Appropriate framework conditions make it possible to exploit the opportunities of digitalisation in the education sector
Good framework conditions allow digital innovations in the education sector and promote the acquisition of the skills which are essential in the digital age. A coherent policy on the use of data for education in Switzerland is established and facilitates the correct use of data generated in the learning process. The ever more rapidly changing requirements and new challenges in crisis situations, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, demand constant improvements in the education system. The strengths of the diversified Swiss education system, with its equal-opportunity, practically oriented and generally formative offerings, provide the best conditions for this. To achieve their goals, the Confederation and cantons are coordinating their respective strategies in the sphere of digitalisation within the education sector.
Field of action
Education, research and innovation
Good education is an indispensable cornerstone for each individual and for society and the economy as a whole. The process of digital transformation greatly affects our lives and our work routines. It requires skills in handling the new technologies as we...
Show moreObjective's measures
- Aufbau einer Programmstruktur zur Entwicklung einer Datennutzungspolitik für den Bildungsraum Schweiz
- Bildung für eine digitale Staatsbürgerschaft
- #WIRSINDZUKUNFT
- National awareness and activation campaign "#LifelongLearning - Your chance to stay fit".
- Digitalisation in education
- Action plan in relation to education, research and innovation in the years 2019-2020
- National youth and media platform
- OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)
- Energy Challenge
Key documents
- Message of 26 February 2020 on the promotion of education, research and innovation in the years 2021-2024 (SBFI message)
- Exploiting opportunities optimally - 2019 statement on the common education policy goals for the education sector in Switzerland of 27 June 2019
- Report “Data in education - Data for education” of 31 August 2019, educa.ch
- Strategy of the Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education for handling changes due to digitalisa-tion in the education system. Goals (CCME resolution of 21 June 2018)
- Report of 5 July 2020: “Challenges of digitalisation for education and research in Switzerland” and “Digitalisation action plan in the education, research and innovation sector in the years 2019 and 2020”
- Education Cooperation Act of 30 September 2016
- Sustainable development strategy 2030 (consultation process in summer 2020)