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Schools by educational level

In Switzerland, compulsory education includes nearly 90% of educational institutions. Post-compulsory educational institutions are generally larger.

School status

Public sector schools account for the majority of schools in compulsory education. The private sector share makes up 44% at upper secondary level and 59% at tertiary level.

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Educational institutions, 2021/22
Educational level Total of which private
Compulsory education 9'427 10%
Upper secondary level 864 44%
Tertiary level 424 59%
FSO – Educational institutions statistics (SBI)
Updated: March 2023

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Schools by educational level

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