They have to go from 6 th to 14 th grade. In Switzerland students also learn different languages. In Switzerland they could go to three different universities. Larger Picture Education is free and is required by the constitution.
Locals control public schools.
Two federal Institutes of technology, in Zurich and Lausanne, and seven universities serve part of the population that goes to college. Switzerland also has many fine private schools that attract many other students from other countries. Children are required by law to go to school. In most cantons children must attend school from 6 to 14. Students learn in German.