay attention to the issue of the cost of school education in Switzerland. All this information will allow you to start choosing the right educational institution in Switzerland for your child today.

The Swiss education system: features and structure

It should be noted that the structure of the Swiss education system is quite interesting and in some ways even unique, since in fact there are many educational systems of each of the Swiss cantons. The fact is that Switzerland is a federation, divided into subjects, cantons, which are endowed with a large degree of independence. As a result, each of them develops its own education system, and the Swiss government is responsible for the overall quality and accessibility of school education for students.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the direction of the federal government’s actions to increase the accessibility of education for children and their parents in terms of financial opportunities. So, for citizens of Switzerland – students of primary and secondary educational institutions, free education is provided, which they receive from 6 to 16-17 years old. A distinctive feature of the Swiss education system is also the absence of a national model of a certificate of complete secondary education (as well as diplomas of graduation from higher educational institutions) – each canton sets its own sample of this document, however, the Swiss government decided to mutually recognize documents on school education and higher education received in different cantons. Schools in Switzerland are different, certificates too, but equally valuable.

Nevertheless, the main advantage and feature of school education in Switzerland is its worldwide recognition and high popularity among students from all over the world, as well as its quality. Back in the 16th century, experienced teachers from Europe and then from all over the world began to come to Switzerland, and for many centuries, with the help of these teachers, schools in Switzerland created unique teaching methods and educational traditions that are still followed in Swiss schools today:

• School education in Switzerland is aimed primarily at realizing the potential of each student, developing skills – both existing and newly acquired;
• The education system in Switzerland is quite diverse and flexible, as we have already seen; this circumstance allows the teaching staff to create and try new teaching methods in practice, draw up specialized educational programs, while they use the rich experience of education abroad in the most prestigious and ranking educational institutions in the world, adapting world experience to Switzerland.
• In the educational process, the emphasis is on the personality of each student: in order for the training to be most effective and useful for the children, each student must be interested in learning – for this, teachers use an individual approach and give each student as much time as he can required to master certain material. As a result, all students of the group successfully pass the final exams, because the teachers work with each of them on individual gaps in knowledge.

School education in Switzerland for Russian students: features

School education in Switzerland, like in any other country, consists of primary and three to four years of study). Thus, school education in Switzerland is secondary education.

Primary school is for children aged five to six. As a rule, children enter primary school after graduating from a pre-school educational institution at the same institution (that is, a kindergarten). It is worth noting that, unlike in the vast majority of countries, any foreign student can enter primary school, since entrance examinations are not required for private schools. During education in the primary grades, students are mainly engaged in the study of a foreign language, which depends on the location of the educational institution (canton). The volume of student workload also depends on the canton – it can vary from 20 to 32 academic hours per week (a five-day academic week is established). Finally, an important aspect of education in primary school in Switzerland is the fact that all disciplines are taught by one teacher – this makes it possible to achieve even greater effectiveness of school education in Switzerland due to more frequent and close communication between the teacher and the student.

Children in Switzerland spend about 6 years in primary school, after which they move on to middle school. The middle link is also not easy, since it consists of two steps – Secondaire I and Secondaire II. The first stage of Secondaire I includes from 3 to 4 years of study, at the end of which students are divided into two groups depending on their performance: one group (usually consisting of successful students) continues their education in the middle link, but already at the second stage – Secondaire II, while the second group (consisting of students who failed to pass the final exams) leave the secondary schools in Switzerland and go to vocational colleges in order to receive a secondary vocational education (Maturité professionnelle) in the future.

This circumstance also occurs in the Russian education system: some students prefer to leave school after the ninth grade and enroll in some vocational college or technical school in order to receive a vocational education. In the future, in Switzerland, students who have received secondary vocational education can enter higher education institutions, but not all, but only those that offer vocational higher education.

So, those students who have demonstrated a decent level of academic achievement move on to the second stage of school education in Switzerland Secondaire II, which lasts another three years and consists in preparing students for the final exams for the long-awaited document – a certificate of secondary full education (Maturité gymnasiale ).

Another important aspect of school education in Switzerland is the lack of a single state language, instead of which French, German and Italian are used equally “officially” in Switzerland. English does not have such a distribution, but it is still able to speak the vast majority of the country’s population. Moreover, schools in Switzerland have the right to adopt the education system or teaching standards and methods of any country in the world as the basis of their activities, so in the German cantons you can see educational institutions similar to German schools. This fact can be explained by the fact that in the course of history a large number of foreign teachers and people of related professions came to Switzerland, who developed the educational system in the respective cantons in accordance with the system in their country. And today Switzerland has an unofficial division into three parts, depending on the language spoken in each of the parts: Italian, French and German cantons.

One way or another, the language of instruction in Swiss schools is not so important for further steps in the field of education, since certificates of secondary education from different educational institutions in Switzerland are mutually recognized throughout the country in different cantons, as well as in other European countries, USA, Canada and many others. At the same time, students who graduated from a secondary school in Switzerland can enter higher schools in Switzerland without having to pass entrance exams. If you plan to enter universities abroad in Switzerland, then the entrance test cannot be avoided, and it will be much better if the language of instruction at the university coincides with the language of instruction in a secondary school in Switzerland. The same rule applies in reverse: when graduating from a Swiss private high school operating on the basis of the educational standards of any other country, students must pass an additional exam for admission to universities in Switzerland, and a language test must also be passed.

As for the start of the school year in Swiss schools, there are also some specific aspects. The fact is that in each canton of Switzerland the academic year can begin on its own time – from mid-August to mid-September, however, in most educational institutions, the international day of knowledge – September 1, is taken as a starting point. However, it is better to further clarify this information when choosing an educational institution, unless, of course, your plans depend on this date.

Specifics of secondary full vocational education in Swiss schools

Those students in Swiss secondary schools who fail to achieve a high level of achievement in Secondaire II are sent to vocational schools for a full vocational education. I must say that vocational education is very popular among the Swiss, there is nothing shameful for them to leave a secondary school and get an education in analogues of Russian vocational schools (it goes without saying that even the most ordinary vocational college in Switzerland will give odds to many universities and Russian institutions). Vocational education is academic studies at a college or technical school two days a week, combined with a three-day practice, or internship, in any enterprise in Switzerland, which is selected depending on the profile of training. At the end of their studies at a college or technical school, graduates are awarded a certificate of secondary vocational education (which in Switzerland is called Maturité professionnelle). This document gives graduates the right to receive higher professional education at the university, but not in any: it must be a professional higher educational institution. In such institutions, holders of certificates of secondary vocational education are not required to pass entrance exams upon admission, but the most prestigious and elite applied universities require passing certain exams.

Thus, one part of the students continues their studies at the second stage of secondary school, which includes, among other things, preparation for entering Swiss leading and prestigious higher education institutions. The second part of the students can either study in the same educational program, but with a lower academic load, or go to colleges to receive a vocational secondary education. Mention should be made of the possibility of transition of students who demonstrate some progress in terms of academic performance from groups with relatively lower levels of academic achievement to other groups. However, it is very difficult.

The procedure for admission to Swiss schools

Despite the fact that the educational system in Switzerland is rather complicated and peculiar, any foreign student from any country in the world, including Russian students. Private boarding schools accept girls and boys from all over the world for education, including on a free basis (however, it is almost impossible to enter a free place, unless, of course, you have Swiss citizenship).

When a foreign student enters primary school or Secondary I, the vast majority of private schools in Switzerland provide him absolutely free foreign language courses necessary for admission (the choice of language directly depends on the location of the educational institution and the language of instruction). These educational foreign language courses are held right in the building of a private boarding school – so students can see and get to know the place in which they will study, as well as get to know other students and teachers.

If a foreign student is admitted to the second stage of Secondaire II, the student must also complete a foreign language education course in order to be successful. In these language courses, the student will be able to improve his level of proficiency in one or another foreign language in order to successfully pass the entrance test. This is necessary in order to adapt a foreign student to the language environment, to give him basic knowledge about subjects in a foreign language, to introduce him to terminology. Every year more and more foreign students seek school education in Switzerland. In this regard, the teaching staff of most schools have developed entrance tests in a foreign language, which allow them to “screen out” children who need additional training before direct education in a Swiss secondary school.

Thus, compulsory schooling in Switzerland means the education of schoolchildren between the ages of six and 16-17, while secondary school in Switzerland refers to primary classes and secondary education itself. The middle link consists of two stages – Secondaire I and Secondaire II, as a result of which the student, by the age of 18, already has a Swiss-style certificate of complete secondary education.

School education in Switzerland enjoys well-deserved recognition throughout the world due to its high efficiency and unsurpassed quality. It is also necessary to mention the fact that, according to many eminent international education associations, the level of training in educational institutions in Switzerland is at a higher level than the average indicators of the countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

High school benefits in Switzerland
Education in Switzerland is of excellent quality, like everything produced in this country.

In a Swiss school, a student is waiting for:

• High qualification of teachers
• Possibility to choose the training program
• Advanced Methods
• Opportunity to study in any of four languages: English, German, French, Italian
• Proficiency in several languages ​​by the end of training
• Excellent technical equipment
• Comfortable living conditions
• Prestigious diploma
• Opportunity to enter universities of any country in the world
• Emphasis on the comprehensive development of the individual, a lot of creative activities and sports
• Openness to foreigners
• Acquaintance with the children of the most famous people on the planet – from monarchs to show business stars

The traditions of these schools were laid down in the middle of the 19th century. Their development and popularization in the world was facilitated by the attractiveness of Switzerland for wealthy people. Swiss conscientiousness, consistency and attention to detail have helped to create an education system of exceptionally high quality. The beautiful alpine nature and climate of Switzerland complete the picture.

The best private schools in Switzerland

The vast majority of boarding schools in Switzerland offer an excellent quality of education, paying attention not only to the intellectual, but also to the physical development of students. However, each educational institution has an individual character and style of learning, which is important to consider when choosing a school.

• TASIS is one of the most famous schools in the country, combining the educational traditions of Europe and innovations in education, in which the United States leads. The school has preparatory classes for children 4-6 years old.

• Leysin American School offers several programs for study and training in classes of 8-10 people, and students visit ski resorts twice a week.

• La Garenne International School is specially designed for young children – children from 4 to 14 years old study here, education is bilingual from kindergarten. For kids, classes are provided for the development of speech, a lot of creativity and outdoor games.

• Surval Montreux is a girls’ school with 70 girls aged 13-19. Students are taught etiquette, housekeeping and dancing, but the educational opportunities of the school are not limited to this. Education is carried out according to the American or British program, and after graduating from the school course at the age of 17, many remain for an additional one-year Liberal Arts course. His program includes travel, acquaintance with the art and culture of different countries, the study of entrepreneurship and international relations.

The most prestigious educational institutions are members of the Federation of Swiss Private Schools. Today it consists of 33 schools, each of which approaches the qualifications of the teaching staff with special attention and implements several international educational programs.

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Main languages ​​of instruction in private schools in Switzerland:

• Deutsch

• English

• French

• Italian

Swiss boarding school programs

Since children from different countries study in Switzerland, in addition to the national program, you can choose programs from other educational systems. Swiss schools successfully prepare for the university of any country in the world!

Most private schools offer several programs to choose from:

• International Baccalaureate is a popular program that first appeared in Switzerland. Students are preparing to enter European universities, receive a fundamental education in all basic disciplines with a special emphasis on mathematics. The main language of instruction at IB is English;
• High School Сertificate and Advanced Placement – US curricula, presented in American-style international schools;
• GCSE and A-Levels – British study programs that allow you to prepare for further higher education in the UK;
• Baccalauréat français is a French general education program for ages 11 to 16. Further, students can switch to a specialized program lasting three years. Such training opens the doors of the universities of France, Belgium and Switzerland itself, as well as Canada, to the graduate;
• Abitur is a German program that is divided into technical, natural science and humanitarian areas. It is difficult to study, but the successful completion of the course will allow the graduate to apply for admission to prestigious German universities;
• Scuola Secondaria Superiore – Italian program. Allows you to choose a specialization relatively early: at the age of 14, students can give preference to the humanities, natural or exact sciences, studying, however, the basic course in full. This program is in demand by foreign students of Swiss schools, perhaps, to the least extent;
• Maturite is a Swiss program that is not widely distributed in private educational institutions. As part of the curriculum, students learn three languages.

Types of secondary schools in Switzerland

Boarding schools for girls

These schools create conditions for learning, all-round development and personal growth, taking into account gender differences. Practice shows that the academic performance of students in such conditions is higher than in coeducational schools. The program includes more humanitarian disciplines, art and, of course, sports.

Schools for boys

Different from the British, but the spirit of competition is present here. And also a greater bias towards the exact sciences, more masculine sports, an emphasis on decision-making responsibility – all that a man still needs in adulthood.

Blended schools

They are chosen by most parents. Boys and girls study together and participate in extra-curricular life, and are placed in different buildings under the supervision of educators.

British

At the end of such a secondary school in Switzerland, a certificate of secondary education is issued – GCSE (in the international version – iGCSE). Two years of high school give A-Levels. With such a diploma, your child will be accepted at universities in the UK without additional preparatory programs.

The oldest school in Switzerland offering a British program is St. George’s School in Clarens (Montreux), founded in 1927 for the education of girls. Today, both girls and boys from 3 to 19 years old are taught here, and the reputation of this educational institution is impeccable.

The British curriculum is also presented in the following private schools:

• Brillantmont in Lausanne;

• Institut Rosenberg in St. Gallen is one of the top three in the country and accepts students from the age of 6;

• in Pre Fleuri in Villars, children from 3 years old are studying;

• La Garenne International School in Villars-sur-Ollon, where children from 4 to 14 years old are taught under the British EYFS and Key Stage programs.

American

The first private school in Switzerland to offer a US curriculum was TASIS, opened in Montagnola in 1960s. It was created for the children of American diplomats, but soon began to accept other students. Today, the European IB program and the American AP program are being implemented here in parallel.

The American program is widespread in Switzerland. It can be found in the following schools:

• Brillantmont in Lausanne accepts students from the age of 14;

• College de Leman in the suburbs of Geneva teaches children from the age of 6;

• at the Ecole Beau Soleil in Villars, the Anglo-American section is represented from the age of 12;

• Ecole D’Humanite is located near Lucerne. Children from 10 to 18 years old study here;

• The Institute Monte Rosa is located in Montreux, an hour and a half from Geneva. You can study here from the age of 9, and graduates successfully enter US colleges.

• Institut Ftan is located near St. Moritz and accepts students from 10 years old.

• Leysin American School in Leysin is popular with foreigners – about half of all students come from the United States. Accepts children from the age of 14 and teaches in accordance with American educational standards. However, you can choose to study at the IB.

German

The Abitur program is quite complex and slightly less common than, for example, the French Baccalaureate. It is worth choosing for those who want to continue their studies in German in Germany or Austria.

In Switzerland, there are also classical German gymnasiums that accept students on a full board basis. One of them is the Institut Sonnenberg in Wilters, where children from the age of 10 study.

Studying according to the educational standard of Germany is also possible in the following educational institutions:

• Ecolle Schmid in Brig is open to students aged 12-18 and offers separate linguistic and computer programs;

• Institute Rosenberg in St. Gallen from the age of 6;

• Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz in Zuoz is designed for students aged 10-19.

French

The Baccalauréat français program involves studying only in French. The certificate allows you to enter the universities of France, Switzerland, Canada and Belgium.

One of the largest French sections in the country is the College de Leman, an international school in the suburbs of Geneva. More than 600 students study here, children are accepted from the age of 6. In addition to French, you can choose the American program and IB.

The French curriculum can also be mastered at the following schools:

• Ecole Beau Soleil in Villars, where the French program is accepted from the age of 8;

• Institute Monte Rosa in Montreux – from 9 years old;

• Pre-Fleuri in Villars – from 3 years old.

International

International schools have always been distinguished by internationality, because they were originally created for the children of foreigners who came to Switzerland to work. Today, Swiss international schools continue to send children from wealthy families around the world to study. It doesn’t make much sense for the Swiss to send their children to private schools because the public schools are good enough. Over 90% of students in private schools are foreigners, so no one feels like a stranger.

Considering the certain social level of the people who send their children here, it can be said that your child will study with the rising generation of the world’s elite.

Among the most famous international schools in Switzerland are American Tasis and Leysin American School, as well as Ecole Internationale de Geneve, the largest international school in the country, which provides education in two languages.

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Stages of study and age of students in Swiss schools

In Switzerland, you can send your child to school as early as 4 years old. Although more often, of course, they become first-graders at the age of 6. Prior to this, children are often sent to kindergartens, for which there is a very high demand in Switzerland. Toddlers spend most of the day playing games and learning languages. Many private gardens in Switzerland operate at schools, which helps children to smoothly adapt to learning.

Primary school education takes six years, which are devoted to general development and languages. At this age, a child from another country is helped to adapt to a new environment by the increased attention paid to children by teachers and educators.

The first level of secondary school takes three, sometimes four years. At this stage, it turns out whether the child is ready to study further in the academic program. Students who want to go to university in Switzerland move on to upper secondary school and prepare for the federal exam. Those who do not need higher education receive secondary vocational education.

The school curriculum has five directions, denoted by letters from A to E. Each of them has 10-12 compulsory subjects, plus two to four additional disciplines in accordance with the profile: foreign languages, natural, humanities or economic sciences.

The Swiss secondary education program is considered the most complex, providing comprehensive preparation in academic subjects and fluency in three languages. A certificate of graduation from a private school in Switzerland opens up wide opportunities for a graduate for further education, including at universities that occupy the top lines of world rankings.

Atmosphere in Swiss schools

In the lower grades of private boarding schools, children do not have special requirements. The efforts of teachers and educators are aimed at the harmonious and calm development of the child. It is believed that the talents inherent in nature will definitely show themselves at the right time. Much attention is paid to the development of creative abilities – each school has a theater, as well as opportunities for music and visual arts.

The program of junior schools in Switzerland includes mathematics, natural sciences, history and geography. In terms of knowledge, junior schoolchildren in Switzerland lag behind their Russian peers – but they speak three languages ​​and do not know what myopia or scoliosis is. Many activities are carried out in the form of a game in nature.

At physical education lessons, children master skiing and cycling, sailing, rock climbing and swimming at a very high level.

The older the high school student in Switzerland, the richer the curriculum. Since foreign education systems provide for a rather early specialization, the program for studying three to six subjects chosen in high school is quite complex. So the guys are rapidly expanding their knowledge base, while consciously choosing the disciplines that are necessary to prepare for the university.

The extracurricular life of pupils of boarding schools is also rich and interesting. Everyone can make art – play musical instruments and sing, design or just draw. There are many educational and entertaining trips to France, Austria, Germany and Italy on the weekends.

Location and infrastructure of private schools in Switzerland

Private boarding schools are usually located in picturesque places, in the foothills of the Alps or along the shores of lakes. Transport accessibility is not a problem. Some schools even have their own runways and helipads.

The geographical location affects the features of education in Switzerland: the country is divided into 26 cantons, and the same number of educational systems are here. Most schools are concentrated in the French-speaking cantons. In second place are the cantons, where German is predominantly spoken. Least of all private schools in the Italian region of Ticino. The choice of programs and rules in different cantons may vary, but parents do not need to worry about this: all graduates of any private or public school take the unified federal exam.

However, the existing differences must be taken into account when choosing a school for a child, and Allterra Education specialists will help you with this. We will take into account the wishes of parents to the program, the location of the school, the language of instruction and other nuances.

School equipment in Switzerland

Swiss private schools offer premium quality services. As a result – exceptionally high-quality equipment for classrooms, campuses, sports facilities. Starting from a drama circle with its own stage and ending with a yacht club on the shores of Lake Constance or Lake Geneva, everything is staffed, in good order, accessible to every student. You can even bring your pet with you and keep it in the local stable.

Their fitness centers and swimming pools eliminate the need to go beyond the school grounds. The latest computers and scientific laboratories allow you to put into practice the acquired knowledge. The atmosphere in the school is conducive to constant development.

Accommodation and meals in Swiss schools

Comfortable conditions have been created for school students: the rooms resemble rooms in high-class hotels or sanatoriums. Older children often live alone in a room with their own bathroom. The younger guys are placed in twos. Each student is assigned educators, whose duties include monitoring the comfort in everyday life, academic performance and extracurricular life of the student.

The five meals a day are especially varied in schools located in the French-speaking and Italian cantons. In German cuisine a little more modest, but there is no need to complain here either. The menu in Swiss boarding schools is distinguished by the variety and quality of dishes.

Academic year and holidays

The academic year in Swiss boarding schools begins in September and ends in June and is divided into three trimesters. Between them and in the middle of each trimester – holidays. As a rule, at this time, students go home.

Approximate schedule of trimesters in Switzerland:

Swiss private school fees

The average price for a year of study at a boarding school is about 70 thousand Swiss francs. Although what kind of “average” price can we talk about in a country that provides such a choice of opportunities! We will select options for your child in accordance with the wishes of the budget.

Tuition includes accommodation, meals, sports and other extracurricular activities, as well as school and sports uniforms and textbooks. It is worth considering flights home and back during the holidays. As can be seen from the previous paragraph, a lot of them are recruited during the year.

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School enrollment in Switzerland

You can enter a Swiss private school at almost any age, but it is better not to wait until high school. The younger the child, the easier it is for him to learn languages ​​and adapt to an unfamiliar environment. Having left home at the age of 11-12, by the time of high school, the guys join the educational process, and studying in a foreign language does not present any difficulty for them.

In order to comply with all the formalities and choose a school in Switzerland that will meet your expectations, Allterra Education specialists will consult, reserve a place for your child, translate the necessary documents and send them to the school, and help prepare for the trip.

Secondary education in Switzerland | Conditions for admission and study

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Switzerland is proud not only of reliable banks and delicious chocolate, but also of elite boarding schools. There are several obvious factors that make Swiss secondary education attractive to wealthy Russian families:

1. Location in the center of Europe, the country’s political neutrality, high living standards, security, clean environment and mild climate create excellent conditions for living and studying.
2. Studying in a Swiss school, the child will learn to speak fluently not only English, but also at least one of the official languages ​​of Switzerland.
3. If in the classical British school the pedagogical process is based on discipline, and living conditions are rather Spartan, then in Switzerland pedagogy is focused on the needs, abilities and possibilities of each individual child, it supports the natural joy of children from learning about the world around them.
4. After graduating from a Swiss educational institution, the child is easily assimilated and integrated into the local society. Moreover, studying in Switzerland makes it possible to obtain citizenship of the country.

As a rule, Russian students can enter boarding schools from the age of 10, but if they wish, they can go to study in Switzerland later – up to 15-16 years old. Many parents prefer to send their children to high school when the child is more independent and ready to be away from the family.

Things to consider when choosing a school in Switzerland

Location of the school

Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. Even if teaching is conducted in English, students must learn at least one more language. It depends on geography which second foreign language will be a priority. This does not mean at all that if the school you choose is located in a French canton, your child will not be able to learn German or Chinese, or even Russian. However, outside the school there will be a French language environment, which means that the learning process will be several times more effective.

64% of the Swiss population speak Swiss German, which differs significantly from classical German. French is spoken by 22% of Swiss and is the main language in Romandy (the French-speaking part of Switzerland). Italian is used by the inhabitants of Ticino and parts of the canton of Graubünden (in total, 8% of the inhabitants of the country speak it). Romansh is common in the canton of Graubünden, with less than 1% of the population speaking this language. The vast majority of people in Switzerland speak English fluently.

Curriculum

It is necessary to decide in advance which certificate you are striving for and choose a boarding school that teaches according to the corresponding program. You have several options: Swiss-developed International Baccalaureate (IB), British Curriculum, Swiss Matura, French, German or Italian matriculation. The choice depends on where you plan to continue your studies after school. For example, the Swiss Matura is not as universal as the IB, but it is a pass to Swiss state universities, which occupy the first lines of world rankings in many technical areas. In addition, some Swiss private schools offer programs with a specialization in certain areas, such as business, commerce, hospitality, and marketing.

IB International Baccalaureate (Diploma Program)

Teaching language: English

The IB Diploma allows you to continue your studies at any English-speaking university, be it Switzerland, the UK, the USA or any other country. According to statistics, IB graduates have the highest percentage of admissions to the top 100 universities in the world. The program provides a broad education, develops not only academic, but also the creative abilities of students, a sense of social responsibility. It is considered one of the most prestigious and high-quality secondary education programs in the world.

British program (A-level)

Teaching language: English

The British program involves early specialization: in high school, students study only 4 profile subjects. Such a narrow focus allows you to study the chosen disciplines as deeply as possible, without wasting time on areas of knowledge that are not interesting for the child. Just like the IB, the British system diploma allows you to enter English-speaking universities around the world.

Swiss Matura

Teaching language: German, French or Italian depending on the region

The Swiss Matura diploma is the only way to gain admission to an undergraduate program at a Swiss public university without taking additional exams or wasting two years of extra study. Switzerland is among the countries with the best education in the world in physics, computer science, architecture, geography, natural sciences and many other areas. It is important to bear in mind that it will be much more difficult for holders of Swiss Matura to enter universities in other countries than for applicants with IB or A-level diplomas.

Like the Swiss diploma, the French, German and Italian matriculations are the right choice if you plan to continue your studies in one of these countries. In all other cases, it is better to give preference to more universal international diplomas.

School size

Some families choose schools with a large number of students, striving for maximum socialization of the child and deeper immersion in the international environment.

Other parents gravitate more toward “home schools” with no more than 80 children. With such a large number of students, it is possible to create an individual approach to each child. The atmosphere in such chamber boarding houses can be called truly family.

Tuition fees

Tuition in a private school starts from 18,000 francs per year (16,800 euros) for full-time education and from 45,000 francs per year0 (42) and full board. The cost of studying for the IB program starts from 55,000 francs (51,000 euros) per year for tuition and full board.