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Eurydice

EACEA National Policies Platform:Eurydice

Types of institutions

Secondary education is delivered by high schools called lycées. Some of these exclusively provide either 'classic' secondary education (ESC) or 'general' secondary education (ESG). Other establishments offer both types of provision.

2025

No reforms.

2024

No reforms.

2023

Unified admissions system

Amendments to the Law on Education have changed the way applications for admission are submitted, moving from the previously decentralised, district-by-district practice to a single, online application platform.

Liechtenstein is a constitutional, hereditary monarchy based on democratic and parliamentary principles; the power of the state is embodied in the Reigning Prince and in the people. With a surface of 160 km2 Liechtenstein comes fourth among the smallest countries in Europe.

The small size of the country as well as its geopolitical location and historically grown relationships with its neighbouring countries have strongly influenced the development of Liechtenstein and its education system.

2025

Increase in state contributions to preparatory courses for professional examinations and higher professional examinations (higher vocational education)

2025

There were no reforms in the area of early childhood education during the reporting period.

2024

There were no reforms in the area of early childhood education during the reporting period.

2023

There were no reforms in the area of early childhood education during the reporting period.

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