Education at upper secondary level
 |  | After nine years of compulsory education, adolescents pass over to the upper secondary level. The upper secondary level is split up into general education and vocational education. General education students are students of Matura schools and Specialised middle schools (Fachmittelschulen). The vocational education can be enhanced with tuition in the vocational schools or in a full time school during the vocational training, such as training workshops or full-time vocational schools. |
Graduation
Education at upper secondary level lasts from two to four years. Approx. 90% of the adolescents in Switzerland graduate with a certificate. Successful vocational education ends with the corresponding graduation certificate.
Depending on the type of graduation at the upper secondary level, studies at the tertiary level can begin - either at university (universities, Federal Institutes of Technology (ETH), universities of applied sciences(FH), vocational education at tertiary level (Higher Universities of applied sciences(HF), vocational exams, higher vocational exams).
Development of the upper secondary level
Universities and universities of applied sciences and employment organisations have influenced the development of the upper secondary level since the beginning of the 19th century. The upper secondary level is currently undergoing a process of reform. Significant goals of this reform are facilitating access from one type of school to another, improving coordination and a generally enhancing quality.
Education at upper secondary level lasts from two to four years. Approx. 90% of the adolescents in Switzerland graduate with a certificate. Successful vocational education ends with the corresponding graduation certificate.
Depending on the type of graduation at the upper secondary level, studies at the tertiary level can begin - either at university (universities, Federal Institutes of Technology (ETH), universities of applied sciences(FH), vocational education at tertiary level (Higher Universities of applied sciences(HF), vocational exams, higher vocational exams).
Development of the upper secondary level
Universities and universities of applied sciences and employment organisations have influenced the development of the upper secondary level since the beginning of the 19th century. The upper secondary level is currently undergoing a process of reform. Significant goals of this reform are facilitating access from one type of school to another, improving coordination and a generally enhancing quality.
| Upper Secondary Level - Swiss Federal Statistical Office |
 | Exams on Upper Secondary Level (German) |
| Pupils on Upper Secondary Level (German) |
