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High school students

The Turing Course, which commenced in 2023-24, has proven to be a highly successful initiative. It provides an opportunity for motivated high school students to immerse themselves in the world of computing. The Saturday morning format of the course has been particularly well-received by participants, who have found it an engaging and flexible learning environment. This format has enabled them to experiment with new learning approaches and develop new skills and friendships, as evidenced by the experiences of Lou-Anne and Rémi.

The range of activities on offer allows participants to engage with contemporary issues while immersed in the campus environment. These weeks present a distinctive opportunity to gain insight into university life, interact with scientists and further refine their course of study.

Teaching in high schools

Master with specialization in Computer Science for teaching

This Master is a joint program between EPFL and HEP-VD to train high school teachers in computer science in Switzerland. It consists of 120 + 9 ECTS credits, with the first year corresponding to a Master’s cycle in Computer Science (IN) or Data Science (DS), and the second year corresponding to the specialization courses at the HEP and a teaching internship at a high school.

Teacher education

In the canton of Vaud, the HEP-VD is responsible for teacher training. There is a collaboration between the HEP-VD and the Computer and Communication Sciences Section (SIN-SSC) that allows teachers enrolled at the HEP-VD to earn additional credits in computer science. [Page only available in French]