Articles: Education
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How is education changing?
A case study looking at how OBS looks at the future
Obersee Bilingual School (OBS) has two campuses Pfäffikon and Wollerau, both near Zurich. It was founded in 2003 and has a strong commitment to a modern approach to education with a true bilingual German/English approach. They aim to build critical thinking skills in each student and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow.
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What makes international schools stand out?
Key differences between international and local schools
Many expat families depend on international schools when moving abroad. An easier adaptation process and transferable curricula are usually among the main deciding factors when it comes to choosing a school. However, the following additional factors also set international schools apart from other private and public alternatives.
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Bilingual education in Switzerland
Private Gymnasium
Established in 1888, the private Gymnasium guides and supports students starting from the 5th class of the primary school on their educational path to the state-recognised Swiss Matura examination. At this private school, all the education programmes of the Progymnasium, as well as the upper and lower schools of the Gymnasium can be attended bilingually (German/English).
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