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Schools — Companies in education and training in Switzerland

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Schools — Industry overview in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to a total of 15'286 active companies in education and training. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 74.2%, with 11'456 new companies registered, and 4'944 companies liquidated.

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  • 11'456 new companies
  • 4'944 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Schools — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Schools in Switzerland.

Schools — Industry size in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 11'456 companies in education and training have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 6'512 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Schools: Canton of Zurich (3'295), Canton of Vaud (1'498), and Canton of Bern (1'462). Companies in education and training are the 15th largest group of companies in Switzerland.

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  • 11'456 new companies
  • 15'286 active companies
  • ** year to date

Schools — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 1'204 companies in education and training were incorporated. In that same period, 630 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.9% growth in Switzerland.

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  • 1'204 new companies
  • 630 liquidated companies
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Schools — Size and number of employees in Switzerland

The most common company size for Schools in Switzerland 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.)
  • 0% Unknown

Schools — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland

Out of the 15'286 companies in education and training, most are active in Sports and recreation education (4'654), Other education n.e.c. (2'518), and Further vocational training, adult education (2'342). 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
4'654
Other education n.e.c.
2'518
Further vocational training, adult education
2'342
Driving school activities
1'675
Cultural education
1'328
Language schools
749
Educational support activities
478
Technical and vocational upper secondary education
364
IT schools
358

Companies in education and training in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (40%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (40%) and "Other" (10%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 40% Limited Liability Company
  • 40% Sole proprietorship
  • 10% Other
  • 9% Limited

Schools — Latest registrations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 65 companies in education and training have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8603 Schwerzenbach
25/08/2026
1860 Aigle
24/08/2026
1205 Genève
21/08/2026
1752 Villars-sur-Glâne
21/08/2026
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
20/08/2026
5524 Niederwil AG
20/08/2026
8617 Mönchaltorf
19/08/2026
1163 Etoy
19/08/2026
3612 Steffisburg
18/08/2026

Schools — Latest liquidations in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 52 companies in education and training have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
7402 Bonaduz
27/08/2026
1892 Lavey-les-Bains
27/08/2026
1212 Grand-Lancy
27/08/2026
6345 Neuheim
26/08/2026
2610 St-Imier
26/08/2026
1205 Genève
26/08/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
25/08/2026

Schools – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland

In Switzerland, 405 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
28/08/2026
Other change
28/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/08/2026
Other change
28/08/2026
Other change
28/08/2026

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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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