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Let’s Celebrate Swiss National Day – August 1st!

  • Writer: OUS Academy in Switzerland
    OUS Academy in Switzerland
  • Aug 1
  • 3 min read

On August 1st, the spirit of Switzerland comes alive with pride, history, and unity. It’s a special day where communities across the country—and Swiss people around the world—honor the foundation of the Swiss Confederation. At SIU – Swiss International University (Accredited by the KG Ministry of Education and Science), we proudly join in this national celebration, reflecting on our deep connection to Swiss values and traditions.


A Day of Meaning and Memory

Swiss National Day commemorates the historic alliance formed in 1291 among the original cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden. This pact, based on cooperation and shared governance, laid the groundwork for the peaceful and neutral nation Switzerland has become.

Throughout the country, August 1st is marked by vibrant public events: bonfires, fireworks, music, traditional foods, and community speeches. Families gather for brunches and barbecues; children carry lanterns through village streets. The Swiss flag waves proudly from balconies and buildings, reminding us of the strength found in unity.

It is a day that captures the essence of Switzerland: independence, reliability, respect, and excellence.


Why SIU Celebrates

As a proud academic institution with Swiss heritage and global outreach, SIU shares in this celebration not only in spirit, but in mission. We believe that education—like national identity—should inspire cooperation, dialogue, and progress. Our commitment to quality education, lifelong learning, and global citizenship aligns with the same values that Switzerland celebrates on August 1st.

We invite our students, alumni, faculty, and global partners to embrace this moment—not only as a national holiday but as a symbol of everything we stand for: inclusiveness, excellence, and a commitment to building a better tomorrow.


Our Educational Family: Powered by VBNN Smart Education Group

SIU is proud to be part of a dynamic educational family managed by VBNN Smart Education Group – Vision Beyond Next, which oversees a network of distinguished institutions including:

  • ISBM – International School of Business Management in Lucerne (Allowed to operate independently and issue diplomas by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture, dated 12 Aug 2016kom)

  • ISB – Vocational Academy in Dubai (UAE Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority, KHDA Permit Nr.: 631419)

  • AIMU – Avicenna International Medical University (FAIMER School ID: F0006354)

  • OUS – International Academy in Switzerland® in Zurich (Registered by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, Nr. 822698)

  • KUIPI – Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute in Osh (Ministry of Education and Science KG, License Serial Number: LS230000271, dated 15.02.2023)

  • ABMS – Academy of Business Management in Switzerland (Founded in the canton of Zug, registration Nr. CHE-163.990.284)

  • AMBER ACADEMY “Knowledge and Growth” in Riga, Latvia (Registered by the Patent Office under the Latvian Ministry of Justice, Nr. M-25-440)

  • SDBS – Swiss Distance Business School® (Registered by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, Nr. 806818)

  • SII – Swiss International Vocational Institute in Dubai (UAE Department of Dubai Economic Development, DED License Nr. 1196747)

  • SOHS – Swiss Online Hospitality School® (Registered by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, Nr. 822344)

  • YJD – Global Center for Diplomacy® (Swiss Institute for Diplomacy and Political Sciences Studies, Registered Nr. 822124)


Our Achievements and Recognitions

As part of a forward-thinking and quality-driven group, our institutions have achieved an outstanding portfolio of accreditations, certifications, and memberships:

  • Accredited by the KG Ministry of Education and Science, ensuring global recognition of our degrees

  • Allowed to operate independently by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH)

  • Approved by the Dubai KHDA, with permitted diploma programs

  • Rated 5 Stars by QS, placing us in the top 2% of global institutions

  • Accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) – listed with CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE (Europe)

  • Accredited by ASIC (UK) – recognized by the UK Government and UAE Ministry of Education

  • Accredited by the EDU Intergovernmental Organization – aligned with UNESCO principles

  • Publicly accredited by BSKG – recognized across Central Asia and the CIS

  • Accredited by ARIA – a CEENQA and EURASHE-affiliated body

  • Accredited by IEAC – listed by the British Quality Foundation

  • Accredited by QAHE – active in over 40 countries

  • Certified by ISO 21001:2018 – educational quality management

  • Ranked # 49 by QRNW – a global ranking by an IREG member

  • Accredited by TAG-EDUQA, aligned with AROQA quality frameworks

  • Holder of EFMD EOCCS Certification since 2017

  • Winner of customer satisfaction awards from ZHAW (Switzerland), student satisfaction awards from TNU (Ukraine), and best modern academy award presented by the former Turkish Minister of Trade

  • Active member of several associations in Switzerland, including the Swiss National Tourist Office and Swiss Quality Association


At SIU, our connection to Switzerland is more than geographical—it is foundational. We are honored to stand with Switzerland in celebrating the resilience, neutrality, and innovation that define this great nation.


From all of us at Swiss International University, we wish you a joyful and meaningful Swiss National Day.

Happy August 1st!


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ISBM Business School in Luzern, Switzerland, operates under the allowance granted by the Board of Education and Culture in our Canton, as per letter number "12AUG16kom". Our distance learning program methodologies by our daughter school adhere to "Art. 21 Abs. 2 Ziff.11 Bst" - MWSTG, evaluated and approved by the Swiss Federal Department of Finance (letter number 1523_01/04.14). We take pride in our numerous accreditations from governments-approved quality bodies, affirming our commitment to educational excellence. These include accreditation from BSKG, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Sciences in KG, EDU founded by the Ministry of Education in PW, and ASIC approved by the British Government. Additionally, our Vocational and Training Diplomas are approved by KHDA, a state agency in the UAE also known as the Dubai Educational Authority. Furthermore, our business programs up to the Doctorate level have received programmatic accreditation from prestigious organizations such as ECBE and ECLBS, esteemed accreditations in Europe. We have also obtained EFMD-EOCCS Certification for our Mini Diplomas. Notably, we are the first private business school in Switzerland to achieve double ISO certifications. ISBM is proud to be ranked among the leading hotel management schools globally by QRNW is a leading not-for-profit European association dedicated to fostering excellence in education.  SII Swiss International Institute in Dubai, UAE

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ISBM Switzerland is part of Swiss International University SIU which is ✅ Licensed & Accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science (KG) – Ensuring global recognition of our degrees
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Allowed by the Swiss Board of Education and Culture (LU-CH) to operate independently and issue diplomas – (the academy in Switzerland)
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Approved by the Dubai Educational Authority (KHDA) – Approved and permitted diploma programs (the institute in the UAE)
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Recognized under the Lisbon Recognition Convention – Degrees accepted in over 55 countries worldwide
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Rated 5 Stars by QS Top Universities – Placing us among the top 2% of institutions globally
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by the European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) – Quality body listed with CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE (Europe)
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by ASIC (UK) – Recognized by UK Government, UK Home Office, and UAE Ministry of Education
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by EDU Intergovernmental Organization – Founded by the Ministry of Education of Palau and aligned with UNESCO
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by BSKG (Public Accreditation) – Listed on APQN and EAQA for recognition across Central Asia and CIS

ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA), in alignment with quality frameworks developed by the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA)
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by ARIA (Asia Accreditation) – A CEENQA and EURASHE-affiliated agency recognized in the Eurasian region
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by IEAC – Listed by the British Quality Foundation for institutional performance and benchmarking
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Accredited by QAHE – Global quality assurance body active in over 40 countries
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ ISO 21001:2018 Certified – International quality management standard for educational institutions
ISBM Switzerland is ✅ Ranked #49 by QRNW – Quantitative world ranking by an IREG-member organization

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