In Switzerland, each canton is responsible for its own educational system. Basic vocational training (apprenticeship) takes place after finishing the compulsory school classes (9 years). An apprenticeship lasts 3 or 4 years and is made up of practical work in a company and theoretical work in the trade-specific training college. Along with the regular training school, a career qualification comparable to British A-levels, which qualifies for entry to university, can also be achieved.
The educational system is extremely important for economic development. With its various advanced technical colleges and colleges of further education, the canton Grisons offers a wide variety of educational possibilities for future skilled workers.
A range of renowned technical colleges and colleges for further education can be reached within a radius of around one hour by road from Chur.
More information can be obtained from:
Education system Grisons:
- Technical colleges and training institutes in the Grisons
- Secondary schools / junior high schools in the Grisons
- International School
Education system outside the canton (within a radius of approx. 1 hour by road):
- Technical colleges and universities
- International Schools