Spotlight on Culinary Schools in Switzerland

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Our fourth installment of our Spotlight Series is focusing on one of our favourite subjects – food! Are you interested in running a professional kitchen? Or would you like to learn the skills needed to give The Great British Bake Off some competition? Switzerland offers some brilliant culinary schools for you to choose from: The …

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Spotlight on Hospitality Schools in Switzerland – part 1

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Welcome to our third installment of our Spotlight Series. This week we’re looking at hospitality schools – founded in Switzerland over a hundred years ago, there’s certainly plenty to choose from. Read on to find out more and don’t forget to check out our round-up of boarding schools and private universities. The Networker – Glion …

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Spotlight on Private Universities in Switzerland

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Thinking about studying in English in Switzerland? This list is for you! Following on from our boarding school post last week, we thought we’d shine a light on some of the private universities in Switzerland. Be sure to check out the full range of university subjects you can study too! And if you’re interested in …

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Spotlight on Boarding Schools in Switzerland

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We’re shining a light on boarding schools that stand out from the crowd. Switzerland is synonymous with private education. Boarding schools have been popular in the country for over 100 years. It attracts every type of high profile student from around the world. They include the Rockefellers and Olympic athletes (including famous Russian figure skater …

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The Perks: Day Student VS Boarding Student

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We asked two former pupils to share the highlights from their school days Experience of a boarding student “Boarding school gave me so many benefits. Depending on your home situation, it can be a little overwhelming at first but it really does become a home away from home. As a boarding student, you can always …

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Holiday Camps: We Bet This Isn’t What You Expected

How do you feel about holiday camps? When you think of holiday camps, it perhaps isn’t always the most inspiring of ways to spend school holidays. But fortunately, this isn’t your parents’ version of camp. Still not convinced? We’re here to change your mind. Winter Camps It’s winter break, the days are short, it’s cold …

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Which University Subject Can You Study in Switzerland?

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Check Out Our English-Speaking University Subject Guide Are you still searching for your university subject? Studying overseas can often be restricted because of language barriers. However, every university we work with teaches in English. We’ve rounded up all of the courses on offer, so you don’t have to! Arts & Humanities Arts & Humanities are …

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Life as a Student in Switzerland

What is it really like to study in Switzerland? When people think of Switzerland there’s usually a fairly standard thought process: Is that where IKEA is from? (Hint: Switzerland isn’t Sweden) What language do the Swiss speak? (Check out our Switzerland in 2 minutes: Languages post) Isn’t it all just cheese, chocolate and snow? And …

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Is it still safe to study in Switzerland during the pandemic?

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Back to school: What can students in Switzerland expect? As students are slowly returning to their schools and campuses for a fresh academic year, schools are navigating the new normal with the experience gained from the past year of the pandemic.  Children and young adults at any school become a part of an extended family, …

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What are Third Culture Kids and Why Does It Matter?

What are third culture kids, what are the benefits and challenges they face and how to navigate them.

Sending your child to an international school brings amazing opportunities and benefits. Discovering different cultures at such a young age helps encourage tolerance and understanding in a world struggling with divisiveness. In fact, studying in a different culture to your own leads to such a lasting impact that it has its own term: Third Culture …

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