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AuteurRobson, Kati Clinton
Fonction Editorial

With its low taxes, multilingual workforce and unique location at Europe's heart (yet still removed from it politically), Switzerland is seen by many multinational companies as the perfect location for their European headquarters. In return, many cantons and localities are drawing new businesses and a larger workforce at a rate that is testing the existing infrastructure. According to various chambers of commerce, the top concern of this global workforce is the availability of international school places for its children.

In our biannual education special, we examine how Switzerland's international schools are coping, as a demand explosion puts strain on the limited school spots available to globally mobile students. Are local governments giving schools the logistical support they need? Educators suggest more could be done. However, this influx certainly isn't all doom and gloom ...

... As the number of companies grows, so does the need for well-trained, specialised personnel: a benefit for universities and MBA schools alike. Their students now enjoy a greater choice of job placement opportunities, and can benefit from the wealth of hands-on experience on offer, as world-class executives from nearby businesses turn their hands to the lecture circuit. Whether your child is embarking on their first day of school ... or you are returning to the books yourself for career advancement, learn more about your options (starting on...

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