The EDK’s administrative office is the General Secretariat in Berne.

It prepares for the work of the political bodies, manages ongoing tasks in accordance with the EDK programme of activities and leads the EDK’s work groups, committees and specialist conferences.

IDES, the information and documentation centre with regard to the Swiss education system, is affiliated with the General Secretariat.

The Secretary General of the EDK is Susanne Hardmeier. Her deputy is Peter Marbet.

Organisation chart (German version, 16.01.2023)