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What are the examination subjects for the VSH Commercial Diploma?
The examination subjects for the VSH commercial diploma in basic commercial training (more for young people, the course includes the office management diploma) are:
- German (written and oral)
- Foreign languages: French and English (written and oral)
- Economy + Society (written)
- Project work (deepening and networking)
In the IKA (Information/Communication/Administration) area, only the experience grades are included in the examination assessment.
The VSH commercial diploma in additional commercial training (building on initial training, therefore more for adults) includes the following examination subjects:
- Communication Skills / German (written)
- IT Skills / Computer Science (with ECDL certificate) (written)
- Office Skills / Administration & Information (written)
- Finance Skills / Accounting (written)
- Business skills / business administration, economics, law (written)
- Personal skills / personality & teamwork (the school decides on the form)
- Specialization subject (written)
Is there only one version of the VSH commercial diploma?
The VSH commercial diploma is offered in different variants:
- VSH commercial diploma in basic commercial training (full-time day commercial school, more for young people)
- VSH commercial diploma additional commercial training (part-time courses for adults)
- Centralized" variant (with or without specialization) with final examinations at the end of the course
- Variant "credit" (with or without specialization subject) with credit examinations at the end of the subject area to be examined during training
Can I do a commercial diploma straight after school?
If you are under the age of 18 after completing compulsory schooling, some schools will not admit you to a commercial diploma course. However, other schools have a minimum age of 16 for self-study courses. Please enquire directly with the respective provider about the admission requirements.
What is the difference between the VSH or Edupool trading diploma?
There are three degree options for the commercial diploma:
- Internal school degree
- VSH commercial diploma
- Commercial diploma edupool.ch
The school-internal qualification is only recognized by the school that issues it. It is important that it is a proven and well-known school. In the case of the VSH commercial diploma, the diploma is issued by the Association of Swiss Commercial Schools (private schools). If this diploma is completed as basic training, the path leads via the office management diploma, the commercial diploma and entry into the last three semesters of the EFZ commercial apprenticeship with a B profile. If the VSH commercial diploma is taken as additional training as an adult with initial training (EFZ or Matura), it certifies a basic commercial qualification. This enables entry into the world of office work through the valuable addition of commercial knowledge to the first profession - but does not correspond to an EFZ as a commercial clerk. These facts about VSH supplementary training also apply to the Edupool commercial diploma. Anyone wondering whether VSH or Edupool should know: edupool.ch is an association of around 50 commercial further education centers of commercial vocational schools. This guarantees a uniform standard throughout Switzerland. When deciding between the VSH commercial diploma or Edupool, the question arises between a traditional qualification recognized throughout Switzerland with the title Kauffrau/Kaufmann VSH and corresponding recognition on the job market and a quality label for accredited commercial schools with a qualification from the Kaufmännischer Verband and renowned industry and professional associations. The Edupool level aims to close the gap between basic education and higher vocational education in the Swiss commercial education system. Thanks to the wide range of courses on offer, the degree is sure to become even better known.
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