ETVJ - École Technique de la Vallée de Joux

Located in Le Sentier, at the heart of Switzerland’s historic Vallée de Joux, the ETVJ – École Technique de la Vallée de Joux is one of the country’s most respected institutions for professional watchmaking and microtechnology education. Surrounded by leading Swiss manufactures and specialist micromechanical companies, the school offers federally recognised pathways including the Horloger CFC, production watchmaking, micromechanics and advanced studies in horological construction and laboratory development. Students combine intensive workshop practice with technical theory, developing skills in movement servicing, restoration, adjustment, diagnostics, component manufacture and precision micromechanics. The school also offers higher technical programmes in microtechnology, allowing qualified professionals to specialise further in watch construction and product development. Through its close connection with the Vallée de Joux watch industry and its strong emphasis on both craftsmanship and engineering, ETVJ prepares graduates for careers in Swiss manufactures, restoration, technical development and independent watchmaking.Located in Le Sentier, at the heart of Switzerland’s historic Vallée de Joux, the ETVJ – École Technique de la Vallée de Joux is one of the country’s most respected institutions for professional watchmaking and microtechnology education. Surrounded by leading Swiss manufactures and specialist micromechanical companies, the school offers federally recognised pathways including the Horloger CFC, production watchmaking, micromechanics and advanced studies in horological construction and laboratory development. Students combine intensive workshop practice with technical theory, developing skills in movement servicing, restoration, adjustment, diagnostics, component manufacture and precision micromechanics. The school also offers higher technical programmes in microtechnology, allowing qualified professionals to specialise further in watch construction and product development. Through its close connection with the Vallée de Joux watch industry and its strong emphasis on both craftsmanship and engineering, ETVJ prepares graduates for careers in Swiss manufactures, restoration, technical development and independent watchmaking.