First, the language of studying in Switzerland
(1) teaching language
At present, the languages spoken in Switzerland are German, French, Italian and English. At present, these four languages have a high usage rate in the field of education. Therefore, before going abroad, you should confirm the language to be used in class, and then get ready.
In public schools, German and French are the main teaching languages, while English and Italian are not very professional. In private universities, the language of centralized teaching is basically general, and there will be different language areas with obvious directivity.
(2) Language requirements of teaching
1, English requirements
If you choose to teach in English, then you need to prepare for IELTS or TOEFL and receive professional training first. If the ability is average, the time will be longer, so you should make an appointment for the exam yourself during the preparation period.
Undergraduate entrance requirements require IELTS 6.0 or above and TOEFL 85 or above; Master's entrance requirements require IELTS 6.8 or above and TOEFL 90 or above. Well-known universities and popular majors will have higher requirements, so everyone should strive to get higher scores.
2. German requirements
If you choose to teach in German and have no previous German learning experience, you need to receive a long training and study. If the budget is enough, I suggest you go directly to Switzerland to study for the preparatory course, which will be more helpful to improve your overall ability.
However, you need to provide the results of the Telford exam to enter the school. At present, the standard provided is that art majors only need to get the level of Test DaF level 3; General professional applicants need to provide proof of testing DaF level 4; If it is a language major, the total score should be above 18.
3. French requirements
To apply for French as a teaching language, you can choose the test scores of TCF /TEF as the proof of your language ability. You don't need to confirm that your test scores have passed, but you must at least reach Grade 3 or above.
I suggest that you choose to go to Switzerland to receive professional French training first, so that it is easier to get high marks in the exam and better complete your adaptation process.
Second, the conditions for applying for studying in Switzerland
(1) Learning conditions in primary and secondary schools in Switzerland
Switzerland is a country with a high level of education, with nine years of free and compulsory education in primary and secondary schools. Switzerland's post-compulsory education (equivalent to high school) can be divided into three types: bachelor's preparatory education (ordinary high school), diploma middle school and normal middle school, which provide talents for university further study, direct employment and normal college respectively. As we all know, education in Switzerland works well. Gulf countries are rich and rely on oil; Switzerland is rich, relying on talents and well-educated talents.
Conditions for studying in Switzerland for middle school students:
Students aged 5- 18 can enter Swiss international college through entrance examination and interview (English).
Cost: 550,000-750,000 RMB/year.
(B) Swiss undergraduate study conditions
1. Education: Public universities that want to study in Switzerland must meet the academic requirements set by each university.
2. Language: Applicants studying in Switzerland must take German and French language examinations held by Swiss public universities. This kind of exam allows students to take it when they arrive in Switzerland. The main way of the exam is for a professor to talk to you.
If the grades are not good, there is still a chance to study, and it is also allowed to take the exam after half a year. Students who pass the exam will have the opportunity to enter public universities.
3. Economy: The tuition fees of foreign students will be slightly higher than those of Swiss students. As for the living expenses, it varies from person to person and cannot be generalized, but it needs at least 20,000 Swiss francs per year, which is about 6,543.8+0.2 million RMB.
(3) Conditions for Swiss graduate students to study abroad
1, education
If you want to go to Switzerland for postgraduate study, students must finish their undergraduate studies in China. Swiss postgraduate courses are not very demanding. As long as students can get a bachelor's degree, they are eligible to apply. No matter what kind of undergraduate college you graduated from, you can apply as long as it is recognized by the state.
2. Language
English is the main teaching language of Swiss postgraduate courses. If students plan to go to Switzerland for postgraduate courses, they should prepare for English-related exams in advance. Students' IELTS and TOEFL are recognized in Switzerland, so you must get higher scores in IELTS or TOEFL before you can apply. If students get higher scores in these two items, it will be easier to apply, and it will be easier to apply for prestigious schools and advantageous majors in Switzerland. It should be noted that both IELTS and TOEFL are valid for only two years, so don't take the exam too early. If you want to live here smoothly in Switzerland, you should learn French and German, because these two languages are common in Switzerland. Before you go to Switzerland, you should learn German and its basic expressions well.
3. Internship
Some majors who go to Switzerland for postgraduate courses also require students to provide internship certificates. In particular, the most famous professional hotel management must have a certificate of hotel internship for more than four months. In order to enable students to adapt to postgraduate courses more quickly, this major is mandatory for internship certificates, but some Swiss majors are not required.
4. Economy
For students studying in Switzerland, the tuition fees of students from countries outside Switzerland are higher than those in Switzerland. Students' living expenses vary from student to student, but they need at least 20,000 Swiss francs (149,946 RMB) a year. Generally speaking, public schools in Switzerland do not provide dormitories for students. Students can rent apartments for three or four people, each with a room, and the living room and bathroom are shared by several people. Public schools in Switzerland don't allow students to work, but students can relieve your stress by working in winter and summer vacations.