Teaching
Are you intending to teach in Switzerland? Here you'll find information and addresses to guide you through accreditation procedures, help you find a job and give you necessary information on teaching in Switzerland.
Labour / Work permits
Switzerland has a dual system for the admission of foreign workers. Gainfully employed nationals from EU/EFTA States can benefit from agreements on the free movement of persons. Only a limited number of management level employees, specialists and other qualified employees are admitted from all other countries.
Recognition of Foreign Teachers' Diplomas
In Switzerland, the main responsibility for education and culture lies with the cantons. The 26 cantonal ministers of education together form a political body to carry out this work: the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK). The EDK is responsible for the recognition of foreign teachers' diplomas: Information is available in German, French and Italian only:
educajob.ch
educajob is the portal for jobs in the Swiss educational sector, containing job offers and replacements for teachers. The offers are directed to teachers of pre-school, primary school and secondary school level as well as vocational education, tertiary level and special needs education.
