Schools — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 3'875 active companies in education and training. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 80.7%, with 3'020 new companies registered, and 1'289 companies liquidated.
- 3'020 new companies
- 1'289 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Schools — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Schools in French-speaking Switzerland.
Schools — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3'020 companies in education and training have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'731 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Schools:
Canton of Zurich (3'267), Canton of Vaud (1'486), and Canton of Bern (1'448).
Companies in education and training are the 13th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 3'020 new companies
- 3'875 active companies
- ** year to date
Schools — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 278 companies in education and training were incorporated. In that same period, 147 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.5% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 278 new companies
- 147 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Schools — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Schools in French-speaking Switzerland 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.)
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0% Unknown
Schools — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 3'875 companies in education and training, most are active in
Sports and recreation education (1'181), Other education n.e.c. (628), and Further vocational training, adult education (595).
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
1'181
Other education n.e.c.
628
Further vocational training, adult education
595
Driving school activities
358
Educational support activities
101
Technical and vocational upper secondary education
71
Companies in education and training in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (40%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (38%) and "Other" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Sole proprietorship
- 38% Limited Liability Company
- 12% Other
- 9% Limited
Schools — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 14 companies in education and training have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1653 Châtel-sur-Montsalvens
01/07/2026
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
23/06/2026
Schools — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 14 companies in education and training have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1692 Massonnens
10/07/2026
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
08/07/2026
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
06/07/2026
1934 Le Châble VS
02/07/2026
Schools – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 102 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 status
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/07/2026
Change of status
10/07/2026
Change of status
10/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
10/07/2026
Change of company name
10/07/2026