Major subject

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As a main subject is based on the Swiss MAR ( Matura recognition regulation a Pflichtwahlfach at) school called, which differs from Canton may differ to Canton in duration and number of hours per week.
The main subject is an in-depth subject which, with the new Matura Recognition Ordinance of February 15, 1995 (MAV), replaced the former "types" of training at grammar schools (cantons such as Zurich, however, are still familiar with mathematical and scientific , modern or old-language grammar schools despite the current legal situation ).

A school can offer the following subjects as a major:

  • ancient languages:
    • Latin
    • Greek
    • Latin and Greek
  • Modern languages:
    • German (only permitted as a third national language in French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino)
    • French (only permitted as a third national language in German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino)
    • Italian (only permitted as a third national language in German-speaking Switzerland and French-speaking Switzerland)
    • English
    • Russian
    • Spanish
  • Natural sciences
    • Physics and Applications of Mathematics
    • biology and chemistry
  • Social sciences
  • art
    • Artistic creation
    • music

In the Romansh-speaking part of Switzerland, Romansh can also be chosen as a focus subject. Not every major subject can be chosen at every school, especially Russian is only offered at a few cantonal schools.

See also

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  1. admin.ch - Ordinance on the recognition of high school Matura certificates (SR 413.11) (PDF; 132 kB)