Opinions VPET system Swissnex ERI policy International cooperation European cooperation Mobility

Implementing science diplomacy

The federal government is taking various measures to boost Switzerland's international ties in education, research and innovation. The start of a new year is a good time to take stock of past achievements and assess future plans.

04/03/2025 Jacques Ducrest

Read article

Eight people are sitting at two long tables on the stage, some of them looking at the camera and talking.

VPET system Vocational education and training Professional education Continuing education VPET policy VPET 2030 Basic skills VPET research Swiss education landscape ERI policy Equal opportunities Lifelong learning Reports and evaluations Events

Basic skills of adults in Switzerland rated above average

Adults in Switzerland have above-average literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills compared to other countries. This was one of the findings from the OECD's Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), which were presented on 10 December 2024. Sabine Scheiben, head of the SERI's Continuing Education Unit, explains the federal government's efforts to encourage the adult acquisition of basic skills.

21/01/2025 Annina Eymann

Read article