Education

In every municipality in Liechtenstein, there are community schools. These consist of kindergarten and the subsequent primary school. Not every municipality has a secondary school, such as a secondary school or a secondary technical school. In Liechtenstein, there is a gymnasium located in Vaduz.

The various school levels are explained further down.

Here is a general overview of all schools in Liechtenstein:

The Education Office has developed moderation cards in simple language together with the Parent-Child Forum. They illustrate the educational path in Liechtenstein. You can view the cards at the following link:

Kindergarten

The kindergarten lasts 2 years. Children aged 4 years and older can attend. Attendance is voluntary, but most children go to kindergarten. Children who cannot speak German or speak very little must attend kindergarten for at least one year before starting school. The kindergarten is integrated into the community school together with the primary school.

Primary School

At 6 years old, children start school (primary school). It consists of 5 school years. If children need more support, they receive it through special provisions. Children and teenagers who have developmental impairments can attend the special education day school at the Educational Center in Schaan.

Promoting permeability between types of schools is very important. If there is a reason, children should be able to switch between different types of schools. This can happen if a child has problems at school or if their performance is very good.

Secondary Level I

After primary school, children and teenagers attend the 4-year secondary level I.

There are 3 types of schools:

Secondary school, secondary technical school, and gymnasium.

Which type of school one can attend depends on the performance in primary school. All schools at secondary level I are general education schools. However, they differ in their demand level. In secondary schools, students aged 11 to 16 are prepared for vocational schools or other further secondary schools.

Secondary School

The secondary school is a general education school with different levels of demand. It includes grades 6 to 9.

Here, students are prepared for professional life or for transfer to secondary technical school.

Small classes allow for precisely addressing the needs of children and teenagers.

Secondary Technical School

The secondary technical school is a challenging and performance-oriented school. Here, children and teenagers are prepared for demanding vocational training or for transfer to the upper level of the gymnasium or a vocational maturity school.

It includes grades 6 to 9.

Gymnasium

The gymnasium lasts a total of 7 years, ending with the maturity exam. A broad education is provided and prepares students for university studies. The lower level lasts 3 years. The transition options from the secondary technical school to the gymnasium and vice versa are possible up to the 4th grade. This allows for good permeability within the Liechtenstein school system.

Voluntary 10th School Year

The voluntary 10th school year can be attended after completing secondary level I. It lasts one year and aims to optimally prepare the learners for their professional future. It offers 4 different focuses - depending on interests and individual performance ability.

Sports School

Some students engage in competitive sports. For these young people, there is the Sports School Liechtenstein. It aims to prepare teenagers for a career in competitive or elite sports. Under certain conditions, they have the option to attend secondary level I at the secondary technical school in Schaan or secondary level II at the gymnasium.

International School Rheintal (ISR)

The ISR in Buchs offers students an internationally recognized education in the English language.

formatio Private School

The state-recognized private school offers 3 school levels: primary school, secondary school, and upper level gymnasium.

School fees must be paid for each school year.

Timeout School (TOS)

The Timeout School Liechtenstein is for adolescents between the ages of 11 and 16. It can be attended if adolescents are in a difficult academic, family, or personal situation. Work is done intensively at the regular school before the Timeout School is considered. The request for a place in the Timeout School is made by the social worker of the regular school. Regular schools are, for example, the secondary school, the secondary technical school, or the gymnasium.

Special Education Day School of the Educational Center (HPZ)

At the special education day school of the HPZ, children and teenagers aged

4 to 18 years (in exceptional cases up to 20 years) are supported. Special education means that these children and teenagers have special learning needs.

The special education day school is divided into the special education school and the language healing school.

Liechtenstein Music School

The Liechtenstein Music School teaches music-loving children, teenagers, and adults. There are individual and group lessons offered in various musical instruments, singing, and music theory.

Art School Liechtenstein

The Art School Liechtenstein is a place for art and design. There are classes and courses for children, teenagers, and adults. There is also a one-year full-time preparatory course available.

Senior College

The Senior College offers a series of lectures on topics such as science, medicine, literature, history, law, economics, music, and art.

In the school holiday calendar, you will find an overview of the school holidays for the current school year.

School social work is a free and low-threshold service provided by the Liechtenstein Education Office for public schools. It accompanies children and adolescents in the

process of growing up, supports them in coping with life, and promotes their competencies to solve personal and social problems. Teachers and parents are strengthened in their educational tasks, and the school is supported in social pedagogical matters.

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Some children have problems at school. For example, with learning. Or there are behavioral problems. Then the school psychological service provides help. It supports students, parents, and teachers. Detailed information can be found here: