9. April 2025|
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|8 months agoSwiss Education System Ranks Among World's Best
Study highlights Switzerland's successful public education model, with high quality standards and strong public trust outperforming private alternatives
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- The Swiss education system is decentralized with each of the 26 cantons managing its own school system
- Public primary school is free and comprises eleven compulsory school years
- Around two-thirds of Swiss youth complete basic vocational training
- Switzerland has a dual vocational education system combining theory and practical training
By The Numbers
76%
Swiss citizens satisfied with their education system
5.6%
GDP invested in education by Swiss public sector
4.9%
OECD average GDP investment in education
They Said
"Historically, the system has been spared disruptions and been able to develop continuously"
"In no other country do so many young people complete dual basic vocational education and training after compulsory schooling"