Studies in English focus on the skills needed for improved speaking proficiency and reading comprehension. English courses refine students’ command of the language and provide the tools for effectively navigating a world where English is becoming increasingly widespread.

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. Switzerland's independence and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers. Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous, and stable modern market economy with low unemployment.