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
Routes into Gymnasium
A family project: Passing the Gymi exam in Zürich
The entrance exam for the academic high school in Zürich, or the so-called Gymi exam, is a stressful period for children and parents alike. Read … Read more
5 key differences between Swiss state schools and US state schools
Main differences between Swiss state school and US state schools
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
The Great Scramble for Gymnasium Places in Zürich
The scramble for Gymnasium places in Zürich Zürich is a popular place to work and live. As a consequence, the city and canton have witnessed … Read more
The Best German Resources to Support Your Child at Local Swiss School
German resources to support your child at local Swiss school Many parents ask me how they can support their child at local school and make … 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
