Going to school in Switzerland: for kids and adults

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Children in Switzerland walk to school alone. A typical Swiss school day contains some surprises compared to other countries and can be quite a revelation for expats new to Switzerland. In this episode, you'll get two different perspectives: what surprises expats in Switzerland about the schools and what a typical Swiss school day looks like (from someone who's actually been to one)! Plus, we discuss German language exams, and take a trip to a traditional Swiss sports festival.

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Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland

• The school run - Swiss style - and other surprising aspects of Swiss school routines

• The expat and Swiss perspective

• Reasons behind these differences

• Extra: A visit to the Eidgenössisches Hornussenfest (Federal Hornussen Festival) 2018

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