The duration of head teacher training is determined independently by the schools. You should therefore expect differences. There are training courses that only last a few days, but there are also those that are more extensive and extend over several semesters. You can obtain more detailed information directly from the schools.

The cost of a head teacher training course varies depending on the provider. The costs are set by the schools themselves. You should therefore enquire there.

As a rule, the course costs range from CHF 3,000 to CHF 9,000. Please note that some providers charge additional costs, e.g. for examination fees and/or teaching materials.

Whether your head teacher training is paid for by your employer is very individual and varies from employer to employer. It is best to approach your line manager and explain your training plans to him/her. Ask about support options.

Whether you can also complete the head teacher training online depends on the teaching formats offered by the school. It is up to the school to decide which teaching formats it offers. In addition to traditional face-to-face teaching, many schools now also offer other forms of teaching, such as online teaching or hybrid teaching.

This depends, among other things, on which target group the principal training is aimed at. For example, there are further training courses that are explicitly aimed at principals who already have several years of professional experience in this area.

However, there are of course also "basic" further training courses that are explicitly aimed at prospective managers in school management. As a rule, no prior professional experience in school management is required.

Good to know: The admission requirements are set independently by the schools. There may therefore be differences.