The Geneva school market: competition and interdependencies between state and non-state actors
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https://doi.org/10.24452/sjer.47.2.6Keywords:
School markets; School avoidance; Private education; Educational strategies of families; School inequalitiesAbstract
This article focuses on the dynamics of the school market in Geneva by examining school avoidance in secondary 1 education. Using data monitoring the schooling of 17,013 students, the study examines the extent of avoidance, the characteristics of the students concerned, and the schools that are avoided or sought after. The results show that avoidance is a significant phenomenon, influenced by students’ social background and nationality. They indicate a segmentation and specialization of educational provision in the private sector, where different school profiles meet specific demands. By discussing the concept of ‘educational niches’, the article highlights the interdependence between the public and private sectors in structuring Geneva’s school market.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Barbara Fouquet-Chauprade, Samuel Charmillot, Georges Felouzis

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