SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 58 · Canton of Zurich
How long does compulsory state schooling (Volksschule) last in the canton of Zurich, including kindergarten?
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Wie lange dauert die obligatorische Volksschule im Kanton Zürich, den Kindergarten eingeschlossen?
- a9 years9 Jahre
- b11 years11 JahreCorrect answer
- c12 years12 Jahre
- d10 years10 Jahre
Why?
The Volksschule consists of two years of kindergarten, six years of primary school and three years of lower secondary school (Sekundarschule).
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