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As a Swiss citizen, I really, really like our model. The only problem I see, is that foreign people from all kind of countries don't know this system and think
by Dreami 8y ago
As a Swiss citizen, I really, really like our model. The only problem I see, is that foreign people from all kind of countries don't know this system and think that their kids have to go to a "Gymnasium" to reach a university-level education later. That's probably something we should emphasize more!
- zhdc1 8y agoThe Swiss/German/Central European model is extremely confusing for expats, like myself, who grew up outside of the country. Here's a (simplified) diagram of how it works, for anyone who's interested: https://www.edudoc.ch/static/web/bildungssystem/grafik_bildung_e.pdf https://www.edudoc.ch/static/web/bildungssystem/grafik_bildu...
- zorked 8y agoI'm a foreig parent in Switzerland and have been put through several hours of being told that Gymnasium is not the only way. I think foreign parents in particular are concerned that their kids are being trapped by a complicated system out of their future chance at a higher education.
- m_mueller 8y agoThat‘s the poinz though, there is no trap. You have bridges from vocational education to academic at multiple points - 3rd year gymnasium, vocational maturity, university entrance exam for both bachelor and master. Or you go through one of the very high quality vocational bachelor (and now also master) programs.
- Dreami 8y agoOne point I see, if your kid would go for an apprenticeship with the attention of going to a uni of applied sciences later, but then you decide to move to another country. But that's kind of something I can imagine, since your kid could also simply stay there and live as an adult.