Private schools in Geneva are fighting a new cantonal law which is designed to align the public and private sectors.
But it’s been done at very short notice.
One major change is the age at which children will start. Sean Power, President of the Geneva Association of Private Schools, says the normal age for children to start school in Geneva is sometimes incompatible with the different curricula that international schools run.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
