Schools — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 486 active companies in education and training. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 89.8%, with 392 new companies registered, and 162 companies liquidated.
- 392 new companies
- 162 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Schools — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Schools in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Schools — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 392 companies in education and training have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 230 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 18th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 392 new companies
- 486 active companies
- ** year to date
Schools — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 38 companies in education and training were incorporated. In that same period, 15 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.0% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 38 new companies
- 15 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Schools — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Schools in Italian-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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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Schools — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 486 companies in education and training, most are active in
Sports and recreation education (139), Further vocational training, adult education (69), and Other education n.e.c. (68).
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
139
Further vocational training, adult education
69
Other education n.e.c.
68
Driving school activities
44
Educational support activities
21
Technical and vocational upper secondary education
7
Companies in education and training in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (40%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (34%) and "Other" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Limited Liability Company
- 34% Sole proprietorship
- 16% Other
- 9% Limited
Schools — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in education and training have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6500 Bellinzona
17/06/2026
6500 Bellinzona
18/05/2026
6592 S. Antonino
30/04/2026
6500 Bellinzona
22/04/2026
Schools — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in education and training have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6500 Bellinzona
10/07/2026
6814 Cadempino
23/06/2026
6575 S. Nazzaro
22/05/2026
6988 Ponte Tresa
30/04/2026
6850 Mendrisio
07/04/2026
6512 Giubiasco
13/03/2026
6500 Bellinzona
22/01/2026
Schools – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 9 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
24/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/06/2026