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    This document provides information about education in Switzerland compared to the United States. It notes that Switzerland has 11 years of compulsory education, with free public schools that do not require uniforms. Grades in Switzerland range from 6 to 1, rather than the A-F scale used in the US. Transitioning from the Swiss to US education system can present difficulties like language barriers and cultural differences. The document includes a Venn diagram comparing aspects of Swiss and US education.

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    SWITZERLAND

    CULTURE LESSON

    Abigail Knobler
    Kelly Bierals
    Nicole Kokoszka
    Skyler Pozo
    Culture of
    Switzerland Vs.
    USA
    Shopping
    Restaurants
    Driving
    Money
    “Use At Your Own Risk”
    Alcohol
    Safety
    TOTAL
    CRIMES Switzerland= 307,631
    (ranking 31st)

    USA= 11.88 Million


    (ranking 1st)
    Greetings
    Public Restrooms
    Be Quiet
    Dieting
    Education in Switzerland

    ● Advanced

    ● Free Public School. No Uniforms

    ● 11 Years of Compulsory Education

    ● Secondary School

    ● Optional University
    Grades

    ● Grades range form 6 being the highest to 1 being the lowest


    ○ Rather than A through F
    ● Students are tested at the end of each year to see if they move on to the next
    or repeat previous year
    Venn Diagram

    Swiss Education U.S. Education


    Both
    A Student from Switzerland Transitioning to English Speaking Classroom in USA

    Difficulties
    ● Language barrier
    ● Culture shock
    ● Education system
    How to Keep Affective Filter Low?
    ● Develop partnerships between students
    ● Motivation
    ● Reduce anxiety
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    Sources
    Bekolli, Ujebardha, et al. “Education in Switzerland: Here's What You Need to Know.” Studying in
    Switzerland, 8 Apr. 2021, https://studyinginswitzerland.com/switzerland-education/.

    “Switzerland.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.,


    https://www.britannica.com/place/Switzerland. 

    Zymeri, Dafina. “42 Fun Facts about Switzerland You Had No Idea Of.” Studying in Switzerland, 24 Nov.
    2020, https://studyinginswitzerland.com/switzerland-facts/.

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