Swiss Curriculum

The Swiss Curriculum reflects Switzerland’s high standards of education and its multilingual, globally oriented approach to learning. It combines academic rigor with practical skill development and encourages independent thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness. International schools in Thailand that follow the Swiss Curriculum often align with Lehrplan 21 or Plan d’Études Romand, depending on whether they follow the German or French speaking cantonal system.

The curriculum covers key learning areas such as Languages, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts while promoting bilingual or trilingual education. Students advance from Primary Level (Primarstufe) ages 4 – 12 yrs to Lower Secondary (Sekundarstufe I) ages 12 – 15 yrs and then to Upper Secondary (Sekundarstufe II) ages 15 – 19 yrs, where they may pursue the Swiss Matura, the Bilingual Matura, or the International Baccalaureate (IB). These qualifications are recognized by universities in Switzerland and worldwide, reflecting the strength and versatility of the Swiss education system.

FAQs

1. What is the Swiss Curriculum?
The Swiss Curriculum is a comprehensive education framework based on Switzerland’s national standards that emphasizes academic excellence, multilingual learning, and holistic development.

2. What qualifications do students receive?
Students may graduate with the Swiss Matura, Bilingual Matura, or International Baccalaureate, depending on the school’s program and language track.

3. How is the Swiss Curriculum taught internationally?
International Swiss schools in Thailand adapt the national curriculum to an international setting, maintaining Swiss education quality while incorporating global perspectives and English language learning.

4. What languages are taught in Swiss schools?
Most Swiss schools offer instruction in at least two languages, typically French and German or English, promoting linguistic fluency and intercultural understanding.

5. Is the Swiss Matura internationally recognized?
Yes. The Swiss Matura is accepted by universities in Switzerland and around the world as a qualification that reflects high academic standards and multilingual proficiency.

List of Schools in Thailand that offer the Swiss Curriculum