Diversification of Tertiary Education in Switzerland.

Overview & Synopsis

The structure of Switzerland's educational system is described including the types of secondary schools and/or courses and the system of tertiary education. Fields of study, types of institutions, and characteristics of tertiary education in Switzerland are discussed. The chapter on students covers admission procedures, trends in enrollment, success and failure in tertiary education, and research in tertiary education. The relationship between tertiary education and the employment market is examined. Finally, reforms instituted in primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, and vocational and technical education, teaching training, and higher education are outlined. (SPG)