Excellent admission rate of Savremena Gimnazija students at Swiss universities

With four official languages, a diverse culture, beautiful landscapes and a peaceful and safe environment, Switzerland is not only a popular tourist destination but also an ideal place to study, known for its high academic standards. It's one of the reasons why Savremena Gimnazija has decided to get to know the Swiss education system more thoroughly - so it can better prepare its students for further studies in this country.

On that occasion, Savremena Gimnazija Cambridge Programme Manager, Zorana Živanović, has visited the Business and Hospitality Management School in Lucerne, with the support of the partner agency Via Academica, and found out what Swiss universities value the most during the enrolment, what conditions have to be met by our students and what benefits the education at prestigious universities in this country brings.

Holistic education in Switzerland 

The universities in Switzerland value a holistic approach to education and a comprehensive and well-organised education system. 
Although the curriculum may vary from region to region, the focus on the student and his skills is a thing in education they all have in common in any part of Switzerland. Therefore, two-thirds of students enrol on the dual education programme in vocational schools, which gives them the opportunity to acquire practical skills. At the end of every school year, students take final tests, based upon the educational work is thoroughly analysed and further improved. In higher education, problem-solving skills, critical thinking and life skills are highly valued and therefore after graduating our students are fully prepared for leadership in the global labour market.

What is especially valued by Swiss universities?

In addition to very important academic achievements and a high average, universities in Switzerland pay great attention to the transversal skills of students.

In line with the Savremena Gimnazija vision, these 21st century skills are already widely developed and valued in our schools throughout the school year and therefore our students can boast of very advanced digital skills, problem-solving skills, communication and leadership skills as well.

Praise for their work and the fact that Savremena Gimnazija is among the highest quality educational institutions in the world, comes directly from the Business and Hospitality Management School in Lucerne. Creating a supportive environment, providing state-of-the-art education and opportunities for the growth and advancement of our students will continue to make Savremena Gimnazija recognisable throughout the world. 

Savremena Gimnazija students are initially in a better position to enrol at Swiss colleges

In addition to the rich transversal skills that students of Savremena Gimnazija possess, the comprehensiveness of the programmes is another plus that provides our students with excellent admission to colleges in Switzerland.

At the National programme, students have the opportunity to adopt a comprehensive curriculum in a modern and creative way, while at the Combined programme they can attend the additional Cambridge subjects, and thanks to them, develop critical thinking and learn in English.

Improving the curriculum for even better results

On behalf of Savremena Gimnazija, Zorana Živanović, in a conversation with the coordinators for enrollment and internship in Switzerland, found out what the specific conditions for students who plan to enrol in this country are. 

"The Swiss programme is more focused on the labour market, which means that practical skills are more valued," Zorana pointed out, emphasising that this is exactly what Swiss universities require from students who come from other countries. "This is one of the reasons why at Savremena Gimnazija we constantly emphasise the importance of internship and extracurricular activities in the development of students. Besides striving for the best possible academic success, we will encourage our students to be more actively involved in the numerous internships we organise for them because, in that way, they open a more promising future for themselves."

Savremena Gimnazija continues to constantly improve its educational programme and follow the world trends that bring students a better ranking in the educational circles around the world. 

I am extremely pleased and proud to be the parent of a Savremena student. During my first encounter with the school management, when I asked about my child’s potential enrolment, I saw how much love, enthusiasm and professionalism you put in your work. I was impressed by your approach, ideas and methods. I couldn’t believe something like this existed in our country! It doesn’t take long to realise that this is a school you would recommend to everyone. Creativity, modern technology, top-quality education, and most of all, the humaneness that can be seen throughout the school, make it truly different and worthy of its name – Savremena Gimnazija. With such an approach, the success of this school and, consequently, our children’s success, is unavoidable. Congratulations! Jelena Đorđević, Andrija’s mum
Contemporary in any sense of the word, our school offers functional knowledge and quality preparation for tertiary education in Serbia and abroad. Implementing modern and creative teaching in the classroom, where the teachers’ pedagogy and students’ performance are aligned with the highest academic standards for the high-school finals, our school develops linguistic, mathematical, scientific, artistic, cultural, technical and ICT competence, which is a prerequisite for further education and professional development. Teaching is supported by the interactive whiteboards and educational software, whereas practice exercises research and critical thinking.