Education and research

For a country lacking in natural resources such as Switzerland, a well-educated work force and constant innovation are its most important capital.

The Swiss education and research policy is designed accordingly. Public schools, universities, postgraduate studies and international private schools and boarding schools are known worldwide for their quality. The federal structure of the country also ensures proximity of the business world and research institutions to the education system, as well as high quality. One special feature of Swiss education is the dual training system: students have a choice between the traditional educational path at high schools and universities, or trade and industrial vocations and careers in the service sector, where they receive hands-on training on the job.