Swiss Learning Magazine - 2nd edition by swiss-learning

Autumn-Winter 2006-2007

Pascal Couchepin, Swiss Minister of Education

"We are happy to have 20 to 25% of foreign students"

Life as a boarder Alumni memories High schools portraits & Universities panorama Heidi's country from A to Z

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Contents

Editorial

Since the first issue of this magazine appeared, we have organized with great success the first international promotional event, in Turkey, under the banner of Swiss Learning.

“We are happy to have 20 to 25% of foreign students”

Exclusive interview with Pascal Couchepin, Swiss Minister of Education

The importance of an alumni tradition By Ambassador Raymond Loretan, Consul General of Switzerland in New York

Prof. Martin Killias, standing for theory and research

"Keeping on conducting surveys recognized as of benefit to the country is a strong point of success for Swiss universities and institutes like ICDP", defends the pioneer criminologist

Swiss A to Z : the unofficial glossary of Heidi’s country

A little history

"Switzerland, a model to the world"

Swiss Learning first international event taken over by great coverage

St.Gallen University : a "business academy"

Ten Master programmes very much in the air

Global competition for the best talent

Chairman of UBS AG Marcel Ospel point of view

Alumni Corner

Private schools education to know from insiders. Part I

Universities of Applied Sciences – a success story "The close-to-practice education offered make their graduates highly employable", points out Blaise Roulet, Head of UAS Centre, OPET

Portfolio

Art exhibition

USI, the newest University in Switzerland

By Prof. Marco Baggiolini, former President of the University of Lugano

Bologna’s challenge about to be taken up

Latest news about the European reform implementation

Uncertainties and certainties

Alumni Corner

Dr Clavel writes down his thoughts about the international situation

Private schools education to know from insiders. Part II

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The idea “Switzerland, a model for the world”, adopted by the Turkish press on the occasion of this event, persuades us to promote even more the excellence of Swiss education around the world, to join forces on a common platform, and to unify the synergies of the public and private sectors while respecting their individual identities.

Geneva : the world in one small city A region in the limelight

Practical guide

Flip through it for a factual acquaintance with both public and private education systems

Swiss education system

An overall view

High Schools and Hotel Schools

Portrait gallery

Universities of Applied Sciences and Universities

Panorama

swissUp ranking

Our objective is to promote those educational institutions which represent the long and distinguished pedagogical traditions of our country, and it is with great pleasure that we welcome two new establishments who are guarantors of our “savoir faire” : the Institut auf dem Rosenberg in St Gallen and the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, near St Moritz. This second edition includes the prestigious participation of Mr Pascal Couchepin, Swiss Minister of Education, Ambassador Raymond Loretan, Consul General of Switzerland in New York, and Mr Marcel Ospel, Chairman of UBS AG. The words “we support such an initiative”, spoken in the course of our interview with Pascal Couchepin, can only encourage us to continue the work that we have undertaken. We hope that this edition of Swiss Learning tells you “everything you ever wanted to know about Swiss education”. Enjoy reading

Alma mater comparative survey

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Writing Bontron&Co Madeleine von Holzen · Camille Bozonnet

Director Dr. Jean-Daniel Clavel

Illustrator Isabelle Pralong

Christophe Xavier Clivaz

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Couverture : Università della Svizzera italiana

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“We are happy to have 20 to 25% of foreign students” Exclusive interview with the Swiss Minister of Education Dealing with the third sector and the two polytechnic schools, Pascal Couchepin underscores that universities rank high on the international scene By Christophe X. Clivaz

Why is Switzerland considered the country of education ? It is a long tradition, based on the fact that Switzerland is a country of few natural resources. The only resources we have are intelligence and culture. Switzerland is a multi-cultural country where, traditionally, the population speaks several languages. This drives the country naturally to turn towards education, culture and training. Famous pedagogues, such as Pestalozzi, have revolutionized the educational approach to children, by taking them seriously and no longer considering them as beings who have to be “tamed”, but rather as human beings who have to develop. In addition, Switzerland, proportionally to its number of inhabitants, occupies the first positions as regards to publications in academic reviews of international reference, and to the number of Nobel Prizes it has received.

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One country, seven million inhabitants, four cultures, 26 cantons, 26 educational systems. Sounds chaotic, doesn’t it ? If you put it like this, it might indeed seem complicated! However, our educational system based on a three-level institutional system (community, canton and federation), is very well structured and responds perfectly to our needs. At the primary level, it is the responsibility of each canton. At the secondary level, the system responds to the requirements needed to obtain the Maturité (the equivalent of a high school diploma), and the criteria are decided by the Confederation. At the university level, there are two polytechnic schools that co-exist and are linked to the central state, and ten cantonal universities. In the near future, a common (Confederation, cantons) management institution will be established.

PHOTOS : MAGALI GIRARDIN

What is the role of the Ministry of Home Affairs ? The Ministry intervenes very little at the primary level. At the secondary level, the State Secretariat for Education and Research, which is part of the Ministry, works on the preparation of Maturité programs and sees that the conditions and qualifications to obtain the Maturité are respected. The main task of the Ministry is to deal with the third sector and the polytechnic schools.

“University education should not be reserved for an elite”

What is the role of private schools in the economic development of a region ? Switzerland has always offered quality services to its international clients, such as boarding schools, private schools, hospitals,

etc. Concerning the economic development of a region, we are pleased by the existence of a strong private school sector. These schools suit the different requirements, offering, for example, education in foreign languages. They represent, then, a complement to and healthy competition for the public system.

Minister, what would you say to a student’s parents to convince them to send their child to a Swiss boarding school and opt for a Swiss education ? Switzerland has several great selling points: there’s already a budding international scene in Switzerland. The social climate is good. Security and the lack of political risks and of serious crime

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are also part of our everyday life. The general climate allows young men and women to develop in an ideal environment. Although Swiss universities are very advanced in research, university fees remain very low. How do you manage to deal with this paradox ? Our political vision of education is that everyone should have access to it, notwithstanding his/her income. This means that the public universities’ selection does not depend on costs, but rather on the quality of the students. Our objective is that university education should not be reserved for an elite. Is this system almost unique in the world ? Yes, and sometimes we even get cases of foreign students who want to study in Switzerland, but hesitate to come because they consider school fees here “too cheap” in relation to other universities.

Pascal Couchepin Head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs Born in 1942 in Martigny (VS), Switzerland Married, with three children

Degree in Law, University of Lausanne, Switzerland Barrister

1979–1998

National Council Deputy of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

1989–1996

Chairman of LDP’s parliamentary group Board member of several companies in the energy, communications and mechanical engineering sectors Has also held such offices in the health sector and in organizations for the handicapped

1998–2002

Elected Federal Council member Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs (including the federal offices of agriculture, foreign trade, labor and professional education) Representative of the Swiss Confederation at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Held the title of Governor of the World Bank and of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

2003

President of the Swiss Confederation

2003–

Head of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (responsible for social security, health, education, university, research and cultural issues)

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What is the proportion of foreign students ? We are happy to have a ratio of 20 to 25% of foreign students in our universities. The proportion is certainly one of the highest in the world, and we make an effort to increasingly propose programs in English. Some faculties have only tens of students. Is this still viable in the 21st century ? It is understood that this costs money and we must remain rational. But universities must respond to a series of different needs, and be updated in research. They must benefit the regional economy by developing activities that provide people with highlevel education, not with the intention of obtaining Nobel prizes, but to fulfill the needs of the regional community by occupying the posts of doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc. Does an initiative such as Swiss Learning, which promotes Swiss education, both private and public, on the international scene, sound interesting to you ? It is ideal and we support such an initiative since it’ll bring together the best Swiss ‘actors’ on the international scene. This project allows our Swiss universities and polytechnic schools to be better known, and the private schools to stand out from the competition, by setting very strict selection criteria to participate in this project.

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Ten quotes by Pascal Couchepin Science

Immigration

“Today, the question we need to address is how the dialogue between the natural sciences and humanities can help to get the relationship between science and citizens back on track.” From his opening address on 14 September 2006, at the first World Knowledge Dialogue Symposium (WKD), an institutional initiative to bridge the gap between the natural and the human/social sciences.

“Immigration is always a shared chance : for the person arriving and for the host country… For it to be a chance, immigration must be controlled. Regarding policies on foreigners and asylum, one must not behave as an angel, nor as a fool, as said Pascal – the great, the true.”

Le Nouvelliste, 15 September 2006

Religion

Culture “Cinema plays an important role as a reflection of societies and cultures, apart from the fact of its influence over them. We see how A Clockwork Orange represents the phenomenon of violence, and I myself am personally fascinated by Asian movies that open windows for me, today, onto the societies of Hong Kong and Korea.” 24 Heures, Région La Côte, 5 August 2006

“[It is necessary] to lower the price of books. This would increase readership and increase sales by booksellers and publishers. I will never be satisfied while I have not managed to achieve this.” Le Temps, 29 June 2006

Health “A healthcare system is not only a matter of costs, but also of growth.” Consider alongside the healthcare market, the growth of prevention and preservation measures, including, for example, organic food, the wellness industry, fitness, and plastic surgery… 24 Heures, Région La Côte, 30 August 2006

War in Lebanon “Peaceful and festive, Switzerland must not lecture. But it can provide emergency assistance to the human misery suffered in the Middle East, which it already does. We also wish to be able to assist in the reconstruction of peace in that region.”

Le Matin Dimanche, 30 July 2006

With respect to the forty years since the Nostra Aetate declaration by Pope Paul VI, which was a foundation for inter-religious dialogue: “Respect is a fragile flower, which must be constantly cared for. It is easy to destroy, but very difficult to reconstruct. We must accept that reconciliation takes time.” Le Nouvelliste, 30 June 2006

The Swiss Federal Council “Doris Leuthard must forget everything she read and heard about the atmosphere in the Federal Council, which is said to be close to hell. It’s better to keep quiet, as hard as it may be. But Mrs. Leuthard has already shown that she has the nerve…” Le Matin Dimanche, 30 July 2006

Wishes for the year 2006 “We must find a more optimistic vision of our future. When we possess the willingness to solve problems, better solutions are found.” Le Matin Dimanche, 30 July 2006

Some free time ? “I walk up to my chalet, I read on my chaise longue and I bake fruit pies !” Le Matin, 5 August 2006

Le Matin Dimanche, 30 July 2006

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Abroad

The importance of an alumni tradition Cultural diversity and quality of teaching are essential components of the "Swiss touch" By Ambassador Raymond Loretan, Consul General of Switzerland in New York

A vector of Swiss values Experience shows that the United States’ alumni tradition is a very effective method of diffusing and reinforcing Swiss values and interests. Former American students who have had the opportunity to receive top-quality education in Switzerland are rightly proud of their achievement and have many happy memories of their experiences abroad. Moreover, they form a strong network of highly-qualified people who are destined to hold executive positions and will provide a valuable source of support and advice for our country. They have a “Swiss perspective” of our standards and can empathize with our concerns more than any other foreign visitor. Studying in a foreign country leaves an imprint on young people's minds more than knowledge or values alone ever will. It enables them to feel and understand what it means to be Swiss on a deeper level and create a strong and broad-based network of people from similar backgrounds who – even though they live all over the world – will have this shared experience in common.

raise the profile of our high-quality school network among potential new American students. They can learn about us and find out information about our schools, which in turn may kindle the desire within them to come and experience Switzerland for themselves. Moreover, alumni are an invaluable source of support for their former Swiss schools, often supporting new alumni and providing a forum where they can forge friendships and business relationships with people from a similar background. Personally I consider this network of very highly educated people and their alumni as an important Swiss affinity network throughout the world and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them to be such good Ambassadors, not only of our schools and institutions but also of our culture and of the Swiss spirit.

Raymond Loretan Ambassador and Consul General of Switzerland in New York, USA

swissroots The strong cultural connections made between the young citizens of Switzerland and the United States constitute another very important aspect of the Alumni tradition. The bond of friendship and cultural exchanges provide the opportunity to interact with friends or relatives, share ideas and find out information about their respective countries. As a platform for exchanges between American and Swiss people, our SWISS ROOTS program; www.swissroots.org, pursues the same idea of prolific cultural interactions and exchanges. I invite all readers to have a look at this website and to become a member of our swissroots family.

An affinity network throughout the world Once they have returned to the United States, former students take part in alumni associations, which gather once a year, organize social events, publish newsletters and magazines, and raise funds for their “alma mater”. This is a good way for us to

Born in 1955 in Sion (VS), Switzerland Married, with three children 1981–1983

Degree in Law, University of Fribourg, Switzerland Assistant Programme Officer, United Nations Institute for Training and Research, New York, USA and The Hague, Netherlands Assistant in Private Law, University of Fribourg, Switzerland

1983–1987

Admission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Personal Secretary to the Secretary of State, Bern, Switzerland

1987–1990

Personal Adviser to the Federal Councilor and President of the Swiss Confederation (1990) Prof. Dr. Arnold Koller, Bern, Switzerland

1991–1992

Counselor in European Affairs of the Canton of Valais, Switzerland

1993–1997

Secretary general of the Swiss Christian Democratic Party

1997–2002

Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, Singapore

2002–

Ambassador and Consul General of Switzerland in New York, USA

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Standing for theory and research “Keeping on conducting surveys recognized as of benefit to the country is a strong point of success for Swiss universities and institutes like ICDP”, Professor Martin Killias, pioneer criminologist By Camille Bozonnet

Professor Martin Killias has just left the University of Lausanne, where he built a twenty-five-year career in the field of criminal law and criminology. He produced, with his small team, a valued collection of surveys concerning homicides and other acts of violence, juvenile delinquency, feelings of insecurity, social reactions to crimes, etc. If the amazing success of the US TV show CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) has brought him too many students in recent years, it contrasts distinctly with his modest beginnings in a closet-sized office, from which grew the now renowned and powerful ICDP (Institut de Criminologie et de Droit Pénal). Now on his way back to Zurich, where he studied, Martin Killias is not willing to paint a rosy picture, but he nevertheless shares his optimism for the future.

questions, good ones, and plenty of silly ones, too. It’s still the case today. I can hold a seminar in Zurich without me participating! The University of Lausanne is the opposite. You face a systematic silence no matter how many direct questions you ask. Silence makes teaching easier, however.

Did you learn anything noteworthy along your academic road ? Zurich’s self-learning policy is quite close to the system I experienced at the State University of New York at Albany. Classes are much more interactive there, students asking thousands of

What are the qualities of Swiss universities ? Languages first. Our teaching is not “symbolic”. Everybody is able to read and write in English and in a third foreign language. Then I would mention our intellectual open-mindedness, the two being intimately linked to each other. We do not know everything and

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How do you explain this situation ? It’s due to the different mentalities, of course, and to the school systems not encouraging the same processes. Studies are much more structured in Lausanne and guided by strong rules. Which is good for excellent students, a large majority of them actually, as it is an extremely selective university. And bad for average students who lack initiative. However, I do not judge any system. But I would love something in between.

PHOTOS : CLAUDIA KOPITZ

we are always very careful to use quotations from every country or so, because we have access to them in their original languages. Which is definitely not the case of all European countries, speaking for example, of French and German researchers. It would be interesting to rank European universities according to the extent they integrate research conducted outside their borders into their publications.

“I am personally amazed at the number of foreign students coming and wishing to come”

Are you proud of the ICDP’s reputation abroad ? I am personally amazed at the number of foreign students coming and wishing to come. But there are a few objective indicators. Although there’s not a clear ranking, it looks like we are one of the top centres of criminology in Europe, probably the second one in terms of the number of the Institute’s publications. A trump card for our 22-person office. We are very active, perhaps thanks to its small size. In the contrary you often

keep to yourself and your own personal career. But the main reason is research. It’s most fortunate that our universities do not yet separate research from teaching.

Why ? Because, as a teacher, it gives you the opportunity to confront your students with your research, something you haven’t sorted out yet. On the other hand, it gives Master’s and PhD students the opportunity of “learning by doing”. It is therefore absolutely crucial to have strong research projects at those levels. Keeping on conducting surveys recognized as of benefit to the country is a strong point of success for Swiss universities and institutes like ICDP. Is the system in danger ? Yes, it kind of is. It used to be small. Thirty years ago, less than ten percent of each birth cohort attended any university. With

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Martin Killias Full Professor of Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Zurich Born in 1948 in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland Married, with three children 1972

LLM, University of Zurich, Switzerland

1979

MA in Sociology and Social Psychology, University of Zurich, Switzerland

1979

PhD, University of Zurich, Switzerland

1980

Bar admission, canton of Zurich, Switzerland

1980–1981

Postdoctoral Scholar of Criminology, State University of New York at Albany, USA

1981–1986

Associate Professor of Criminology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland

1984

Part-time judge, Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland

1986–2006

Full Professor of Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland

2000

Foundation of the European Society of Criminology

2001–

Head, ICDP (Institut de Criminologie et Droit Pénal), University of Lausanne, Switzerland

2006–

Full Professor of Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Zurich, Switzerland

the number of students exploding, we are moving more in the direction of professional schools. If we extend the university system any further in this direction, we’ll lose its spirit, its specificity and end up proposing poor programs. Universities must focus on their mission, i.e. a combination of theory and research. How else can the ICDP attract foreign students ? The strong presence of international teachers is highly appreciated. Which brings us back again to languages. We are also heavily involved in establishing international mobility. To that end, we often prefer informal agreements over formalized conventions and complicated processes of mutual recognition of diplomas. So far, it has proved to be quite functional ! Finally, our centre hosted over two years (2000-2002) the European Society of Criminology, which aims to encourage scholarly, scientific and practical exchange and cooperation among criminologists in Europe and elsewhere. It offered us extra international connections. Are you going to build an institute of criminology in Zurich ? No, I’m not. It’s unreasonable. Our country is too small. The

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ambition is to keep to research as much as we can in Lausanne and foster the synergy with the criminalistics. But I would love to help develop a bilingual program between Zurich and Lausanne. That would draw universities towards each other. Cooperation between universities is the key to maintain our high level and our renowned success abroad. Even if it’s not the philosophy to be found everywhere, it is absolutely crucial to fight against centrifugal strengths and increase current cooperation. It is a big issue that I am personally deeply involved in since the beginning of my career. Will you miss your people ? I will. Definitely. But I’m confident about ICDP’s future. The potential is there to continue on a very high level. I am more concerned about excessively long tenures and institutes totally shaped on one individual. Young people must see they do have perspective and might eventually take on positions of authority. I defend smooth successions and continuity.

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Natalia’s point of view Multiple prize-winning student Natalia Stadnic left Kishinev, Moldavia, to do research after having followed a Master’s program in history. First, she decided to go to France, but finally joined Martin Killias’ Institute at the University of Lausanne in 2004 – without any regrets.

working in the ICDP on the victims’ database and to participate on surveys for the European Society of Criminology. Besides, it was an extraordinary opportunity to familiarize myself with a big choice of subjects, meaning a very good base to build on. I learnt what I can do and what I want to do.

Why Switzerland ? Moldavia pushes its excellent students to go to high schools abroad. My pre-doctorate director in Kishinev was interested in my academic future. And he would not have agreed to me going anywhere. Being a Fellow with a grant for one year, I could have experienced learning French, but it would have lasted only one year, without any perspective after the Master’s. It is a chance, but a one-year chance. As he’d heard about Lausanne’s reputation, he advised me to search for more information on the Internet. So I discovered ICDP’s website. Speaking French and having finished my paper on the evolution of the mentality of prisoners in 19th-century Moldavia, the information I found about the Master’s in Criminology got under my skin.

Did you make the right choice ? Sure. A Master’s degree in Criminology from Lausanne University already allows you to stand out in the European circle. It then gives you the green light for almost any PhD in the criminology research area. I am now more than ready to do research in my field.

What happened then ? I wrote an e-mail to Mr Killias, who invited me to come to Switzerland. He was very interested in my research project for a PhD and was a great help in guiding me to the Swiss Confederation’s grants. Cooperation with federal authorities is a specificity of Lausanne’s University. When did you start ? Professor Killias insisted on me doing a two-year Master’s degree beforehand, to complete my basic formation in history and penology, showing there the Institute’s opening onto the different profiles, especially those not directly suitable. Didn’t you feel like you were losing your time during this extra two-year period ? No, I did not. The ICDP is one of the best criminology centres in Europe. I also met there famous teachers from Switzerland, and also key figures from Holland, Germany, Great Britain, New Zealand, the USA, etc. I’m also learning German and Italian on top of French. Mr. Killias encourages people to be fluent in different foreign languages. In 2005, I had the chance to start

“A Master’s degree in Criminology from Lausanne University… gives you the green light for almost any PhD in the criminology research area.”

Which is ? Criminal and penitentiary policies. How do you consider the future ? I’d like to continue my research. If the specialization in criminology doesn’t exist in my country, the chair does in the Faculty of Law. I’m careful at keeping some contacts I have there with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Justice. What I’m looking for are people willing to collaborate on international projects and surveys. I stand for research.

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“Switzerland, a model to the world” Milliyet newspaper headline

Swiss Learning organized its first international event, which took place from 25-29 April 2006 in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey By Christophe X. Clivaz school. “Once, I left the boarding house during the night to meet my girlfriend,” remembered Mr Bugra. “She picked me up with her car, but when we stopped at the traffic lights the car next to us was being driven by our school director ! But tonight,” he added, “I am going to drive my director for dinner.” DR

Its success was evident on Sunday, 30 April, when Swiss Learning had the opportunity to present Swiss schools and universities on CNN Turk in a 1-hour TV broadcast. The show focused on the quality of Swiss education considered from various viewpoints including a safe and secure society, an international environment and faculties, and a beautiful natural setting. All these elements combine to make for a kind of “Swiss touch” that attracts many parents, the proof of which was the large turnout at the Swiss Education workshop where Leysin American School, Le Rosey, Beau-Soleil, Brillantmont, Collège du Léman, Glion and Les Roches were represented.

Great reports Press coverage, however, had already confirmed the interest of the Turkish market in Switzerland. More than ten articles were written during the week of the event. Milliyet newspaper headlines heralded the “World famous Swiss schools” and “Switzerland, a model to the world”. Nuran Cakmakçi from Hürriyet mentioned that : “In each school there is a family for every student. Schoolmates take the role of brothers or sisters and the teachers become mothers or fathers.” The alumni of Swiss universities and Swiss boarding schools also took an active part in the event’s celebration. More than 200 people attended the cocktail parties given by His Excellency Walter Gyger, Ambassador of Switzerland to Turkey, and Consul General André Brohy. They were given the opportunity to share their long-lasting affection for their former school or university, and to show that the friendships they built during their studies have remained strong over the years. One of the “oldest alumni” members, Professor Ardan, attended ETH Zürich in the early 1940s. “We have a club of former students and we organize a reunion once a month that gives us the opportunity to forget the stress and to recall good memories,” Mr Engin said pointedly. A number of school directors were present and students refreshed their memories of a few “epic situations” they had experienced at

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This memorable week-long event would not have been possible without the support of Swiss Learning’s sponsors, including Audemars Piguet and Swiss International Airlines, who supported the project from the start. “Swiss schools and Swiss banks are synonymous with excellence, they are in a leading position in their field, and we are proud to support the first international event of Swiss Learning, a support which we are planning to renew next year,” said Pascal Rau, Senior representative of UBS Turkey. This successful event was the first in a range of similar international events being planned to promote the excellence of Swiss education worldwide.

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St. Gallen University: a "business academy" Founded in 1898, the University of St. Gallen (HSG) continues to pursue the goal of providing its nearly 5,000 students with a practice-oriented education, guided by an integrative view of business, economics, law, and the social sciences By Camille Bozonnet titative methods, and their application to practical problems. Nevertheless, HSG trains students to be generalists, meaning they, as Jonas puts it : "are encouraged to think beyond their respective field of study. Courses like Economics, Philosophy or Business Ethics broaden our mind with unexpected ideas”. Underlining this is a great effort to help students to "cope with the complexity and the increasing tempo of everyday life and the working world, as well as changing global developments." ST.GALLEN UNIVERSITY

When Jonas von Oldenskiöld, 25, studied for his first diploma at the Jönköping International Business School, Sweden, he realized that quantitative methods nowadays are an essential tool in economics. Good jobs for economists require profound knowledge of empirical research and analysis methods; the demand for people with these skills is currently high and increas-

Interconnection of scholarly and entrepreneurial thinking

As a pioneer in the implementation of the Bologna model, HSG went far beyond re-labelling existing study programmes, undertaking a comprehensive restructuring of the curriculum. A basic professional training is no longer sufficient to meet the practical world’s increasing claims on the intellectual flexibility and intercultural qualifications of university graduates; therefore, all of their programmes now include Contextual Studies to meet these new requirements. HSG has successfully redesigned its programmes. The demand for graduates is high. Every year more than 100 international corporations come to the FORUM HSG – the University’s official recruiting event – to get in contact with future graduates. Many of these sign a "Studying at HSG is never in an ‘ivory tower’, but always with the means to turn theory work contract before they even receive their diplomas. into practice". Even though it is a young programme, the list of MiQE/F ing each day. Arriving at HSG as an exchange student, he chose alumni is already impressive. Whether the placements are in the from among the ten Master’s programmes and went for a Master private sector or in the academic field, renowned names are in eviof Arts in Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F), taught dence and include Barclays, London; PricewaterhouseCoopers, exclusively in English. “It is exactly what I was looking for and it Zurich; New York University; the University of San Diego, and complements my previous studies perfectly,” he announces. others. The reason for this popularity ? Jonas has the last word. MiQE/F drives students to delve deeper into the field of quantita"Studying at HSG is never in an "ivory tower", but always with tive analysis. It uniquely combines theoretical concepts, quanthe means to turn theory into practice", he observes.

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Career

Global competition for the best talent International financial services companies such as UBS are some of the most attractive employers around. But with competition for the best talent fierce, outstanding training and promotion programmes are vital. Talent development is becoming a cornerstone of successful corporate strategy By Marcel Ospel, Chairman of UBS AG

Switzerland's banks make up one of the most important sectors of the country's economy. Between them they generate (either directly, or indirectly through demand effects on other industries) some 55 billion Swiss francs – 12 percent of the national income. They are also one of the biggest taxpayers. They manage assets worth 4,000 billion francs, including a third of the world's crossborder personal assets. They employ over three percent of the Swiss workforce. Switzerland's banks are offering a large number of qualified positions commanding above-average salaries – with an increasing proportion of them located outside of Switzerland. More than almost any other sector, the Swiss financial industry embodies traditional Swiss values such as openness to the world, innovation, stability, efficiency and discretion. Located at the heart of Europe and at the crossroads of major European trade routes, Switzerland has always had an international orientation. Most Swiss financial institutions were therefore well prepared for the opening up of world markets and the globalisation of supply and demand. Yet that very globalisation has brought with it fierce competition not only for clients and market share, but also for staff. For UBS, recruiting and developing managers has become a central to the firm's corporate strategy. We believe careful talent management,

and the early identification and development of potential leaders, are key factors in securing a company's long-term success. This training philosophy is closely linked to our growth strategy, which aims to achieve organic growth in our defined core businesses while taking advantage acquisitions when appropriate. The key to that lies in the professional recruitment, development, motivation and retention of future talents. Two major advantages when it comes to recruiting such people are the attractiveness of the brand and our firm's reputation. According to Business Week/ Interbrand, UBS is currently 42nd in the list of the 100 best-known firms worldwide. The value of our brand is estimated at 8.7 billion US dollars. The sharp improvement in the public perception of our firm in recent years helps us to recruit top people and is reflected in employee statistics: in 2005, UBS hired 836 people with university degrees (bachelors and masters) – an increase of 53% over the previous year.

“In 2005, UBS hired 836 people with university degrees - an increase of 53% over the previous year“

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Lifelong learning Recruiting talent is only one part of the story, however. What really matters is what happens afterwards. Therefore we encourage a learning culture that gives every staff member the opportunity to continue developing at every stage in their

time can therefore count on management support. It's largely up to individuals to take the initiative in arranging a placement abroad, and drive and commitment are the key factors.

Talent management and the management culture Even the best development programmes are useless, however, if they are not closely linked to talent development and the management culture within the company. At UBS, management makes a direct contribution to these programmes. Members of the Group Executive Board and senior managers regularly take part in management seminars and development programmes for future leaders. Especially talented members of staff are picked out at an early stage and directed towards special training channels. We have entrusted our Leadership Institute with the task of identifying future leaders for our key positions, and giving them the training they need. These seminars offer trainees plenty of opportunity to compare notes, learn and exchange opinions with top managers. As a result, UBS is today regarded as one of the most attractive employers in the world.

Education and research

career, making the best of their individual strengths and talents. Last year, we spent over 200 million francs on staff training and development worldwide. Behind these figures lie numerous promotion and development programmes. One of them is a global Graduate Training Programme (GTP) aimed at the best university and college graduates. Some 220 graduates are currently attending this programme, which offers general training modules that are standard across the firm, coupled with material specific to certain regions and types of business. International rotations with on- and off-the-job training units support the development of graduate trainees, with an eye to their future function within the bank. At the same time, the firm also supports traditional learning programmes. Because UBS is active in many markets around the globe, there are plenty of opportunities for talented staff to take on international assignments. Anyone who is interested in working abroad for a

Of course, it would be misguided to assume that we can win competition for top talents solely through measures within our firm. The brightest talents also go where the best universities and research institutes are. The Swiss banking sector has therefore championed moves to create within Switzerland a leading global education and research institution in the field of banking and finance. The Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) was set up with our help last year. Its aim is not to establish a training institution in its own right, but rather to build on the existing capacities of Switzerland's universities. It co-finances research professorships and supports specific projects. It also plans to combine existing further education and postgraduate diploma programmes in the financial sector and offer qualifications including a masters degree in 'General Bank Management'. Swiss banks are already extremely attractive, internationallyoriented employers with great future potential. At UBS alone, we have around 600-700 unfilled vacancies at present in Switzerland alone; and given the economic power of emerging markets in areas such as Asia and Latin America, the trend is set to continue for some time yet.

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Swiss Universities Sciences – a success The close-to-practice education offered by the newest form of third-level institutes make their graduates highly employable By Blaise Roulet, Deputy Director, Head of University of Applied Sciences Centre, Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology OPET It is ten years since the legal bases for a new form of third-level institute in Switzerland entered into force. The motivation behind this educational reform was the desire to revitalise the economy and to enhance the Swiss vocational education system by extending it to the tertiary level. Apprenticeships, chosen by around two thirds of Swiss school-leavers, were supplemented by the introduction of the professional baccalaureate. The majority of incoming UAS students have passed through this education path. Today, UAS offer a wide range of degree courses and advanced education opportunities in the fields of technology, business, design, health, social work and art. Their working languages are primarily German, French or Italian, and in some cases English. As well as teaching activities, the UAS are also active in applied research and development. In this regard, they have an important function, namely bridging the science-economy-society gap. UAS are an important complement to the Swiss higher education system and its traditional universities. Their unique selling points are the offer of a close-to-practice education and focus on innovation.

awarded the seven regional Universities of Applied Sciences authorisation for an unlimited period. In 2005, authorisation was given for the first time to a privately funded University of Applied Sciences, which is subject to the same requirements as its state-funded counterparts. In accordance with the Europewide objectives of the Bologna Declaration, an accreditation and quality assurance system will be introduced for Universities of Applied Sciences in 2006. The Swiss UAS are very successful. Student numbers have continually risen since their creation and today stand at 38,000, of which 16% are foreign students. There is an aboveaverage high share of foreign students (around 50%) in music and theatre. The close-topractice education offered by the UAS make their graduates highly employable. However, the UAS cannot afford to rest on their laurels. They must continue to develop further and set themselves new challenges. They should develop their research activities, improve cooperation with both industry and other third-level institutions, as well as ensure that there is no overlapping in the courses they offer.

Quality guaranteed

Coordinated implementation of Bologna Reform

During their creation phase, the Universities of Applied Sciences underwent a series of quality reviews, or “Peer Reviews” involving national and international experts. They concluded that, compared with international third-level institutions, the quality of the courses offered by Swiss UAS ranked as good to very good. At the end of 2003, the Federal Council (Swiss government)

Switzerland was one of the first countries to sign up to the Bologna Declaration in 1999. Only a few years after they were founded, Universities of Applied Sciences have committed themselves wholeheartedly to this new reform and, compared to other higher education institutions abroad, have efficiently introduced these standards.

“Students numbers have continually risen since their creation”

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Education

PETER MOSIMANN

of Applied story Thanks to the adoption of the Bologna system, Universities of Applied Sciences in the future will be in a position to award the nationally and internationally recognised titles of “Bachelor of Science”, “Bachelor of Arts”, “Master of Science”, and “Master of Arts”. At the advanced education level, they will be able to award the same titles as those awarded by traditional universities, namely “Master of Advanced Studies” or “Executive Master of Business Administration”. Following the assimilation of these titles in the other parts of the higher education system, it will be ever more important for UAS to accentuate their unique profile, i.e. close to both practice and the job market. The UAS are also faced with new opportunities to expand on their current degree courses (which up to now run for three or four years) with the introduction of the Masters level as of 2008.

Ready for further reforms The third level education system in Switzerland remains in a state of flux. To ensure that it is equipped to rise to future challenges, a reform process was launched, entitled “Hochschullandschaft Schweiz” (Swiss higher education landscape), which should reorganise tertiary education over the coming years and subsume

all third-level institutes under a single framework law. In addition to this ambitious project, there are further objectives to be met: stricter management of the entire system, a reduction in the number of governing bodies, as well as greater autonomy for individual third-level institutes. The next reform phase will be concerned essentially with maintaining the individuality of the Universities of Applied Sciences and improving their national and international standing through their full integration in the Swiss higher education network.

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Carole Parodi (www.caroleparodi.com) started in 1995 as an assistant photographer at the Geneva Grand Théâtre. She then became its accredited photographer, specializing in stage photography and artists’ portraits. After a seven-year collaboration, she developed a free-lance career, still close to the Ballet dancers she shot for a fashion series. At the start of this new academic year, she inaugurates teaching her art in Geneva. Talent at a glance.

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Education

USI, the newest University in Switzerland The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) has concluded its first decade. A chance of taking stock of it By Dr Marco Baggiolini, former President of the USI The idea of a University in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland came more than 150 years ago, but several attempts to realize it failed. The long gestation had a major advantage : when USI, known in English as the University of Lugano, was founded, in 1996, the Swiss University System had changed, and new governance and management rules could be applied to accelerate decision making and enhance performance.

Marco Baggiolini Honorary Professor, University of Bern, Switzerland Former President of the USI Born in 1936 in Bellinzona (TI), Switzerland

Rapid growth to excellence Although it was generally recognized that multilingual Switzerland should afford a university of Italian language, the project encountered considerable opposition. We believed in the idea, and resistance was additional motivation, it simply meant that we couldn’t fail ! USI grew rapidly and acquired all the components of a full university, i.e., Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. programs in all Faculties as well as several Masters of Advanced Studies. Two achievements were particularly significant : the rapid development of experimental research in several disciplines, and the increasing involvement in national and international projects and programs. For the whole University, competitive financial support from reputed institutions for the advancement of science increased six-fold between 2000 and 2006. Through research, a university defines its profiles, supports its specialty teaching at the level of Master and Ph.D. studies, and develops contacts and collaborations with other Institutions. In a new University, research is essential for establishing reputation and attractiveness for Faculty members, postdoctoral fellows and

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High school, Medicine and Biochemistry, University of Basel, Switzerland

1963–1967

Assistant lecturer, Biochemistry, University of Bern, Switzerland

1967– 1970

Associate researcher, Rockefeller University, NY, USA Studies on leukocytes as research associate of Christian de Duve (Nobel laureate in 1974)

1979–1983

Head of Immunology and Inflammation research at Sandoz Ltd., Basel, Switzerland

1983–2001

Chairman of the Theodor Kocher Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland Full Professor of Cellular Biology Head of a research group that discovered chemokines

Member of the Swiss National Science Foundation, installed the National Centers of Competence in Research

1992–

Among the 100 most quoted immunologists worldwide and the ten most quoted scientists in Switzerland, received numerous national and international awards

1996–08.2006 First President of the University of Lugano, Switzerland

the Swiss university with the highest percentage of students from foreign countries. Swiss-italian students decreased from 62% in 1996 to 39% in 2006 while foreign students grew from 22 to 49 percent. For the professors, the data are even more impressive: 15% of them are of Swiss-Italian origin, 31% come from other Swiss regions and 54% from other countries… Not bad for an Institution that was expected to remain local ! Our success is due mainly to the choice of Faculties and profiles, to the early adoption of the Bologna system, to the appeal of our thirteen Master’s studies programs, and to the frequent use of English as the teaching language. In the fall of 2004 and 2005 nearly half of the students enrolling in Master studies at USI had earned their Bachelor degree in other universities.

Architecture, a different Faculty

Università della Svizzera italiana

Ph.D. students. Our effort in this direction has put Lugano on the international academic map. The Faculties of Economics and of Informatics became members of the National Centers of Competence in “Finance” and “Mobile communications systems” and other institutes entered collaborative teaching and research programs, e.g., Swiss School of Public Health, Public Management and Policies, Swiss Virtual Campus, Réseau Cinéma Suisse, and many others, with Swiss and Italian institutions.

Attractive for foreign students We are very proud of the international mix of our students and professors. Initially the concern was that USI would become a local university. It actually went the opposite way. Today we are

In the past, studying architecture in Switzerland meant choosing between Zurich and Lausanne. Since ten years, there is an alternative : USI’s Academy of Architecture enriches the offer of the two national Technology schools with its different approach. Several disciplines in the area of humanities integrate a plan of studies centering on the constructed space : its creation, management and renewal, and its relations to society and environment. The centuries-old tradition of architects and builders in the lake regions of Ticino and Northern Italy, and the recent, modern and post-modern revival are the ground on which the Academy was thought and realized. At the Academy, the students work and learn within project studios, everyone at his/her own drawing table, which underscores the central role of the project in architectural education at USI. The studios are headed by architects, known in Switzerland and abroad for their work, who are at the same time teachers and successful representatives of the profession. By regularly changing studio the students are exposed to major trends of international architecture. Presently our 20 studios represent styles and approaches of several European Countries, i.e., France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Holland, Portugal, Spain and the UK, in addition to the four cultural areas of Switzerland.

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Education

Bologna’s challenge about to be taken up "Switzerland finds itself one of the front runners" asserts Susanne Obermayer, responsible for Bologna coordination with the Rector’s Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS) By Camille Bozonnet

JACQUES ERARD

The Bologna Declaration of 19 June 1999 was signed by all students should pursue old degree courses in 2011 according to the European Ministers of Education. It states that "a Europe estimations, confides Susanne Obermayer, of Knowledge is now widely recognized as an irreplaceable Compared to the rest of Europe, Switzerland finds itself "one factor for social and human growth and as an indispensable of the front runners", she underlines. The main reason is the component to consolidate and enrich the European citizenship, completion of the undergraduate cycle’s reform. An other element capable of giving its citizens the necessary competences to face should be mentioned : the introduction of the reform in all the the challenges of the new millenium, together with an awareness disciplines, which is not the case in all European countries yet. of shared values and belonging to a common social and cultural Switzerland looks an exception, particularly regarding Medicine space." In order to achieve the creation of as other countries still such an European higher education area, delve into endless both the learning systems and diplomas are discussions. A Bachelor being harmonized. The new degree course in Medicine is thus is based on two main cycles, undergraduto be found in all ate or Bachelor and graduate or Master. Swiss eponimous Access to the Master shall require successfaculties in 2007. It ful completion of the first cycle, lasting a will undoubtedly minimum of three years. One of the cornerreinforce students’ stones of this standardization concerns the mobility, which is a establishment of a unique system of credgoal fully admitted its – the ECTS system – designed to favour by the reform’s actors : students’ mobility between institutions. universities aim to a University of Geneva, Working area In a way, the Swiss undergraduate cycle’s target-figure of 25% reform is completed, given that all new students will start a of foreign students (inter-cantonal and foreigners) in their Bachelor this autumn in all universities. A Master will graduate cycles. therefore be available in all disciplines in three years, when they For any further informations, official websites of each alma finish their Bachelor. Of course, those who started the old degree mater provide with the needed details. Even though there are still course one or two years ago will continue within the old system. adjustments to set up and individual problems to solve, And it is true that Swiss universities and their different faculties dedicated people are there to answer the questions. And the did not start the reform’s implementation at the same time. The CRUS is working on a database listing the whole of Bachelors and University of St Gallen finished it two years ago while Zurich’s Masters finally available in Switzerland. This tool will help any Faculty of Arts, gathering different heterogeneous disciplines, student to find its way and path career. Bringing the Bologna’s has just completed its preparation. However, less than 5% of challenge to a successful end.

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Uncertainties and Certainties The international situation is increasingly polarized by serious and menacing uncertainties By Jean-Daniel Clavel On one hand, these uncertainties occur at the socio-economic level. The rhythm of fusions and displacements and the loss of jobs continue and, under pressure from growing demographic imbalances, pension funds decrease. The European and North American economies are weak and have a bleak future. We can take as an example the difficult circumstances of the automobile sector and its future effect on national economies. The increasing ecological and climatic problems we face make matters worse. The perspective is all the more worrisome because the polluters turn a deaf ear – they are all too busy increasing their gross national product. On the other hand, there are uncertainties at the political level and relating to security. The situation has clearly deteriorated since 9/11. The measures taken to eradicate terrorism have not had the desired effect, but rather have worsened the situation. The costs of these measures represent a great loss in the other economic sectors that are affected by them. Meanwhile, positions become more radical while international dialogue becomes more difficult. These urgent circumstances beg for alternative solutions, which are just now starting to develop in many countries. As unpleasant as this situation may seem, these numerous uncertainties may yet point to a certainty. National economies, international cooperation, and future generations may recover through the development of research and, most important, through education of the highest standard. A competitive new market in education already exists and involves centres of learning in Bombay, Moscow, Shanghai, Boston, London, Paris, Geneva and Zurich, among other places. Nevertheless, contrary to competition practiced by multinationals in the field of industrial production or computer services, competition in the education sector is also ruled by factors unique to this particular kind of enterprise including whether the local political and social climate is suitable for

study; whether the educational institution is a laic organization impervious to ideological pressure; and whether a stimulating university and cultural environment exists as a window to the world. The presence of modern scientific and technological tools also represents an essential advantage for students, researchers and professors. This is particularly the case in fields such as biotechnology, the nanotechnologies, medical research, new materials, or alternative energy resources. Taken from this perspective, a Swiss education without a doubt occupies a unique place in the world.

Jean-Daniel Clavel Consultant Born in 1946 in Lausanne (VD), Switzerland Married

1967–1969

Swiss forest service

1975–1985

Secretary of embassy, Madrid, Spain; Lima, Peru; and Caracas, Venezuela

1976

PhD in science and technology, ETH Zentrum, Zurich, Switzerland

1985–1986

Counsellor, Swiss delegation to GATT/WTO, UNCTAD and ECE/UN

1986–1990

Coordinator for the CSCE, Vienna, Austria

1990–1996

Minister and Deputy Representative of Switzerland to the OECD, Paris, France

1996–2001

Minister and Deputy Head of the Centre for Analysis and Prospective Studies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bern, Switzerland

2001–

Consultant, and board member of Clavel Consulting, Prévenir SA and Swiss Learning SA

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Geneva : the world in one small city

Diversity One of Geneva’s unique qualities is its rich diversity in contrast to its small size. Although Geneva offers cultural programs and infrastructure (including 1,200 restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world) that any great metropolis would be proud of, life here has remained on a human scale. This scale implies accessibility, both in geographical and human terms. Geographical accessibility, in that Geneva is small enough to move around easily and offers an excellent public transportation network, international airport and train and road network. Human accessibility, in the sense that people here are easier to contact. In most places in the world, making contact with top management of major corporations and institutions can be an arduous task. In Geneva, with its strong tradition of participation in charities, sponsoring and social events, even a

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newcomer can manage to meet the people he needs to. Members of Geneva’s city and cantonal governments also believe in an “open door” policy. Many of the most important international efforts now underway – humanitarian relief, global health, peace initiatives, the establishment of telecommunication standards, the management of water resources and world trade – are coordinated through Geneva-based organizations. The presence in Geneva of these organizations adds an additional resource of expertise and information for companies. For when you are in Geneva, no place in the world is ever far away. OTG-F. Monnerat

It is no accident that so many of the best global companies choose Geneva. Doing business across different cultures demands competent people used to working in a multicultural environment and Geneva’s quality of life and cosmopolitan atmosphere naturally attracts highly educated, multilingual people. With 43 percent of the population originating from somewhere else, Geneva has earned its reputation as an openminded place. In Geneva, working with people of different languages and cultures comes with the territory.

Leading players Geneva's diversity, its international and cosmopolitan spirit represent great business values. This is especially true for the high-added value companies that operate on a global scale and are searching for the best talent to make sure to be and remain the leading players in future. The Geneva Economic Development Office provides companies coming from abroad and those already located in our canton with all necessary advice and help in locating their business operations, better understanding Geneva's specifics and its major advantages. Therefore we encourage all business leaders to contact us in order to get more information about this unique business location that constitutes, without any doubt, a great choice for operations in Europe.

By Pierre E. Jaquier, Chief of the Geneva Economic Development Office

Numerous advantages for life & business Easy access to the whole of Europe ◗

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All major European cities are less than two hours away Europe’s shortest commuting time from office or home to airport Direct access to three major European cultural test markets for companies

The most international and multicultural atmosphere in Europe ◗

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A truly cosmopolitan environment : with 43% of foreign population The meeting place for 23 international organizations, 200 diplomatic missions and permanent representatives, 91 consulates and over 300 international NGO’s Around 140 headquarters of multinational companies

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Home to major R&D laboratories Part of BioAlps - the number one bio-cluster in mainland Europe A favorite EMEA/global headquarters location for leading companies World leader in banking, finance and international trading

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Ranked N° 1 worldwide in terms of quality of life (Mercer Consulting Survey) Mixture of historical city, lake, mountains and countryside offering an unequalled range of activities Lively international community, a rich cultural calendar and an exceptional environmental quality

A highly skilled and productive workforce The cutting-edge in high added-value and technology-driven industries ◗

A major centre for technical excellence and innovation

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A highly-educated population, with 90% of youth having a secondary school certificate

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A multilingual personnel, used to a multicultural work environment High employee motivation

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An international airport, providing a large and complete range of services for business and private travel Very sophisticated telecommunications, with a dense fiber optics network Among world's best meeting venues 130 hotels with 14,000 beds capacity, the biggest hotel resort of Switzerland Four technology parks and three industrial areas

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Legal security Low level of regulation Client banking confidentiality First-class healthcare Excellent public and private education

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The tradition of Swiss private schools dates back to the end of the 19th century when the first establishments opened their doors on the banks of Lake Geneva. The arrival of the Orient Express in 1880 saw demand for places increase with the influx of a wellto-do clientele to our regions. Following a few days of relaxation, parents would continue their journey onwards to Paris, London or Istanbul, trusting their children to the care of our fine schools. During the 20th century the reputation of private schools was reinforced by their education based on tolerance and respect for others. Cultural diversity makes our schools truly unique. Not only do our students learn basic academics in their classrooms, everyone will get first hand experience as young ambassadors and diplomats, meeting with children of different ethnic, linguistic, religious, family and cultural backgrounds. Everyone is a foreigner. No one nationality is a dominant majority. Friendship is the major currency in this universe. Fluency in more than one language after a few years in our country is highly encouraged and attained.

An extensive offer Currently private day and boarding schools in Switzerland accept students from kindergarten through to grade 12. The majority of these schools offer intensive studies in English or French as a second language enabling all students to quickly integrate into the mainstream programme. The possibility to follow bilingual studies is also a popular attraction of Swiss International Schools. Programmes on offer lead to a range of examinations known throughout the world including the IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), the Swiss Federal Maturity and the French Baccalaureate. These certificates are accepted for entry into Swiss universities and to universities in other countries

according to the specific conditions of each institution (check individual websites for their entry requirements). In combination with the development of boarding schools, hotel schools stood as guarantors of the long tradition of Swiss hospitality. To be a member of the Swiss Learning project certain criteria must be met, these include, at least 45 years of experience in the domain of providing education and boarding facilities, with a capacity for a minimum of 150 boarders. Additionally, the establishment should be accredited by the relevant authorities and be accepted into the circle of the member institutions here in Switzerland. The most highly regarded representatives of our great tradition of private education are presented in the following pages. Enjoy the tourâ&#x20AC;&#x2030;! Christophe X. Clivaz

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Aiglon College Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), Independent Association of Prep Schools, and the New England Association of School and Colleges (NEASC). Member of the Round Square, Council of British Independent Schools in the European Community (COBISEC), Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS), and Association des Directeurs d'Instituts de la Suisse Romande (ADISR) Founded by John Corlette in 1949 Aiglon College is a world renowned HMC independent school which aims to produce men and women of integrity and citizens of the world. It offers a well-rounded education in the secure and friendly environment of the Swiss Alps. It is an independent, non-profit, co-educational, international boarding school with an enrolment of 350 students from over 60 nationalities.

Academics Aiglon has developed a unique international curriculum which, whilst having its roots in the English national curriculum, offers a breadth and academic rigour which is widely acclaimed. The Junior School offers a balanced programme for 9 to 13 year-olds with a bilingual English/French approach in the first two years. The Junior curriculum is specially designed to lead seamlessly to the Senior School programme. In the Senior School, the students (13-18 year-olds) are prepared for (I)GCSEs and subsequently A(S)levels, SATs and TOEFL. The school offers an ESL (English as a Second Language) programme for all non-English speakers aged 10–16 years. Academic success and personal development is ensured through the individual attention paid by the high number of dedicated staff who seek to develop the full potential of each student. Facilities include a new world languages centre, eight science laboratories, library, outstanding art and music departments, multipurpose sports courts and a state-of-the-art computer network which is linked to all areas. The school is also a centre for the College Board, TOEFL and some AICE exams at subsidiary levels. Students are prepared for entry into the world’s leading universities and alumni have access to an extensive global network.

Boarding & Pastoral Care Academic study is complemented by outstanding pastoral care. Each of the eight boarding houses, organised according to age

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and gender, have Houseparents and tutors who encourage a supportive, happy and homely environment. The school also has a Health Centre and a Student Welfare Officer.

Sporting Activities Sports and expeditions form an essential component of Aiglon’s approach to the development of the students’ personality and character. The wide range of sports includes skiing, basketball, tennis, soccer, athletics, gymnastics, swimming and volleyball. Expeditions take place at weekends and activities include camping, climbing and skiing under expert and qualified supervision. Students are exposed to diverse experiences and are encouraged to achieve their full potential across many different dimensions, academically, physically, spiritually and socially. Service and responsibility are fostered through social service and through the Round Square organisation. The school is also a centre for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Vacation courses Aiglon also runs short languages courses throughout the year. The Summer School offers a three-week residential language course in English or French combined with an exciting range of sports and activities. In the winter, Aiglon provides a Snowsports and Languages programme which combines expert tuition in either English or French with fun on the slopes.

Aiglon College 1885 Chesieres | Switzerland T + 41(0)24 496 61 61 | F + 41(0)24 496 61 62 www.aiglon.ch | info@aiglon.ch

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Brillantmont International School Fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Founded in 1882 Brillantmont International School is located in a leafy park in the centre of Lausanne, overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps, just 40 minutes from Geneva International Airport. The school has remained in the same family since its foundation in 1882 but has constantly evolved to best meet the needs of its student population, which represents over 35 different nationalities.

Academics Brillantmont International School is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school prepares boys and girls aged 13-18 to enter universities throughout the world via either the British Programme which prepares IGCSE and A Level examinations or the American Programme, the completion of which leads to the High School Graduation Diploma. SAT and TOEFL prep are offered and students are closely guided in their future choices by our experienced college counselors. Small class sizes and a strong emphasis on technology in the classroom create an ideal learning environment for our students. Our interactive website facilitates academic contact between all members of the school community – parents, students, teachers and the Direction. Certain programmes are offered to students unable to stay for a complete school year.

Boarding Brillantmont International School welcomes 150 students, of which around 90 are boarders. They are housed in single or twinbedded rooms in the various boarding houses, which are organized according to age and gender. A resident housemaster and housemistress supervise the boarders whilst aiming to maintain a family atmosphere of dialogue and exchange. A nurse looks after our students’ health and organizes regular workshops which deal with their well-being. The recently renovated accommodation is of an excellent standard and areas of relaxation and leisure aim to create a home from home.

Sporting and leisure activities Brillantmont International School is proud to offer a wide range of sporting activities which take full advantage of the local amenities and the seasonal offerings. School teams compete against other nearby schools in beach volleyball, unihockey, basketball, tennis, football and swimming. During the winter, ski trips take place every weekend and a full week of skiing takes place in February. After school clubs are offered to every student, covering a range of activities such as Yearbook, Model United Nations, drama, music, art, photography and students are encouraged to develop their interests by joining the weekly excursions and the regular cultural trips which take place throughout the year.

Summer School Brillantmont International School offers a summer school in July and August for 12-17 year old boys and girls who come for a flexible stay of two to six weeks. French or English classes in the mornings are followed by sports in the afternoons. Round the clock supervision and a clear set of rules ensure that each student is in total security. On the full day excursion on Sundays students can enjoy rock climbing, dirk mountain biking, mountain karting or visit Chillon castle whilst on Wednesday afternoons class excursions allow the students to see the Olympic Museum, a chocolate factory, a watch factory and a cheese factory amongst others.

Brillantmont International School Avenue Secrétan 16 | 1005 Lausanne | Switzerland T + 41(0)21 310 04 00 | F + 41(0)21 320 84 17 www.brillantmont.ch | info@brillantmont.ch M. Pasche, Director

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High schools

Collège Beau Soleil Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Designated an IB World School by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) Founded in 1910 Beau Soleil is one of the oldest Swiss establishments of worldwide renown, and is currently owned and run by the third successive generation of the same family. Our students, representing over 40 nationalities, are provided with a complete education – intellectual, physical, emotional and social – in order to develop their sense of values and to show them the importance of personal effort and self-discipline. The three cornerstones of our education are : a balanced and personalised curriculum, a stable family community and an exceptional environment. With this in mind, students are constantly encouraged to meet the following objectives : act responsibly, behave with respect, aim high and do their best.

Academics The school sets rigorous expectations of its students in terms of academic commitment. The school’s programme of studies is taught in either French or English. The French section extends from sixième to terminale level, culminating in the French Baccalaureate (L, ES and S branches). The International section comprises classes from 7th to 12th Grade, preparing for IGCSE qualifications at the end of 10th Grade and the challenging International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the end of 12th Grade. Students may also prepare for SAT, TOEFL and a High School Diploma programme. A college counselling service is available to assist students in their university application process. Considerable emphasis is laid on encouraging students to develop efficient independent study habits.

Extra-curricular activities The key word in the Beau Soleil curriculum is “balance” : the harmonious equilibrium between studies, physical activity, creativity and leisure. Sports form part of the compulsory programme in each season. In the summer most activities take place outdoors, while in the winter the resort’s 200 kilometres of slopes and runs provide an ideal environment for winter sports. Expeditions provide character-building experiences

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by putting our students into an environment that challenges them emotionally as well as physically. They have been able to take part, on a voluntary basis, in spectacular and challenging expeditions to summits such as Kilimanjaro in Africa and Cotopaxi in Ecuador. Finally, the art, music and drama department encourages students to develop their artistic talent through drawing, sculpture, painting, photography and ceramics, by learning how to sing and playing various instruments, and by fostering their powers of creative expression.

Summer camps The summer camp is organised every year in July and August and is designed for children from 7 to 16 years old. Its programme includes the learning of languages in the morning – French or English – at six different levels, from beginners to advanced. The maximum number of students per language course is ten in order to offer ideal teaching conditions. The afternoons are dedicated to various sporting or cultural activities, as well as a half-day excursion per week. Students also take part in our theme camps, under canvas or in a mountain hut : Adventure/Mountain Camp, and Lakeside Camp.

Collège Beau Soleil 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon | Switzerland T + 41(0)24 496 26 26 | F + 41(0)24 496 26 27 www. beausoleil.ch | administration@beausoleil.ch

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Collège du Léman Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and by the Council of International Schools Founded by Francis A. Clivaz in 1960 Collège du Léman International School is located on an 18-acre campus in Versoix, on the shores of Lake Geneva, about 5 miles from the center of Geneva. It was founded in 1960 by Francis A. Clivaz to help serve the needs of the growing diplomatic and international business community located in the Geneva area.

Academics The School has two academic programs : one with instruction in French, preparing for the French Baccalauréat, the Swiss Federal Maturité, and the bilingual Swiss Federal Maturité; the other with instruction in English, preparing students for entrance into colleges and universities via the International Baccalaureate Program and Advanced Placement examinations. Students are prepared for their college selection and application by a college guidance counselor. One hundred and twentytwo graduates entered universities and colleges in fall 2005, including Queens in Canada; Stanford, Brown, Harvard and Yale in the United States; the London School of Economics, Cambridge and Oxford universities in the United Kingdom; HEC Lausanne and Geneva in Switzerland; as well as many other higher education institutions throughout the world.

Boarding Collège du Léman counts a total of 1800 students of which 220 are boarders. There are six residence facilities to accommodate our boarders. All of these are villas. For the most part, the students live 2 or 3 to a room. Lounges are in each residence; a common area and a snack bar are open during the students’ free time. There is one infirmary for boys and one for girls. Two fulltime nurses are on duty, and a doctor with residence and office facilities adjacent to the campus is on call.

a physical education course, and sports activities are a regular part of the after-class hours. One week of ski classes is scheduled for each grade. In addition, skiing is a regular weekend activity during the winter months.

Summer School We offer co-educational French and English courses in our summer program for students between the ages of eight and eighteen. After a placement test, students follow a personalized program designed not only to meet their ability but to also challenge their motivations. In the afternoon, students are assigned to groups of around ten, according to their age, to take part in supervised activities. A variety of sports with qualified instructors are provided. Security is paramount and supervision of all activities is guaranteed. Switzerland has its own treasures and it is for this reason that each week, a trip is organized to discover our beautiful country. Places of interest, such as Interlaken, Lucerne or even Zermatt to see the Matterhorn, are visited as well as the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, the Omega Museum in Bienne and a famous chocolate factory.

Collège du Léman 1290 Versoix | Switzerland T +41(0)22 775 55 55 | F +41(0)22 775 55 59 www.cdl.ch | info@cdl.ch

Sporting activities The School recognizes the importance of physical activity in the overall development of the individual. Considerable emphasis is therefore put on sports. All students are required to follow

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Institut auf dem Rosenberg Founded in 1889 The Institut auf dem Rosenberg, co-educational boarding school for ages 8-20, educates students in a multi-cultural and multilingual environment. Generations of students have benefited from the experience of living and learning in an international community of their peers. Such an education has always afforded its privileges, but it is especially relevant in today’s ever-changing world when tolerance and understanding are vital both locally and globally.

Academics Our academic programmes are unique for their variety and international perspective. The following sections are included: International Section, German Section, Swiss Section and Italian Section. Our goal is to assure children and young people a holistic education in an international environment. Every person is an individual requiring personal attention in and out of class. Day to day life in the boarding school teaches social skills, while interacting with others forms character by encouraging independence and self-confidence. Since 1889 we have proven our ability to educate individuals.

Boarding Located in the hills overlooking the city of St. Gallen, the Institut auf dem Rosenberg offers a picturesque setting where young people can enjoy the special beauty of each season, breathe clean air, and participate in numerous activities. Students live in houses according to gender and age in a verdant residential area. The campus comprises more than 100’000 m2 including tennis and sports grounds. The individual buildings are surrounded by lush lawns, idyllic niches, and countless roses that bloom throughout the summer, lending the Institut auf dem Rosenberg campus a sense of tranquillity and reassurance.

Sporting and leisure activities St. Gallen’s optimal geographical location offers the possibility to participate in many summer and winter sports. Activities such as tennis, golf, horse riding, waterskiing, ice-skating, skiing and

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snowboarding are part of the recreational programme. As the regional capital of eastern Switzerland located between Lake Constance and the Säntis mountain range, St. Gallen is large enough to offer the benefits of a big city without losing its small town charm. With its theatre, concert hall and museums, the city provides numerous cultural opportunities and events. The city is within easy walking distance from the school grounds. Airports are easily reachable (Zurich 80 km, Altenrhein 10 km) allowing for quick access to international connections. The highlight of our social calendar is our annual Rosenberg Ball where students perform a show especially created for the evening. Parents and friends come from all over the world to enjoy the Rosenberg Ball and it is such a highlight that the participants speak with enthusiasm about the ball many years after.

Summer Language Courses The summer language courses take place in Switzerland (Arosa, Lenk, St. Gallen), Austria (Seefeld/Tyrol) and in England (Aldenham/London). Depending on the location of the course, the students, aged between 7 and 20 years, can choose between English, German and French. The lessons are taught in small classes (max. 12 students); private lessons can be arranged on request. Teenagers from all over the world attend a practical yet modern language programme and participate in a variety of attractive cultural and sporting activities. The courses are also suitable for students interested in entering the regular school year programme.

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Institut Le Rosey Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization. Member of the Group of French baccalauréat Schools in Switzerland and the Swiss Federation of Private Schools | Founded in 1880 Institut Le Rosey is the most prestigious of Swiss boarding schools with a long tradition of academic and sporting excellence. It is unique in having a two campus system – in autumn and summer, the exceptional facilities of the Rolle campus, and in winter its alpine campus in Gstaad, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful skiing resorts.

Academics English and French are the two academic languages at Le Rosey, and the sophisticated bilingual and bi-cultural system of the middle school years leads to the French Baccalauréat or the International Baccalaureate. With a teacher-student ratio of 1:6, particular attention is paid to the potential and needs of individual students. Le Rosey also offers SAT preparation classes and is a SAT and TOEFL examination centre. Two full-time counselors prepare students for acceptance at competitive universities across the world, including (2005 only) : Princeton, Cornell, Stanford, U. Penn, Brown, Johns Hopkins, Parsons, the LSE, University College and King’s College London, Central St Martin’s, as well as many others in the USA, the UK and across the world.

Boarding and Campus Life Le Rosey is 100% boarding. 370 students are accommodated in purpose-built maisons and mountain chalets. Facilities are of a high standard with usually two students per room, nearly all of which have en-suite bathrooms. Over 50 resident teachers provide pastoral support. Although Le Rosey is completely co-ed with a 50-50 boy-girl ratio, girls are housed on independent campuses. With several languages spoken around the school, pupils are exposed to a rich international atmosphere and develop values of tolerance and solidarity. While the atmosphere of the school is relaxed, a dress code is enforced and students dress more formally for dinner. A full uniform is worn on special occasions.

Sporting Activities Le Rosey has always subscribed to the broader educational and

character-building benefits of physical exercise, and sport and sporting success are cornerstones of the Rosey spirit. The school offers a particularly wide range of daily activities. In Rolle, a nautical sports centre, riding stables, two gymnasia, a “wellness centre” and two swimming pools complement a large number of soccer and rugby fields and numerous tennis courts. In Gstaad, skiing and snowboarding are the principal winter sports.

Multiple Intelligences Le Rosey’s mission to encourage students to explore all their talents and to realize their full potential does not end with sport. Music, drama and the visual arts are part of the daily schedule. Evening and weekend cultural activities are complemented by excursions and a complete weekend outdoor education and expedition program. A strong commitment to charity work completes the school’s aim to raise happy and independent children with a balanced sense of their own worth and responsibilities.

Summer Camps Le Rosey offers five co-educational summer camps in French and English designed for 9 to 18-year-olds. The Classic Summer Camp offers a wide range of activities, language classes and excursions for nearly 300 students. It is complemented by Mountain, Adventure and Leadership Camps. The Summer School provides school revision and extension courses. All offer the same quality, safety considerations and attention to detail which characterize Le Rosey throughout the year.

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Leysin American School Accredited by the Middle States Association and Council of International Schools Certified ISO 9001 Founded by Fred & Sigrid Ott in 1960 | Directors since 1982 : Dr. Steven & Doris Ott The Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS) is an international American boarding school with 350 students in grades 9 to 12, with a Post-Graduate program. LAS is located in the beautiful alpine village of Leysin about 90 minutes from Geneva. Excellent academics through the International Baccalaureate program (IB), family-like community, and diverse student body from over 50 nations help build a community where students develop into “citizens of the world.” LAS is owned by the Foundation for the Advancement for International Education, a nonfor-profit entity overseen by the Swiss government

Academics LAS believes in realistic, high-quality, and individualized goals. The LAS college-preparatory curriculum meets admission requirements for universities in North America. The IB is recognized by universities throughout the world. New York University, Stanford, and Harvard Universities in the U.S.; and Queens and University of Toronto in Canada are some of the universities LAS graduates are currently enrolled. LAS uses Powerschool, a student information system that provides real-time information for students and parents. It includes grades, attendance records, discipline and health information, financial accounts, and the daily school bulletin. Music and arts are an essential part of the LAS life. LAS Band, String Ensemble, and Choir perform regularly. Students can attend concerts and visit exhibits in nearby cities.

Boarding The school is firmly committed to its “in loco parentis” philosophy. Faculty members reside on campus and supervise evening study halls, sponsor sports, oversee recreational activities, and lead excursions. Two to three students of different nationalities share comfortable rooms with private showers and toilets. Two full-time nurses are on duty, and a doctor in the village is on call.

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Extra-curricular Program Students lead a balanced life-style through the extra-curricular program that includes sports, travel, and other activities. During the fall and spring terms, students devote at least two afternoons a week to instructional sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and hiking. In the winter, students ski two afternoons a week. The annual educational travel program includes two cultural excursions designed to acquaint students with the history and culture of Switzerland and major European cities. LAS provides leadership opportunities through Student Council, Model United Nations, and global awareness projects such as Peace Corps and Habitat for Humanity.

Summer in Switzerland (SIS) SIS offers summer academic enrichment, recreation, and travel programs to students ages 9 to 19. In the mornings, students attend classes (academic and creative & visual arts), while the afternoons are devoted to sports activities and excursions. Weekend excursions permit students to explore cities such as Geneva, Lucerne, and Zermatt. SIS also offers specialized programs for 13 to 19-years-olds : Theatre International, Alpine Chamber Music, Leadership Adventure, English-as-a-SecondLanguage (ESL), and Dyslexia Summer School. The two 3week sessions are divided by the Recreation and Culture week that offers excursions to France, Italy, United Kingdom, and throughout Switzerland.

Leysin American School 1854 Leysin | Switzerland T + 41(0)24 493 37 77 | F + 41(0)24 494 15 85 www.las.ch | admissions@las.ch

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Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz Member of the Council of International Schools (accreditation in process) and of the International Baccalaureate Organisation Founded in 1904 Set in a beautiful alpine landscape near the resort of St. Moritz, the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international co-educational boarding school with about two hundred boarders from all around the world and 100 local day students The Lyceum Alpinum campus and sports fields occupy an extensive site overlooking the picturesque alpine village of Zuoz. For more than 100 years, the values of tolerance, fairness and respect for community have remained at the heart of Lyceum education. The school philosophy is founded on tradition and innovation and finds its true expression in the spirit of Zuoz which promotes the supreme importance of life-long learning.

Academics The school offers three academic programmes: The International Baccalaureate, the Swiss Matura and the German Abitur. The International Baccalaureate is a comprehensive university preparation course based on an approach to learning involving critical inquiry and the education of the whole person. The aim of the Swiss Matura, which is recognized nationally and internationally, is to fulfil university entrance requirements by providing a broad general education. All examinations are run in compliance with the Swiss Federal Matura Regulations. The German Abitur is recognized for admission to national and international universities and is conducted in-house by Lyceum teachers under the supervision of the German ministry of education. Our graduates go on to study at some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading universities such as the London School of Economics (LSE), Cambridge, Yale, St.Gallen (HSG) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich).

teachers, while for those who want to stretch their limits even further there are added challenges. There is a varied extracurricular and weekend programme including sports, leisure as well as cultural activities.

Sporting Activities Sports and Games, with a strong emphasis on team sports such as cricket, Eton fives, football and ice hockey are fundamental to the way of life at the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz. Games, in which our boarders participate twice a week in addition to the normal sports programme, promote physical fitness as well as team spirit, mutual respect and fairness. The range of school sports on offer also includes skiing and snowboarding as well as soccer, tennis and golf.

International Summer Camp & Junior Golf Academy We offer two camps of two weeks each for girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 15. In the mornings, students attend German or English lessons in small groups, in the afternoons there is an action-packed sports programme or personalised Golf School on the 18-hole golf course Zuoz-Madulain.

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz Swiss International Boarding School 7524 Zuoz | Switzerland T +41(0)81 851 30 00 | F +41(0)81 851 30 99 www.lyceum-alpinum.ch | info@lyceum-alpinum.ch

Boarding At the boarding school students live in comfortable modern surroundings. Younger boys and girls enjoy the benefits and security of a family-like environment, while the older students are encouraged to take on greater responsibility. Our students receive individual support and additional help from subject

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The institution is dedicated to expanding the horizons of the young people entrusted to its care, encouraging cross-cultural respect and communication among them, surrounding them with beauty and courtesy, and teaching them to love learning and recognize moral responsibilities. TASIS is devoted to the following Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the values, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) virtues, and aims: • introducing young people to a broad and deep Founded by Mrs. M. Crist Fleming in 1965 human culture, especially European culture and its roots and diligence, offshoots. and service) and friendship (civility, generosity, The School is a magnificent 7-acre campus Celebrating 50situated years ofonexcellence in international education, • teaching habits conducive to good work (love of nearSchool the village of Montagnola overlooking the is situated on a magnificent 7-acre Lake campus near hospitality). truth, order, diligence, and service) and friendship Lugano andofjust 15 minutesoverlooking from the center town. and just the village Montagnola LakeofLugano • activating and developing healthy attitudes and habits (civility, generosity, hospitality). The facilities include a combination of historic villas 15 minutes from the center of town. The facilities include a regarding the body (physical fitness, • activating and developing healthy attitudes andself-cultivation and beautifully restored for school use, and modern purpose combination of historic villas beautifully restored for school ethical consciousness through team-spirit habits regarding the body (physical fitness, self- and competition, -built facilities. The 16 buildings on campus include use, and modern purpose-built facilities. The 16 buildings on the joyethical of expanding one’s physical cultivation and consciousness throughlimits team-through responsible dormitories, classrooms, library, science labs, computer campus dormitories, classrooms, library, science labs, spirit and challenges). competition, the joy of expanding one’s labs, art,include photography and dance studios, music rooms, physical• limits through computerlabs, art, photography dance studios, eliciting and responsible developingchallenges). students’ natural affinity for the fitness center, gymnasium, health and center, dining hall music eliciting and developing students’ natural affinity and administrative offices. rooms, fitness center, gymnasium, health center, dining hall• and true, the good, and the beautiful byfor emphasizing classic the true, the good, and the beautiful by emphasizing administrative offices. works, languages, and advances in knowledge in curriculum, classic works, languages, and advances in knowledge Academic reciprocity and courtesy in social life, and providing inspiring in curriculum, reciprocity and courtesy in social life, The academic program prepares students to earn the Academics and graceful facilities and surroundings. and providing inspiring and graceful facilities and American highprogram school prepares diploma students and the International The academic to earn the American surroundings. Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, and includes English as a high school diploma and the International Baccalaureate (IB) The School takes advantage of its location in the heart of second language support. All TASIS graduates are diploma, and includes English as a second language support. Europe to provide of anits outstanding The School takes advantage location ineducational the heart program with an prepared to proceed to colleges and universities in the All TASIS graduates are prepared to proceed to colleges and international dimension. The travel program includes 10 days of of Europe to provide an outstanding educational USA and around the world. TASIS is accredited by the program with an international dimension. universities in the USA and around the world. educational travel throughout Europe asThe well as a one-week ski Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New travel program includes 10 days of educational travel term, when the School relocates to Crans-Montana. England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). throughout Europe as well as a one-week ski term, Boarding when the School relocates to Crans-Montana. Summer School The American School in Switzerland is an independent, co-

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The American School in Switzerland is an independent, educational boarding and day school, currently enrolling 335 TASIS offers a variety of summer programs on campuses in Summer School co-educational and day school, students of moreboarding than 50 nationalities in gradescurrently 7 through 12 and England, Spain, France, Italy, and Switzerland for students ages 6 TASIS offers a variety of summer programs on campuses enrolling 335 students of more than 50 nationalities in an additional 45 students in its new Kindergarten through grade to 18. in England, Spain, France, Italy, and Switzerland for 7 through 12 and an additional 45 students in itsboarding 6grades elementary school. TASIS is the oldest American students ages 6 to 18. new Kindergarten through grade 6 elementary school. school in Europe. The School is owned and directed by the TASIS Founded in 1956 by Mrs. M. Crist Fleming, TASIS is TASIS Foundation, a Swiss non-profit organization. the oldest American boarding educational school in Europe. The The American School in Switzerland, The institution dedicated to expanding the horizons of Collina d’Oro 6926 Montagnola CHthe 6926 Montagnola, Collina| d’Oro, Switzerland | Switzerland School is owned isand directed by the TASIS Foundation, Tel. +41 91 960 5151 Fax +41 91 994 young entrusted to its care, encouraging cross-cultural T + 41(0)91 960 51 51 | 2364 F + 41(0)91 994 23 64 a Swisspeople non-proﬁt educational organization. E-mail: administration@tasis.ch - www.tasis.com respect and communication among them, surrounding them www.tasis.com | administration@tasis.ch with beauty and courtesy, and teaching them to love learning and recognize moral responsibilities. TASIS is devoted to the following virtues, values, and aims : • introducing young people to a broad and deep human culture, especially European culture and its roots and offshoots. • teaching habits conducive to good work (love of truth, order,

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Hotel schools

Glion Institute of Higher Education Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (USA) Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE) is a private Swiss Institution active in education in the field of Hospitality, Tourism, Sports and Leisure. Comprising of two schools, Glion Hotel School and Glion Sports Management School, it offers various undergraduate, graduate and post graduate programmes up to three and a half years. Located on two different campuses, GIHE has the unique advantage of offering to its international student body, an ideal, safe and multi cultural educational environment.

Academics GIHE offers a wide range of studies from one semester up to 3,5 years of studies including Diploma, Associate and Bachelor Degrees, Postgraduate studies as well as a Master of Education and a MBA in association with Endicott College in the USA. All our academic programmes are divided in three major pathways : professional development, entrepreneurship and general education. These are taught in an environment which encourages critical thinking and develops an aptitude for innovation thus responding to the concrete needs of a demanding industry in constant evolution. We also place considerable emphasis on the commercial responsibility of our students as future managers who will be called upon to develop companies and ensure they are profitable. All courses are available in English and some in French depending on the programme chosen. Classes start in January or in August except for the Master’s programmes which start in June.

Campus Life • Glion Campus Situated above the tourist resort of Montreux, Glion campus offers the most breathtaking view of Lake Geneva and the French and Swiss Alps. Its friendly and intimate atmosphere caters to a healthy and modern lifestyle and is the starting point to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Leisure and sport activities include a brand new fitness centre, a gymnasium and access to all sorts of outdoor summer and winter sports and activities. • Bulle Campus The university style environment of Bulle campus has been conceived for advanced studies. There, students are more independent and their studies concentrate on the managerial aspect of the industry through specific assignments. Located in the Canton of Fribourg, close to the famous medieval town of Gruyères, Bulle is one of the fastest growing cities in Switzerland and offers many social as well as sports activities.

Glion Institute of Higher Education Enrolment Management Department Rue du Lac 118 | 1815 Clarens | Switzerland T + 41(0)21 989 26 77 | F + 41(0)21 989 26 78 www.glion.edu | info@glion.ch

A great career ahead When students graduate, they already have plenty of practice through craft-based learning and internships, thus increasing their employability. Internships give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real situation and get a taste for this fascinating industry. Each semester leading international companies come to our campus to interview and recruit our graduates. By the end of their studies, most students have several job offers in hands.

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Hotel schools

Les Roches School of Hotel Management Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges in the US Recognized by the Swiss Hotel Association The hospitality industry is the world’s largest employer offering a wide array of employment opportunities including hotels, restaurants, travel, leisure, wellness and many other sectors of the service industry. This sector is expected to keep expanding, thus offering people a wider spectrum of jobs than ever before. Recognized by the Swiss Hotel Association, the body that protects the standards and reputation of the Swiss hotel industry, Les Roches is a world-renowned Hospitality Management institution focussing on educating future leaders of that exciting and growing industry.

Academics For over 25 years, Les Roches has been offering a learning environment which combines sound academic experience with innovative use of craft-based learning (practice) that shapes and opens students’ mind and attitude as well as prepares them to face complex new professional situations with rigour and innovation. Our numerous undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programmes include : • Swiss Hotel Association Hotel Management “Diplôme” (3 years) • Top-up degree to BBA in International Hotel Management, or with Finance or Marketing (1 year) • Bachelor of Science in Food Services Management (4 years) • Postgraduate studies in Hospitality (6 months up to 2 years) • MBA in Hospitality with Finance or with Marketing through the “Universidad Europea de Madrid” in Spain (1 year) Intakes are twice a year in January or February depending on the programme or in July and August.

Internship / career opportunities Internships are part of the curriculum and students will develop their professional skills through interesting and challenging work experience in Switzerland or abroad. We also have international hotel chains coming each semester to recruit our graduates, thus offering them great opportunities of employment.

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Student Life Located in the charming village of Bluche, and a few minutes drive from the famous resort of Crans-Montana, our international students (over 65 nationalities) live in comfortable residences spread throughout Bluche and a few minutes walk from the main campus. Facilities include a fitness centre, tennis and basketball courts, soccer field, outdoor swimming pool and many other winter and summer activities whether indoor or outdoor.

International transfer programme One of the greatest advantages of choosing Les Roches is the possibility to transfer to / from affiliated institutions. • We have a sister school in Marbella, Spain, that offers a similar curriculum to Les Roches Switzerland with the possibility to follow a bilingual course in English and Spanish for the first two years. • At Les Roches Jin-Jiang in Shanghai, China students follow in English a two year programme that prepares them to join the diploma or degree programme in Switzerland. • We also have a partnership with Kendall College in Chicago, USA where students can undertake the Les Roches Hospitality programme or culinary studies in state-of-the art and brand new facilities.

Les Roches School of Hotel Management Enrolment Management Department Rue du Lac 118 | 1815 Clarens | Switzerland T + 41(0)21 989 26 44 | F + 41(0)21 989 26 45 www.lesroches.edu | info@les-roches.ch

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Universities

The Universities and Federal Find listed below the whole higher education institutions, including a short presentation of each establishment For further information, you may refer to the CRUS (or Rector’s Conference of the Swiss Universities) official website : www.swissuniversity.ch

University of Basel

University of Fribourg

Faculties Human & Social Sciences Medicine Natural sciences Law Economics Psychology Theology

Faculties Literature Economics & Social Sciences Law Sciences Theology

Student population 9,748 Foreign students 17.2%

University of Fribourg Av. Europe 20 | 1700 Fribourg | Switzerland T +41(0)26 300 71 11 www.unifr.ch

Student population 10,109 Foreign students 18.2%

University of Basel Petersplatz 1 | 4003 Basel | Switzerland T +41(0)61 267 31 11 www.unibas.ch

University of Geneva

University of Bern Faculties Arts Human Sciences Economics & Social Sciences Science Medicine Law Teacher Training Veterinary Medicine Theology Student population 12,056 Foreign students 7.5%

University of Bern Hochschulstrasse 4 | 3012 Bern | Switzerland T +41(0)31 631 81 11 www.unibe.ch

Faculties Economics & Social Sciences Arts Psychology & Educational Sciences Sciences Law Medicine Translation / Interpretation Architecture European Studies Protestant Theology International Studies (IUHEI) Development Studies (IUED) Ecumenial Centre Student population 14,418 Foreign students 37% University of Geneva Rue du Général-Dufour 24 | 1211 Genève 4 Switzerland T +41(0)22 379 71 11 www.unige.ch

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University of Lausanne Faculties Social & Political Sciences Arts Biology & Medicine Management & Economics Law Earth, Science & Environment Theology Student population 10,467 Foreign students 20.5% University of Lausanne Unicentre | 1015 Lausanne | Switzerland T +41(0)21 692 11 11 www.unil.ch

University of Lucerne Faculties Law Human Sciences Theology Student population Foreign students

1,851 –%

University of Lucerne Pfistergasse 20,22 | 6003 Luzern | Switzerland T +41(0)41 228 55 10 www.unilu.ch

Universities

Institutes of Technology Basel

St-Gallen Zürich Luzern

Neuchâtel

Bern Fribourg

Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Lausanne Geneva

Lugano

University of Lugano

University of St Gallen

Faculties Communication Sciences Academy of Architecture Economics Informatics

Faculties Business Administration Economics Law International Affairs

Student population 2,026 Foreign students 48.5%

Student population Foreign students

University of Lugano 6904 Lugano | Switzerland T +41(0)58 666 40 00 www.unisi.ch

University of St Gallen Dufourstrasse 50 | 9000 St. Gallen Switzerland T +41(0)71 224 21 11 www.unisg.ch

University of Neuchâtel Faculties Literature & Human Sciences Sciences Economics & Social Sciences Law Theology Student population 3,629 Foreign students 19.9% University of Neuchâtel Avenue du 1er-Mars 26 | 2000 Neuchâtel Switzerland T +41(0)32 718 10 00 www.unine.ch

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University of Zurich Faculties Literature Law Economics Medicine Mathematics & Sciences Veterinary Medicine Theology Student population 23,817 Foreign students 14.1% University of Zurich Rämistrasse 71 | 8092 Zurich | Switzerland T +41(0)44 634 11 11 www.unizh.ch

Faculties Electric and electronic Engineering, Mechanic Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Microtechnics (STI) Environmental Services, Civil Engineering & Architecture (ENAC) Informatics, Communication Systems (IC) Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics (SB) Sciences and Technologies of livings Management of Tech. (MTE) Number of students 6,449 Foreign students 34.5% EPFL 1015 Lausanne | Switzerland T +41(0)21 693 11 11 www.epfl.ch

ETH Zentrum Faculties Engineering Sciences Natural Sciences & Mathematics Architecture, Construction & Geomatics System-oriented Sciences Other Sciences & Sports Student population 12,705 Foreign students 22.4% ETH Zentrum Rämistrasse 101 | 8092 Zurich | Switzerland T +41(0)44 632 11 11 Source : Universities and Federal Institutes of Technology websites, figures for 2005-2006

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Ranking

swissUp Ranking The tertiary sector put under a microscope… A whole series of statistical data to help you choose the faculty of your dream with full knowledge of the facts By Maryline Maillard

The foundation In 2004, the “Fondation pour l’excellence de la formation en Suisse (FEFS)”, a foundation promoting the quality in Swiss education landscape, took over the activities of swissUp SA, a company whose creation had been driven by the passion and commitment of Daniel Borel, president of Logitech International SA. To this end, the FEFS has prioritised investment in the establishment of a system of rankings for public higher education establishments in Switzerland.

The swissUp Ranking The swissUp Ranking has been carried out since 2004 at the behest of the Rectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS) and the Swiss Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET). The Ranking is a comparative survey of higher education establishments in three countries, conducted in collaboration with the German Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE) and the Austrian Agency for Quality Assurance (AQA). Because of its national interest, the swissUp Ranking has received financial support from a number of sources, including the Swiss Confederation. The aim of the Ranking is to bring greater transparency to the labyrinthine system of tertiary sector training in Switzerland and in other countries. Intending students have at their fingertips detailed information about educational standards and training facilities, giving them a greater choice for their studies.

How to use the Ranking The Ranking is based on statistical data from the universities themselves and the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, as well as data extracted from two surveys carried out among the students and teachers concerned. Unlike the system of rankings in the USA, it does not add up the indicators to work out a mean and to establish

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the “best” university in the country. It provides instead a series of results, presented in three groups (from green, the best, to red, the not so good). Everyone is free to choose their own criteria, and thus to determine the higher education establishment most appropriate to their own particular objectives. In all, there are more than thirty indicators that can be accessed on the Internet, at www.swissupranking.com. In addition, the website publishes a whole series of factual information (ranging from rents to specific information about faculties), not graded but still very useful.

Ranking 2006 For the Ranking 2006, eleven fields of study of the exact and natural sciences, together with medicine have been taken into account (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geosciences, Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, Pharmacy, Human and Dental Medicine). Business Administration, Economics and Law based on studies conducted in 2005 are also available. The Universities of Applied Sciences and the Swiss federal Institutes of Technology were included in this survey for the first time. Main indicators are the following: Opinion of studies (student survey), Training offered (student survey), Relevance to practice (student survey), Quality of supervision (student survey), Degree of supervision, Libraries (student survey), Third-party funds per scientist in CHF, Scientific publications and Reputation (survey of teachers). For more information: www.swissupranking.com

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