Question 205 of 350 · Offices, school and social services
Who is responsible for financing and organising primary school?
Wer ist zuständig für die Finanzierung und Organisation der Primarschule?
Correct answer: B
Why
The canton and the municipalities finance and organise primary school together. It is free for parents.
Common mistakes
- C: the Confederation
- The Confederation is not responsible for compulsory state school.
- A: the parents
- State school is free. Parents do not pay for it directly.
Topic
State schools in the canton of Zurich
In Switzerland, the cantons and the municipalities are mainly responsible for state schools, not the Confederation. Compulsory school is called Volksschule. It is free of charge. The canton sets the rules and the curriculum. The municipalities organise and pay for the local schools, together with the canton.
Canton and municipality of Zurich · Offices, school and social services
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.