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

Education Listening to deaf children’s needs

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

In Switzerland many deaf pupils go to mainstream schools. But the Swiss Federation of the Deaf says that many pupils struggle with this approach.

Education indicators OECD: upward educational mobility ‘possible in Switzerland’

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

People from disadvantaged groups advance in education better than in many other countries, says the OECD. But there is still room for improvement.

Abstract art Swiss surrealism: where the imaginary becomes real

By Helen James (curated pictures), Isobel Leybold-Johnson (text)

Is there such a thing as Swiss Surrealism? The first ever major exhibition on the theme at the Aargauer Kunsthaus gives some answers.

Back to the books When school holidays might be too long

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Children in Switzerland are returning to school after the long summer break. But do they have summer learning loss?

Readers react Apprenticeships and their social status – your views

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

We asked readers whether apprenticeships were considered a good option in their home countries. Some were positive, others said “not always”.

Education Social status plays ‘no role’ in career choice

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Swiss vocational training has a good reputation internationally, but fears have been raised that it is losing ground at home.

Education Patchwork education could be the future

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

The classical working path is no more, experts say. What does this mean for the Swiss vocational education model?

OECD PISA survey High-achieving pupils still attracted to teaching

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

The teaching profession remains an attractive choice for talented young people in Switzerland, the OECD says.

VPET18: US-CH links US education minister, DeVos, makes controversial Swiss visit

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson in Winterthur

US education secretary Betsy DeVos attends a major vocational education congress in Switzerland and talks about Swiss apprenticeship model.

VPET 18: From Singapore to Switzerland Swiss vocational training serves as a model for others

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

Singapore, the United States and Mozambique: three countries, three very different apprenticeship experiences.

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Education Listening to deaf children’s needs

Education indicators OECD: upward educational mobility ‘possible in Switzerland’

Abstract art Swiss surrealism: where the imaginary becomes real

Back to the books When school holidays might be too long

Readers react Apprenticeships and their social status – your views

Education Social status plays ‘no role’ in career choice

Education Patchwork education could be the future

OECD PISA survey High-achieving pupils still attracted to teaching

VPET18: US-CH links US education minister, DeVos, makes controversial Swiss visit

VPET 18: From Singapore to Switzerland Swiss vocational training serves as a model for others

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