1. August 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss German cantons spark controversy by dropping French for English
Growing number of German-speaking cantons choose to prioritize English over French in primary schools, raising concerns about national cohesion.
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- Only 12 out of 19 German-speaking Swiss cantons currently teach French as a second language in primary schools
- German-speaking cantons are increasingly prioritizing English over French in primary education
- The shift from French to English instruction has sparked national debate about Swiss cohesion
By The Numbers
63%
Percentage of German-speaking cantons currently teaching French
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