Exchange in upper secondary specialised school

Pupils at a specialised secondary school can do their compulsory traineeship in Switzerland or abroad. This not only gives them their first work experience, but also helps them develop their language skills and personal development.

What it's all about

During a traineeship in Switzerland or abroad, students from the Fachhochschule live locally, either alone or as a group. They not only acquire practical professional skills, but also practise interacting with people from a different cultural background. Language skills are also promoted through additional language courses. A plus for any CV! The technical college in Switzerland plans the stay and looks after the participants accordingly.

  • For pupils in a specialised secondary school

  • In Switzerland or abroad

  • Duration of stay abroad from 5 to 365 days, in Switzerland up to 6 months

  • Organisation by the specialised secondary school in Switzerland

  • Application twice a year for stays abroad and on an ongoing basis within Switzerland 

Added value

Specialised secondary school students: 

  • Gain insights into various professional fields
  • Gain professional experience abroad or in other Swiss language regions
  • Acquire intercultural competences
  • Learn new languages or improve your existing language skills
  • Developing soft skills
  • Enhance your CV and improve your career prospects

Educational institutions:

  • Expand and consolidate national and international cooperations
  • Profile yourself as an attractive educational institution
  • Receive new impetus and innovations
  • Enlarge your network
  • Promote multilingualism and a culture of internationality 

Options

  • Traineeship in Switzerland in upper secondary specialised school

    • Gain work experience with a traineeship in Switzerland, individually or as a group  

    • Optional with language course

    • 5 days to 6 months

    • For specialised secondary school students 

    • In another language region of Switzerland 

    • Organisation by the technical secondary school 

  • Traineeship abroad in upper secondary specialised school

    • Gain work experience with a traineeship abroad, individually or as a group 

    • Language preparation possible

    • 5 days to 1 year 

    • For specialised secondary school students 

    • Abroad

    • Organisation by the technical secondary school