July 29, 2025|
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|4 months agoFrench Language Education Under Threat in German-Speaking Switzerland
Growing controversy as more German-speaking cantons consider dropping French lessons in favor of English, raising concerns about national cohesion.
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- Only 12 out of 19 German-speaking cantons currently teach French as a second language in primary schools
- There is a growing trend among German-speaking cantons to prioritize English over French education
- The shift away from French education has sparked concerns about national cohesion
By The Numbers
63%
Percentage of German-speaking cantons currently teaching French in primary schools
They Said
"Not teaching French in Swiss German schools could weaken national cohesion"