Schools — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 1'499 active companies in education and training. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 67.7%, with 1'133 new companies registered, and 528 companies liquidated.
- 1'133 new companies
- 528 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Schools — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Schools in the Canton of Vaud.
Schools — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1'133 companies in education and training have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 605 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Schools:
Canton of Zurich (3'297), Canton of Vaud (1'499), and Canton of Bern (1'461).
Companies in education and training are the 11th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 1'133 new companies
- 1'499 active companies
- ** year to date
Schools — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 97 companies in education and training were incorporated. In that same period, 59 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.6% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 97 new companies
- 59 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Schools — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Schools in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Schools — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 1'499 companies in education and training, most are active in
Sports and recreation education (384), Other education n.e.c. (283), and Further vocational training, adult education (232).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Schools
Nb of legal entities
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Sports and recreation education
384
Other education n.e.c.
283
Further vocational training, adult education
232
Driving school activities
141
Educational support activities
47
Technical and vocational upper secondary education
34
Companies in education and training in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (40%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (38%) and "Other" (11%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Sole proprietorship
- 38% Limited Liability Company
- 11% Other
- 10% Limited
Schools — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 4 companies in education and training have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
30/09/2026
1164 St-Cergue
14/09/2026
1305 Penthalaz
02/09/2026
Schools — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 6 companies in education and training have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
20/10/2026
1816 Chailly-Montreux
19/10/2026
1054 Morrens VD
28/09/2026
1892 Lavey-les-Bains
27/08/2026
Schools – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 49 companies in education and training have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
21/10/2026
Change of status
19/10/2026
Change of purpose
16/10/2026