Swiss Review / December 2021 / No.6 25 Paper prices at a record high There is a paper shortage in Switzerland, as in the rest of Europe. Paper prices are soaring as a result. This is having a serious impact on newspapers and magazines, including “Swiss Review”. In view of this, please note again that readers can pay a voluntary subscription to help fund the print edition of “Swiss Review”. Your support expressed in this way will help us to offer the “Review” on paper in the same quality for many years to come. The bank details for the transfer of voluntary subscriptions are as follows (please note: cheques cannot be cashed): IBAN: CH97 0079 0016 1294 4609 8 Bank: Berner Kantonalbank, Bundesplatz 8, CH-3011 Bern BIC/SWIFT: KBBECH22 Beneficiary: BEKB Bern, Konto 16.129.446.0.98 Organisation of the Swiss Abroad Fao Mr A. Kiskery Alpenstrasse 26, CH-3006 Bern Reference: Support Swiss Review Payments by PayPal: revue@aso.ch Apprenticeship or university? Or even both? Swiss Abroad can also benefit from the excellent and diverse range of educational opportunities available in Switzerland. In Switzerland, it is also possible to study at university after completing an apprenticeship. Unlike in many other countries, the education system in Switzerland is characterised by a high degree of flexibility. Anyone who has the necessary qualifications can, inprinciple, complete the training of their choice. The educational pathways can therefore be very varied. Around two thirds of all young people choose the path of a vocational apprenticeship after completing compulsory schooling. Some of them complete the apprenticeship with a vocational baccalaureate, which opens direct access to a university of applied sciences at university level. With a further year of schooling, the so-called Passerelle, it is also possible to study at a “traditional” university. One third of young people continue to attend a general education school such as a Gymnasium after completing compulsory education. The Swiss “maturity certificate” provides direct access to one of the 10 Swiss universities or to the federal institutes of technology (ETHZurich, EPF Lausanne). Holders of a maturity can also complete a vocational apprenticeship or study at a university of applied sciences with a one-year internship. Apprenticeship Three- to four-year vocational apprenticeships are available in over 250 professions. During an apprenticeship, apprentices receive a modest wage. Three days aweek they usuallywork in the training company and two days they attend vocational school. However, there are also full-time vocational schools. Universities studies In Switzerland, there are three types of higher education institutions offering Bachelor’s and Master’s studies: ■ ■ Universities of applied sciences offer practice-oriented programmes, aswell as art andmusic faculties.With a Bachelor’s degree, entry into the working world is usually smooth. ■ ■ Universities and institutes of technology offer courses in law, economics, mathematics, natural science, humanities, and social science. The Federal Institutes of Technology (ETHZ and EPFL) focus on engineering, mathematics, and natural science. ■ ■ Universities of teacher education provide teacher training at all school levels. Information and contact details The team at educationsuisse speak English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. They can help you find the correct answers to your questions and give support on specificmatters. For further information or queries, email info@educationsuisse.ch or call +41 (0)31 356 61 04. (RG) educationsuisse Tel. +41 31 356 61 04 Fax +41 31 356 61 01 info@educationsuisse.ch www.educationsuisse.ch Organisation of the Swiss Abroad Alpenstrasse 26 CH-3006 Berne Tel. +41 31 356 61 00 Fax +41 31 356 61 01 info@swisscommunity.org www.revue.ch www.swisscommunity.org Our partners: Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad Tel. +41 31 356 61 16 Fax +41 31 356 61 01 info@sjas www.sjas.ch
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