In the HIF Swiss Matura section teaching and learning are guided by the aims and objectives set out in the federal and cantonal curriculum frameworks. These place emphasis on:
The Swiss Matura Programme can be entered in grade 9, subject to reaching the language requirements in German, English and French as well as passing the compulsory internal examination at the end of the first completed academic year at HIF. For international students the ideal path is to join HIF Swiss Bilingual Lower Secondary in grade 7 and to obtain promotion in grade 9 to Swiss Matura Programme.
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Students must study each subject listed below and must choose a second national language as a foreign language. From grade 11 students can specialize and choose from supplementary subjects.
as a First Language
as a Foreign Language
as a Second National Language
in English
in German
in German
in English
in German
in English
in English
in German
is a universal language
in English
higher level specialisation choice
higher level specialisation choice
elective subject
elective subject
elective subject
The Matura project gives students the opportunity to focus for one year on a topic of their choice for investigation. In the process they learn how to work in accordance with the criteria applied to the conduct and presentation of academic research. The Matura work is an independent work and an integral part of a Swiss Matura education. It offers the opportunity to work independently on a topic and apply scientific methodology. Thanks to the personal involvement with scientific questions, the Matura thesis makes a valuable contribution to the later choice of studies and career.
The Matura thesis consists of a scientific paper or work with accompanying text and an oral presentation and is supervised by a teacher. The topic of the work is determined in mutual agreement between the supervisor and the student.