Lehre or Gymi? How about both?
“Lehre or Gymi?” is a common choice faced by many students in Switzerland. “Lehre” refers to vocational training (apprenticeship), while “Gymi” stands for the gymnasium, … Read more
Higher education in Switzerland
What if my child fails the Gymi entrance exam?
What if my child doesn’t pass the Zürich Gymi entrance exam ? Failing to pass the Gymi entrance exam after all that hard work is … Read more
Is Zug bringing back Gymnasium entrance exams?
Is Zug headed towards Gymnasium entrance exams? The cantonal council of Zug is wary about the high number of children entering academic high school or … Read more
Options for Swiss Gymnasium students
Students with a Swiss high school diploma or Matura are entitled to enter almost any Swiss university or programme. But what about studying abroad with a Swiss Matura?
5 key facts about the probation period in a Swiss Gymnasium
All you need to know about the Swiss Gymnasium probation period Below are some of the questions my clients ask about the probation period or … Read more
Gymnasium admission in Switzerland
Swiss Gymnasium admission For motivated and academic children, the Swiss Gymnasium offers a top education. However, the routes into Gymnasium vary significantly. Depending on where … Read more
Gymnasium admission in Zurich: Examination hell?
Academic high school in Switzerland: Getting into Gymnasium Every year in March, thousands of students are trying to get a place in one of the … Read more
Is Swiss Gymnasium the right option for my child?
Is Gymnasium the right option for my child? In the last two years of primary, many parents and their child start to think about pathways … Read more
Applying for Swiss Gymnasium
Applying for Swiss Gymnasium in Zurich Did your child come home with an excellent school report (Zeugnis) and the teacher thinks that your child should … Read more
High school entry in Switzerland: Navigating the admission maze
Entering high school in Switzerland In my school information seminars, one of the most pressing questions participants usually have is about the entry requirements for … Read more
