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Educational System in Switzerland

Originally inhabited by Celtic tribes, Switzerland was later ruled by the Romans and Germans. It established itself as a confederation of cantons in the 14th century and maintained a policy of armed neutrality. Today, Switzerland has a strong economy focused on banking, pharmaceuticals, and engineering. The country's education system includes mandatory primary and secondary school, then options for vocational training, higher education, or university. Governance is shared between the confederation and cantons, with cantons funding universities and vocational programs. Students can study fields like science, business, law, and languages to attain degrees from bachelor's to doctorate level.

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Educational System in Switzerland

Originally inhabited by Celtic tribes, Switzerland was later ruled by the Romans and Germans. It established itself as a confederation of cantons in the 14th century and maintained a policy of armed neutrality. Today, Switzerland has a strong economy focused on banking, pharmaceuticals, and engineering. The country's education system includes mandatory primary and secondary school, then options for vocational training, higher education, or university. Governance is shared between the confederation and cantons, with cantons funding universities and vocational programs. Students can study fields like science, business, law, and languages to attain degrees from bachelor's to doctorate level.

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Originally inhabited by the Helvetians or Helvetic Celts Under Roman rule 1st century BC & 4 century AD Followed by the

rule of the Germans (Deutchland Language) August 1, 1291, first Switzerland observed national day- peaceful pact with Roman Empire and the Germanic rule

1315 & 1388, establishment of cantons (provinces or localities) due to struggle between Venetians and French Half Catholics & Half Protestants.Calvin & Zwingli (Protestants) Federal State armed neutrality 1815 Direct Democracy Formed and became the 2nd industrialized country next to Great Britain during the 1st world war People are very Patriotic Products: chocolates, watches, swiss knives, experts in banking & research in medicine.

Educational System in Switzerland Program Age Nursery 3 Pre School-Kindergarten 4-5 Primary Level 6-15 Secondary Level I 14-15 Secondary Level II (First phase of noncompulsory education) an Apprenticeship with On-the-job-training and theoretical courses at vocational school

Graduates received diploma called advanced federal certificate Either during or after their apprenticeship, they are attending further courses for baccalaureate degree, preparation for the admission to the universities Matura schools- Cantonal Schools Grammar School, Lycee General education in seven basic subjects, a major and a minor..a route to go to universities.

Program Age Tertiary Level 16-21 Tertiary Level A focuses in research and applied research (Traditional Universities and the federal Institutes of technology) Tertiary Level B.focuses in vocational education & training, certificates & diploma exams, & courses at the colleges of higher vocational education & training

Program Age Masters Degree 22-30 Doctorate Degree 30-up Distance learning and Open University were also offered in Switzerland considering that this country was the first to use computer in banking and training professionals around the world. (Geneva Switzerland)

Confederationsupervises and funds the Federal Institutes of Technology. Is responsible for the promotion of research. Communeslegislates on higher vocational education and training and the universities of applied sciences. Cantons.funds vocational education & training, the universities of applied sciences and the cantonal universities

Are responsible for the universities and are the main source of financial support. Run the universities of applied sciences and many colleges of higher vocational education & training. Supervise the universities of applied sciences.

Science Engineering Banking Courses, Business, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Medical technology Law, Social works, environmental Management Military, Technological courses Languages Hospitality & tourism Education, Distance Learning & diploma Program Agriculture, Masters and Doctorate degree etc.

Secondary grading system6 point scale 6 Outstanding 4 Pass 3-2-1 Fail

Three numerical grading systems used by universities a 1-6 scale; a 6-1 scale and the 10 pts. Scale Highest on scale: 6/1/10 Pass/Fail level: 4/3 (3)/6, (pass mark); 2(1)/6(5)/2 , (fail mark) Lowest on scale: 1/6(5)/1

Pass Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude

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