Switzerland has long been known for its high standard of living. Globally mobile families are embracing the country’s way of life, its climate, its healthy outdoor lifestyle, and its excellent education provision.
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witzerland is home to a top-class education system and some of the best international and private schools in the world. This means that relocating parents with school-age children are likely to be spoilt for choice when selecting a new school.
According to figures from the Swiss Federal Office of Statistics, expats now make up over 24 per cent of the country’s population. “Expats have told us that Switzerland ranks as the
top country for a balanced expat life,” says Dean Blackburn, head of HSBC Expat. “Expat parents note how their children have a healthier lifestyle and overall are enjoying a better quality of life.” HSBC’s Expat Explorer Survey ranks each country using a score that summarises expats’ views of that destination. In 2016, Switzerland ranked in fifth place overall (on an average of Economics, Experience and Family scores), but took first place in the Economics category.