The education system in the Principality of Liechtenstein is characterized by the school systems of German-speaking countries. Neighboring Switzerland has a particular influence on the school structure and educational content.

Liechtenstein can offer its young people an education from elementary school to university level, although theoretical vocational training takes place in Swiss vocational schools. Due to the small size of the country, the higher the school level, the less broad the range of courses on offer and, depending on the field of study, Liechtenstein citizens often obtain their further qualifications at higher vocational schools and universities in Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

On the other hand, Liechtenstein is also a regional center of education. At the University of Liechtenstein, which focuses on economics and architecture, well over half of the students come from abroad, primarily from neighboring Switzerland and Austria.

In the kindergarten and compulsory school sector, the Liechtenstein curriculum "LiLe" has been aligned with the Swiss Curriculum 21 of the German-speaking cantons since 2019. Children take their first step into the Liechtenstein school system from the age of four. Almost all children attend kindergarten for two years, where they are prepared for the five-level elementary school in a playful and activity-oriented way. This is followed by the three-tier secondary level. Secondary level I lasts four years and comprises the three types of school: upper secondary school, intermediate secondary school and lower secondary school. The permeability of the three types of school is optimized to such an extent that a change is possible after almost every school year if the appropriate conditions are met.

After compulsory schooling, there are various paths open to general or vocational education. The voluntary 10th school year offers various profiles and specializations for orientation on the path to vocational training. The Liechtenstein Gymnasium offers a broad general education at upper secondary level, which leads to university entrance with the Matura. After completing an apprenticeship, the Liechtenstein Vocational Baccalaureate School (BMS) leads to a full-time or part-time vocational baccalaureate.

Basic vocational training in Liechtenstein follows the dual system with practical training in a training company and accompanying theoretical training at a vocational school. While there are enough training companies in Liechtenstein itself, the young professionals complete their vocational schooling in Switzerland. The vocational baccalaureate certificate from the vocational baccalaureate school in Liechtenstein allows students to attend all universities of applied sciences in Switzerland as well as universities in Liechtenstein and Austria.

The national education strategy is increasingly focused on ensuring educational success for all and promoting lifelong learning. Learning-friendly educational institutions represent an inclusive attitude and are based on the realization of the rights of all learners. Liechtenstein's school system therefore offers a range of school support measures . These include early language support, special school enrolment, supplementary teaching by special education teachers, speech therapy measures and additional lessons for children with German as a second language.

In addition to the state schools, two private schools are also licensed in Liechtenstein. The Liechtenstein Waldorf School, which teaches on the basis of Rudolf Steiner's pedagogy, and formatio, which offers education from elementary school through secondary school to upper secondary school.

The special education day school for children and young people with special learning needs runs parallel to basic education in the elementary school and one of the secondary schools. The Heilpädagogische Zentrum (hpz) is a non-profit foundation organized under private law and based in Schaan. As a life-oriented and activity-based school, the special education school strives to achieve the greatest possible independence for pupils in order to ensure that they can cope with everyday life in the best possible way.

There are two universities in Liechtenstein with the right to award academic degrees: the state-run University of Liechtenstein, which offers courses in economics and architecture from Bachelor's to Master's and doctoral level, and the private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL), which offers doctoral courses in law and medical sciences. In addition, there is a research institution similar to a university but without title rights: the Liechtenstein Institute as a scientific research center for specific Liechtenstein topics.