High School Study Abroad in Switzerland

Most high school programs in Switzerland last between two and eight weeks and take place over the summertime when students are not in school. However, there are more long-term opportunities, such as gap year and semester exchange programs, available in Switzerland too. Switzerland is a very safe country to travel to, and most programs will offer consistent supervision throughout, so you know you will be secure and accounted for while abroad.

Some high school programs in Switzerland offer academic credit while others are more oriented toward adventure and exploration. For high school study abroad in Switzerland, students will likely have the opportunity to take immersive classes at a local school and also go on cultural outings led by an educator, to places like the UN Headquarters. These programs are more likely to remain rooted in one place, while adventure travel programs in Switzerland often have a detailed itinerary and will take students travelling throughout the region.

Language immersion is another potential opportunity for high school abroad in Switzerland, although the spoken tongue varies regionally within the country. French, German, and Italian are all spoken close to their respective country borders (French is spoken in Geneva and German is spoken in Zurich), so students interested in these languages can gain valuable firsthand practice studying abroad in Switzerland. If you are not a student of one of these languages don’t worry, the Swiss have a high level of English proficiency so you will be able to communicate fine!

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