bwd Education Center for Business and Services — Papiermühlestrasse 65, 3014 Bern, Switzerland

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The BWD and the WMS – a prime example of organizational communication in reverse Sometimes you wonder if the BWD even knows that people actually study at the WMS – or if it imagines the school as a purely theoretical pilot project on paper. Communication? A foreign concept, apparently buried deep in the director's archives. Information arrives late, unclear, or not at all. If you're lucky, you might receive an email – usually after the meeting has already passed. And while trying not to completely lose track of things amidst the chaos of contradictory statements and spontaneous changes of plan, a simple question arises: How can a business-oriented secondary school function without a cafeteria? The same scene plays out daily: Hundreds of students searching for a place to eat during breaks in overcrowded hallways because there's nowhere that even remotely resembles a cafeteria. A concept from 2025 with the infrastructure of 1995. The Federal Office for Defence Procurement (BWD) manages to treat every announcement like a state secret while simultaneously pretending that everything is perfectly organized. It's just a shame that transparency and planning certainty are apparently optional subjects in this agency. In short: lots of administration, little understanding of what's essential. If communication and infrastructure were exam subjects, the BWD would fail miserably – with a retake in the summer.

Alexander Kuznetsov

Hello friends of Today I'm a former student of BWD. When I was there, I only had positive experiences. However, there are some shortcomings. For example, I've heard a lot about what apparently goes on at the sofa on the second floor. Also, some of the students are very loud. Once, a student even made me sit on a bottle and perform various Pilates exercises (while sitting on the bottle). Best regards, Peginald

DeinPer Sex

I recently had the opportunity to visit this school and was greeted by a student. Her name was Joy Johanna Burri. She was very kind and welcoming. Simply wow!

Timo Königsdorfer

Actually, the school is okay, but the teachers can't admit their mistakes.

arjon

BWD Bern is a top-notch school. During my time there (2019–2022), all the teachers were incredibly dedicated and truly committed to our success. The learning environment was motivating and pleasant – you could tell that they were teaching more than just academic subjects. In my opinion, BWD provides a broad general knowledge base that benefits you later on – whether in university, your career, or even your free time. But what truly made this school special were the many unforgettable moments that extended far beyond the classroom: There were the legendary 15-minute breaks when you'd dash down to the Coop with your friends – usually more for chatting and laughing than actually shopping. Or the group projects where you weren't in the classroom but could work outside in the hallway or in the group study rooms – a blend of productive exchange and great team spirit. ... And let's not forget the legendary Box 65 – a place we still talk about today as if it were a small monument to our time together. Even now, many former classmates rave about their time at BWD. For us, it was more than just school – it was a formative period full of memories.

Adrian Kadriu