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Academic Curricula

GCSEs

GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) are British qualifications typically taken by students aged 14-16, preceding A-Levels. Many Swiss international schools offering British curriculum include GCSEs as part of their academic pathway. Swiss Academic Network recommends understanding the GCSE structure when evaluating British-curriculum Swiss boarding schools.

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