Re-engineering
Education
Systems.
CEMETS Global is a non-profit foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland that draws on over a decade of expertise from the Chair of Education Systems at ETH Zurich, supporting education system reform in partnership with governments, industries, and education leaders across more than 30 countries.
What we do
Built on a decade of
systemic change.
As the Chair of Education Systems (CES) at ETH Zurich, we have been a global leader in the field of education systems re-engineering, with a strong focus on theoretical, empirical, applied and translational research.
The newly established foundation continues this mission by advancing research on how education systems evolve, function, and perform across diverse national and institutional contexts. Our work integrates theory, data, and practice to generate robust, evidence-based insights that support meaningful, system-level transformation in education and training systems worldwide.
In addition to our extensive international work, we place a strong emphasis on advancing education and skills system development in Switzerland, whose education and skills system is widely regarded as a global benchmark. Through our new AI Education Lab, we aim to work collaboratively with stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Global footprint — research & implementation activities · click to enlarge
Why We Do It
Digital transformation, accelerated by the AI revolution, is actively reshaping economies and the nature of work and study.
Skills Mismatch
Graduates often lack relevant skills while employers face growing talent shortages, a systemic gap with significant economic and social costs.
AI & Digital Disruption
Artificial intelligence and digital transformation are rapidly reshaping economies. Education systems are struggling to keep pace.
Systemic Misalignment
The gap between education and labor markets requires stronger collaboration and a renewed focus on practice-oriented learning, including VET.
CEMETS Global exists to support countries in building education systems that are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with real-world needs.
Mission
“Co-creating resilient education systems that take a long-term, systemic approach to aligning learning with the future of work.”
Vision
“A world where education systems unlock opportunity, talent, and prosperity for all.”
How We Do It
A systemic, evidence-based approach.
We follow a systemic, evidence-based, and partnership-driven approach to education reform. We accompany partners throughout the process, from understanding challenges to implementation and sustainable improvement, through three integrated elements:
Research
We diagnose system challenges and guide decision-making. Research serves as a tool for stakeholder alignment by creating shared understanding through workshops, events, and joint analysis.
Labs (Programmes)
We enable the capacity of leaders while developing concrete solutions. Our Labs bring together policymakers, educators and industry to co-create actionable reforms.
Backstopping and learning
We support implementation and translate evidence into policy action. We accompany partners from identifying challenges to continuous improvement, long after our involvement ends.
The Cycle
Research → Translation → Impact
Our integrated approach creates a continuous loop from evidence generation through to real-world policy implementation, ensuring lasting systemic change.
Meet CESbot — our AI knowledge partner.
We are building CESbot, an AI-powered chatbot (RAG) trained on our research and reform knowledge base. It will help policymakers, educators, and partners access insights, navigate best practices, and accelerate reform design.
Reform Lab 2026
Join a focused lab for education reform leaders.
The CEMETS Reform Lab brings together policymakers, educators, employers, and implementation partners to work on concrete reform priorities with expert guidance, peer exchange, and evidence-based tools.
Sign ups will open soonApplications are reviewed manually.
Submitting the registration form does not guarantee participation. Each sign-up will be reviewed by the CEMETS team to confirm fit, eligibility, and available capacity before approval.
Accepted participants will receive a confirmation by email.
We may follow up for additional context before approving a registration.
Places are limited to keep the lab practical, focused, and collaborative.
Contact
Let's work together.
Whether you are a government, an education institution, an employer organization, or a development partner — we want to hear from you.