Switzerland Secondary II (Sekundarstufe II) Syllabus - Baccalaureate Main Specialism Subject

The Swiss Baccalaureate (Matura) curriculum in Sekundarstufe II (Secondary II) prepares students for tertiary education. It includes core subjects, a main specialism subject, a secondary specialism subject, and a baccalaureate essay.

Main Specialism Subjects

The main specialism subject allows students to focus on a specific area of interest. While the exact subjects offered can vary between cantons and schools, examples of main specialism subjects include:

• Visual Arts
• Biology & Chemistry
• Physics & Applied Mathematics
• Spanish
• Business & Law

Other optional subjects that may be chosen as a main specialism include:

• Ancient Languages
• Modern Languages
• Artistic Design
• Music
• Pedagogy, Philosophy, and Psychology
• Law and Economy

Core Subjects

Alongside the main specialism, students study core subjects which include:

• Three Languages (Two Swiss languages plus English)
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• History
• Geography
• Music and/or Artistic Design

Assessment

Assessment for the Swiss Maturité includes written and oral exams in each subject, as well as a dissertation.