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Schools — Companies in education and training in the Canton of Zurich

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Schools — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich

Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 3'251 active companies in education and training. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 75.2%, with 2'388 new companies registered, and 993 companies liquidated.

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  • 2'388 new companies
  • 993 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Schools — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Schools in the Canton of Zurich.

Schools — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 2'388 companies in education and training have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'395 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Schools: Canton of Zurich (3'251), Canton of Vaud (1'478), and Canton of Bern (1'452). Companies in education and training are the 8th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 2'388 new companies
  • 3'251 active companies
  • ** year to date

Schools — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich

Over the past 12 months, 239 companies in education and training were incorporated. In that same period, 126 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.6% growth in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 239 new companies
  • 126 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Schools — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich

The most common company size for Schools in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 2% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

Schools — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich

Out of the 3'251 companies in education and training, most are active in Sports and recreation education (941), Other education n.e.c. (540), and Further vocational training, adult education (505). 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
941
Other education n.e.c.
540
Further vocational training, adult education
505
Driving school activities
301
Cultural education
300
Language schools
192
Educational support activities
139
Technical and vocational upper secondary education
84
IT schools
78

Companies in education and training in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (41%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (39%) and "Limited" (10%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 41% Sole proprietorship
  • 39% Limited Liability Company
  • 10% Limited
  • 10% Other

Schools — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 10 companies in education and training have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8344 Bäretswil
01/06/2026
8903 Birmensdorf ZH
29/05/2026
8800 Thalwil
29/05/2026
8048 Zürich
28/05/2026
8600 Dübendorf
27/05/2026
8002 Zürich
26/05/2026
8330 Pfäffikon ZH
21/05/2026
8472 Seuzach
20/05/2026
8442 Hettlingen
19/05/2026
8810 Horgen
15/05/2026

Schools — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 5 companies in education and training have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8142 Uitikon Waldegg
02/06/2026
8800 Thalwil
29/05/2026
8004 Zürich
29/05/2026
8051 Zürich
28/05/2026
8048 Zürich
13/05/2026
8310 Kemptthal
05/05/2026
8902 Urdorf
05/05/2026
8051 Zürich
04/05/2026
8634 Hombrechtikon
24/04/2026
8180 Bülach
22/04/2026

Schools – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 58 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
Other change
05/06/2026
Change of purpose
05/06/2026
Other change
05/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
04/06/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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