Bilingual
Swiss Matura

HIF IGCSE students front of the school

HIF Swiss Bilingual Matura


Self directed, independent learning

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:

  • A broad, rigorous general education
  • Developing age-appropriate study skills and problem-solving strategies
  • Self-directed, independent learning
  • Project-based collaborative learning in teams
  • Acquisition of in-depth, specialised knowledge in selected subjects
  • Ability to evaluate arguments and evidence used in academic publications

Entry in grade 9 to HIF Swiss Bilingual Matura

Swiss Matura for International Students

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.

Advantages of a Swiss Matura

  • Holders of the Swiss Matura have the right to study at any Swiss and international university of their choice without having to take any entrance examination (exception: medical school).
  • The broad, demanding curriculum means students can choose any course of study, depending on their interests and aptitudes.
  • The Swiss Matura is recognised for admission by leading universities throughout the world.

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Swiss Matura Subjects and specialisation

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. 

  • German

    as a First Language

  • English

    as a Foreign Language

  • French or Italian or Romansh

    as a Second National Language

  • Mathematics

    in English

  • Biology

    in German

  • Chemistry

    in German

  • Physics

    in English

  • History

    in German

  • Geography

    in English

  • Introduction to Economics and Law

    in English

  • Visual Art

    in German

  • Music

    is a universal language

  • Information technology

    in English

Specialisation and elective subjects starting grade 11

  • Physics and Applied Mathematics

    higher level specialisation choice

  • Economics and Law

    higher level specialisation choice

  • Biology

    elective subject

  • Sport

    elective subject

  • History

    elective subject

Matura Project

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.

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