Isobel Leybold-Johnson

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Isobel is a British-trained journalist who speaks all three Swiss national languages. She's happy to tackle any subject that comes her way, but education is her passion. Initials: ilj

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Education - both Swiss and international, culture, people and society

Society taboo Young carers face many obstacles

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Switzerland’s first ever figures show that almost 8% of children aged 10-15 are young carers – far more than previously thought.

Universitas 21 Swiss maintain second spot in higher ed rankings

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Switzerland’s higher education system has once again been ranked second worldwide in the 2018 Universitas 21 report.

Educational training Who fares best at getting qualifications in Switzerland?

By Thomas Stephens, Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Nine out of ten pupils gain a qualification five years after finishing compulsory schooling in Switzerland.

Reuters ranking Swiss universities among Europe’s most innovative

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Five Swiss institutions have made it into the Reuters ranking of Europe’s most innovative universities.

Worker training Can England learn from Swiss apprenticeships?

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

English businesses would benefit from a Swiss-style apprenticeship system that starts earlier and lasts longer, say Swiss experts.

Career change How to do an apprenticeship when you are over 40

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

It’s still quite rare, but people can change career and start an apprenticeship in their 40s or 50s.

Digital media Swiss kids still prefer outside play to smartphones

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Nearly one in two Swiss primary school kids owns a smartphone, but their favourite activities remain playing outside, sports and meeting friends.

Post elections Media sees a political tsunami in Italy

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

The Swiss press says huge challenges face its neighbour Italy, after two anti-establishment parties made huge gains in Sunday’s election.

10-point plan Think tank: Swiss higher ed needs reform

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Swiss universities need to be more efficient if they are to compete internationally, says Avenir Suisse.

Snapshot What a typical Swiss student is like

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

There are almost 200,000 university students in Switzerland. What do we know about their backgrounds and how do they get by financially?

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Society taboo Young carers face many obstacles

Universitas 21 Swiss maintain second spot in higher ed rankings

Educational training Who fares best at getting qualifications in Switzerland?

Reuters ranking Swiss universities among Europe’s most innovative

Worker training Can England learn from Swiss apprenticeships?

Career change How to do an apprenticeship when you are over 40

Digital media Swiss kids still prefer outside play to smartphones

Post elections Media sees a political tsunami in Italy

10-point plan Think tank: Swiss higher ed needs reform

Snapshot What a typical Swiss student is like

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