Understanding the Swiss School System - talk in Nyon on Monday October 1st

How exactly does the Swiss state school system work?Is the local public school right for my child? There are many families in the Nyon and surrounding area who would like to send their children to a Swiss state school, however they often have questions about the local education system. On Monday October 1st at 19:30, parents will get the chance to have their questions answered by educational expert Margaret Oertig,  author of  the newly released book "Going Local - your guide to Swiss Schooling" . She will be the keynote speaker at this Lloyds TSB Private Banking, Living in Nyon, International Link organised event which will take place at the Uni Global Headquarters in Nyon.  Reservations required -  details below.

"Going Local" unravels every aspect of Swiss schooling from kindergarten all the way to apprenticeships and university.  Margaret Oertig explains the various educational paths available in all 26 cantons (she will focus on the canton of Vaud for this particular talk). Margaret draws on a wealth of personal experience in-depth research and interviews with parents and children alike.

The book provides valuable information on cultural differences, language learning, how to develop relationships with schools and integrate your family into the Swiss way of schooling. The book also outlines what schools expect of parents, key facts, figures and essential terminology so that you can make informed, confident choices from the range of options to find the right path for your children in Switzerland. Margaret is also the author of "Beyond Chocolate - understanding Swiss culture". At the event on October 1st there will also be the opportunity to chat (over an apéro) to other parents who already have their children in the local school system. Reservations required. Please email the event co-ordinator -  flurina.knapp@lloydsbank.ch or call 022 307 36 73. The Uni Global Headquarters in Nyon are situated at Avenue Reverdil 8 in Nyon. See map here