The strength of the Swiss system lies in its strong cooperation between schools, employers, and government. Companies see it as part of their responsibility to train young people. They invest time and resources because it benefits both sides: apprentices gain skills and experience, while companies secure motivated talent.
For students, VET means learning in a real-world environment. They are coached by professionals, take on meaningful tasks, and graduate with confidence and job opportunities. Unlike in many countries, vocational training in Switzerland is not a “second choice.” It is the mainstream path into a successful career.
The Swiss system represents the gold standard in vocational education and training.
The Center on International Education Benchmarking, a program of NCEE, conducts research on the world’s most successful education systems to identify the strategies countries have used to produce their superior performance. CIEB provides up-to-date information and analysis on those countries whose students regularly top the PISA league tables and declares the Swiss Vocational Education and Training System as the best worldwide.