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Department of Education

The Department of Education is committed to a diverse and attractive educational and continuing education system for the people in the Canton of Zurich. In collaboration with our partners from the schools and the municipalities, we shape and promote Zurich as a strong location for education.

Dr. Silvia Steiner

Head of the Department of Education

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Silvia Steiner, Member of the Government Council

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Ämter und Bereiche

Die Bildungsdirektion ist verantwortlich für die Volksschule, die Mittelschulen, die berufliche Grundbildung, die höhere Berufsbildung, die Hochschulen und die Weiterbildung. Zudem erbringt sie unterstützende Bildungsleistungen wie beispielsweise die Berufsberatung oder Ausbildungsbeiträge. Und sie ist die Anlaufstelle für alle Fragen rund um Familie und Erziehung.

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The pupils in the Canton of Zurich can count on attractive and diverse educational options. The Department of Education is committed to keeping it that way. It promotes an educational system that is open to everyone and enables the pupils to go their own way at all stages of their education. In order to guarantee that, the Department of Education works closely with its partners from the schools and in the municipalities.

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Walcheplatz 2
8090 Zürich
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