Switzerland

By: Adrianna Creighton, Alexa Untener & Erin

Pepe
Objectives
★ Students will be able to investigate the culture and education
system of Switzerland.

★ Students will be able to compare and contrast the culture and

education systems of Switzerland and America.
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to answer the questions as you follow along. Do your best and
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Switzerland on the map
★ European country surrounded by Germany, France, and
Italy.

★ Capital
○ Bern

★ Population
○ 8.5 Million people
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Language in Switzerland
★ Switzerland is a multilingual country.
★ Four major languages spoken in Switzerland.
○ German
○ French
○ Italian
○ Romansh
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Religion
★ Switzerland is a Christian country

★ Two-thirds of population are either catholic or protestant

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Culture in Switzerland
★ Swiss people keep age old traditions alive with pride.
★ Music is a big part of life for many villages in Switzerland.
○ Music and dances get passed down from generation to generation.
★ Mostly every village has a choir or brass band.
Culture Video
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Food in Switzerland
★ Swiss cuisine combines influences from the German, French and North Italian cuisine.

★ Some favorite dishes throughout Switzerland include:

★ Cheese fondue: melted cheese and bread cubes

★ Raclette: melted cheese with jack potatoes, cocktail gherkin, and onions

★ Älplermagronen: gratin with potatoes, macaroni, cheese, cream and onions

★ Swiss chocolate: Switzerland eats the most chocolate out of all countries.
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Kindergarten In Switzerland

★ In kindergarten children are taught about basic manners.

★ They are taught other languages and the Swiss culture.

★ The main goal of kindergarten is to teach children social skills and basic mannerisms through play-

based learning.

★ It is very hands on, teaching the students through music, games, art and crafts.

★ Once the children attend kindergarten, they attend primary school.

Secondary Education In Switzerland
★ Secondary education is divided into two stages, lower and upper.

★ Lower second education

○ Begins at age 11 or 12 and lasts for 3 or 4 years.

○ Learn their native language, a second language and english.

○ Math, natural science, history, music, and art are some main subjects focused on.

○ Students are graded on a number system, six being the highest and one being the lowest.

○ At the end of the year, they take a test based on what they have learn that determines in they

continue on to the next year or repeat the previous one.

Secondary Education In Switzerland cont
★ Upper secondary education

○ After lower education, students choose what kind of career they wish to pursue and choose

either a vocational, baccalaureate, or specialized school to attend.

★ University

○ There are only 12 universities in Switzerland.

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References
★ https://studyinginswitzerland.com/switzerland-education/

★ https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/planning/about-switzerland/custom-and-tradition/typical-food/

★ https://www.eda.admin.ch/aboutswitzerland/en/home/gesellschaft/religionen/christentum.html