The forerunners:

• Paracelsus (1493-1541), physician, professor at Basle University.
• Heinrich Pestalozzi (1746-1827), teacher and advocate of universal education.
• Karl Barth (1886-1968), theologian, professor at Basle University.
• Jean Piaget (1896-1980), child psychologist, professor at Geneva University.

These famous educators opened the way to high quality teaching extending far beyond the frontiers of Switzerland.

Switzerland has the highest density of private schools in the world.

Students of all continents in the world study at these schools.

The power of private schools

Only private schools can offer tuition perfectly tailored to each student, efficient, brisk and personalized, given by specialists engaged in the daily world of trade and business. Curricula are instantly adapted to needs and meet the demands of immediate application in the field. Small classes enable closely personalized attention to each student's effective needs, in a cheerful atmosphere.

Pedagogical means are constantly being brought up to date and reshaped at all times. This represents a huge advantage to learners.

Universally recognized certificates and diplomas are awarded at the end of courses. International exchanges and interesting job offers enable graduates rapidly to begin working towards stimulating and promising careers.