Official Languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh
Total Population: 8.5 million
Federal Confederation divided in 26 cantons
Capital: Bern (de facto)
Main cities: Bern, Zurich, and Geneva.
Official Languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh
Total Population: 8.5 million
Federal Confederation divided in 26 cantons
Capital: Bern (de facto)
Main cities: Bern, Zurich, and Geneva.
The education system in Switzerland is very diverse because the constitution of Switzerland delegates the authority for the school system mainly to the cantons. The country has a wide variety of schools ranging from public, private, bilingual to international schools, the education standards are extremely high.
The structure of Switzerland’s system begins with primary education (a sort of kindergarten), then a lower secondary education followed by an upper secondary education, which may even include vocational training. The highest level, tertiary level education, is university level or higher education.
In 2018, Switzerland ranked #28 in the PISA worldwide tests, measuring 15-year-old school students’ scholastic performance on mathematics, science, and reading.
My experience with NSE has been exceptional, the program of study selected by NSE is tailor-made for each student. The routine at the dorms, creates a great a community of different cultures. Without a doubt a highly recommend NSE.”
“My experience as a mother was very positive, NSE selected a school that inspired me with tranquility and security. Martin Staffolani, helped us a lot, he is always available for any questions. I recommend NSE services it is a safe bet.”
“Going abroad can be a difficult choice, after NSE professional presentation, with so many details, the follow-up we felt reassured. The result is that our daughter has been so happy with the program that she will extend for a second year, we count on NSE support.”
“When I knew, I would have an interview to be admitted to the school, I was terrified. But since I talked to NSE advisor I felt comfortable and at ease, the interview training was fluid; NSE helped me throughout the application process.”
“At the beginning, I was not ready to let my daughter go. But NSE’s counselling was the best thing that could have happened to me as a mother, I immediately felt that NSE’s advisor would become part of our family. We were fortunate and relieved.”
“NSE helped me with the tips to obtain a scholarship at Brookes Westshore, they always gave me the right information and helped me in each step of the process. I was successfully admitted and awarded a $5,000 scholarship.”