Key facts
In order to teach, the teaching staff of vocational training schools must undergo specific teacher training. In Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (SFIVET) is the expert organisation for this training. It is owned by the Confederation and has its headquarters in Zollikofen, with activities in all three language regions. In 2017, the SFIVET employed more than 170 full-time equivalent staff. Its annual budget is approximately CHF 46.5 million, of which CHF 40 million is covered by a federal contribution.