Organization CH: Switzerland VD: Canton of Vaud DEF: Department of Education and Vocational Training DGEO: Directorate-General for Compulsory Education and Special Needs Education

The DGEO manages compulsory schooling in the canton of Vaud and schooling for pupils aged 4 to 15. It also provides special needs education services for preschool and post-compulsory children and manages pedagogy, psychology, human resources, administration, information systems, and finances.