Vocational
Vocational Education - Commercial
The Swiss Vocational Education and Training (VET) system is renowned worldwide. The commercial track prepares students for careers in banking, insurance, administration, and business services. Students alternate between school-based learning and on-the-job training, earning while they learn. The Federal VET Diploma (EFZ/CFC) is a highly respected qualification in Switzerland.
Federal VET Diploma recognized throughout Switzerland. Pathway to Higher Professional Education.
Suitable Age Range
15-19
Typical Duration
3-4 years
Schools in Switzerland
17
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Why Choose VET Commercial?
- Dual education: school + workplace
- Federal VET Diploma (EFZ/CFC)
- Professional Maturity option (BMS)
- Industry-recognized certification
- Strong employment outcomes
Subject Areas
Schools with Vocational Education - Commercial
Benedict-Schule
Zürich, Bern, Luzern, St. Gallen
Ages
16–60 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 13k–16k/yr
Collège Pierre Viret
Lausanne, Vaud
Ages
12–19 yrs
Ecole Alphalif
Lausanne, Vaud
Ages
6–18 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 12k–19k/yr
Ecole Lémania
Lausanne, Vaud
Ages
11–19 yrs
Ecole Persiaux
Lancy, Geneva
Ages
15–25 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 15k–17k/yr
Ecole Prévôtoise
Moutier, Jura
Ages
16–45 yrs
Ecole Schulz
Geneva
Ages
16–25 yrs
Ecole Vio Malherbe
Lausanne, Vaud
Ages
16–45 yrs
Feusi Bildungszentrum
Bern, BE
Ages
4–25 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 14k–20k/yr
Institut Minerva
Zurich
Ages
13–19 yrs
Istituto Sant'Anna
Lugano, TI
Ages
6–19 yrs
Istituto Santa Caterina
Locarno, Ticino
Ages
11–19 yrs
Juventus Schulen
Zurich
Ages
16–60 yrs
SBW Talent-Campus Bodensee
Kreuzlingen, Thurgau
Ages
3–20 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 18k–42k/yr
Schweizer Alpine Mittelschule Davos
Davos, Graubünden
Ages
10–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 13k–44k/yr
Schweizerische Sportmittelschule Engelberg
Engelberg, Obwalden
Ages
13–19 yrs
Annual fees
CHF 15k/yr
Stiftung Sport-Gymnasium Davos
Davos Platz, Graubünden
Ages
14–20 yrs
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