SwitzerlandSozialstaat, Arbeit und Alltag 20 · Welfare, work and everyday life
Who is responsible in Switzerland for compulsory state schooling (Volksschule: kindergarten, primary school, lower secondary school)?
In the exam (German)
Wer ist in der Schweiz für die Volksschule (Kindergarten, Primarschule, Sekundarstufe I) zuständig?
- athe cantonsdie KantoneCorrect answer
- bprivate foundationsprivate Stiftungen
- cthe Confederationder Bund
- dthe state-recognised churchesdie Landeskirchen
Why?
Under the Federal Constitution, the cantons are responsible for schools. That is why there are differences between the cantons; but they agree among themselves on important points such as school starting age and how long each school level lasts.
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What is typical of an apprenticeship (Berufslehre) in Switzerland?Correct answer:You work at the training company and also attend vocational school.
Was ist typisch für eine Berufslehre in der Schweiz? — Man arbeitet im Lehrbetrieb und besucht daneben die Berufsfachschule.
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Which qualification do you receive after a three- or four-year basic vocational education and training?Correct answer:the Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (EFZ)
Welchen Abschluss erhält man nach einer drei- oder vierjährigen beruflichen Grundbildung? — das eidgenössische Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
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What is the main purpose of the vocational baccalaureate (Berufsmaturität)?Correct answer:It opens the way to a university of applied sciences.
Wozu dient die Berufsmaturität vor allem? — Sie öffnet den Weg an eine Fachhochschule.
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Where can young people and adults get information and advice on choosing a career?Correct answer:at the career information centre (BIZ)
Wo erhalten Jugendliche und Erwachsene Informationen und Beratung zur Wahl eines Berufs? — im Berufsinformationszentrum (BIZ)
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