Short-track Gymnasium exam prep courses
For the entrance exam to short-track Gymnasium / Fachmittelschule (FMS) / business school (HMS)
(after the 2nd/3rd year of secondary)
- Course Dates
- Double Registration HMS, FMS
- Holiday Courses
- Practice Material
- Learning objectives
Course dates and costs for short-track Gymnasium
Duration | Courses during | Saturday | Saturday | Wednesday | Sunday | Mathematics German (French) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 times | Start date | 29/08/20 | 29/08/20 | 09/09/20 | 06/09/20 |  |
14 times | Start date | 24/10/20 | 24/10/20 | 21/10/20 | 25/10/20 | |
10 times | Start date | 21/11/20 | 21/11/20 | 25/11/20 | 22/11/20 | |
Double Registration Gymnasium – FMS – HMS – IMS
Students in secondary have the opportunity to register for Gymnasium as well as for business school (HMS+), specialized school (FMS) or IT school (IMS). The following applies:
Double Registration: Gymnasium – Business School
The Canton schools Enge, Hottingen and Büelrain also offer business school programs (BMS). Students who would like to register for business school must note this in the appropriate section of their Gymnasium registration. Later registrations will not be considered.
Students who have achieved a minimum average of 3.87 (without overall grades) on the written entrance exam to the Gymnasium are accepted to business school.
Double Registration: Gymnasium – Specialized School
The Canton schools Zurich Birch und Rychenberg (Winterthur) offer specialized school programs (FMS). Students who would like to register for specialized school must note this in the appropriate section of their Gymnasium registration. Later registrations will not be considered.
Students first take the regular entrance exam for Gymnasium. If they achieve an average of at least 3.25 on this exam, students may take an additional exam to gain entrance to specialized school.
Double Registration: Gymnasium – IT School
Those who have already been admitted to IT school (IMS) after taking the exam in October can register for Gymnasium as well as long as they meet the age requirement. Passing the IMS exam does not guarantee entrance to Gymnasium without taking the entrance exam. However, passing the IMS exam does guarantee entrance to vocational school (BMS).
Double Registration for Equal-Level Schools
You cannot register for the combinations HMS – FMS, HMS – IMS or FMS – IMS .
Double Registration: Gymnasium – Vocational School (with Apprenticeship)
Double registration for Gymnasium and vocational school (BMS) is not possible. Those who have been accepted to Gymnasium are also accepted to BMS. Candidates who have not passed the Gymnasium exam and are seeking an apprenticeship can take the BMS exam later on. For more information, please contact the respective vocational schools.
Admission Procedure
After the exam, candidates who have double registered will be notified by the school where they originally registered as to whether they will be admitted to business school (HMS) or the additional exam for specialized school (FMS).
Changes to the Entrance Exams for Gymnasiums in Zurich Intensive Holiday Courses
| Intensive Holiday Courses to Study For Entrance Exam. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Week(s) | Level | Course times (Mo - Fr) | Location(s) | Cost CHF | Flyer |
| Gymi prep basis course Math / German / French | Autumn holiday 1st or 2nd week (can only book one) | 2nd/3rd year | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Zürich only | 760 | |
| Gymi prep exam course 1 week | Sport holiday 1st/2nd/3rd week | 2nd/3rd year | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Zürich Winterthur | 760 | |
| Gymi prep exam course 2 weeks, different course materials | 1st + 2nd or 2nd + 3rd | 2nd/3rd year | Zürich | | ||
All price inclusive of course materials | ||||||
Practice & Course Materials
We are well-equipped with supplementary exercises and solutions for in-depth studying, old Gymnasium exams and the latest teaching materials. The course folder is revised each year and adapted to the newest requirements.
Students receive practice materials that they are not familiar with yet. The old exams (links) are used only in the last third of the exam preparation. Prior to working with old exams, we practice and solidify the entire exam material through exercises with proven effects.
Students also receive an overview of each topic as well as an explanation for later reference.
Links to old exams and free practice materials.
Now students can also prepare independently with our Lern-Forum study materials. Our structured math books for self-study were developed by a Swiss Gymnasium teacher and can be found in our book shop.
Learning objectives
The learning objectives are defined by the official decisions of the Canton of Zürich. There is often a gap between what has been covered in class at school and what is required by the entrance exam (especially in maths). It is for this reason that thorough preparation for the exam is so important.;
We focus not on rote memorisation but on applying learned concepts.
Here you can find and download more information about our learning objectives.
Gymnasium exam prep in small groups
With our well-organized course folder, we systematically review and solidify school material through practice problems in groups of 3 to 8 students. We have excellent training and course materials to match the new curriculum (especially in French and mathematics).
After the review, we then look at previous entrance exams and discuss these in detail.
All courses run until March 2020.
We practice for the entrance exam while students also learn efficient strategies to solve the problems independently.
We have a large selection of supplementary exercises, previous exams and the latest teaching materials.
Short-track Gymnasium / HMS / FMS
Per week: 85 mins maths/geometry and 85 mins German/French
Free seats, course dates, course locations
Courses for individual subjects - maths - French - German
Due to popular demand, we are now offering Gymnasium prep courses in individual subjects.
You can now book French, German, or maths. The courses are held weekly during the semester.
Costs, dates, locations for individual subjects
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Learning Objectives for 2nd / 3rd upper level.
Download further details about the learning objectives here. 
New: FMS Preparation
Special preparatory courses for the FMS
- Gymnasium preparatory course for primary year 5
Gymi prep for primary year 5, reading and interpreting age-appropriate texts, building vocabulary, essay writing, 5th-year maths, 5th-year word problems
- Gymi preparation 1st year secondary
Gymi prep for 1st-year secondary students, reading and interpreting age-appropriate texts, building vocabulary, essay writing, maths and word problems
- Long-track Gymnasium Prep
Preparation for the Gymnasium entrance exam from primary year 6 to long-track Gymnasium
- Short-track Gymnasium prep
Exam prep for short-track Gymnasium after sec.
- Essay training for Exam prep
Targeted, age-appropriate essay training for primary and secondary students
interactive, varied exercises in small groups, essay writing with professional correction
- Gymnasium prep taster days
We offer taster days for Gymnasium prep in order to convince you of the excellent quality of our courses
- Matura Preparation
Review of all relevant topics for the Matura exam in maths. Functions, integral and differential equations, vector geometry, stochastic processes and probability
- IT School (IMS)
Exam prep for IT school (IMS). IMS is a 4-year programme that takes place after secondary year 3
- Probation accompaniment
Probationary period assistance in Latin, French, English and maths for students in long-track Gymnasium and Secondary A
- Intensive Course for Gymnasium Prep
Efficient Gymi prep, preparation for short- and long-track Gymnasium, BMS, FMS, HMS in Zürich, Winterthur, Affoltern am Albis
- Exam Simulation
Simulate the Gymi exam for short- and long-track Gymnasium
- Oral Exam '20
For years, Lern-Forum.ch has been successfully assisting students with the Gymnasium oral exam.
- BMS Preparation
Courses especially for the BMS (vocational school) entrance exam
- Frequently Asked Questions – Gymi exam
FAQ - frequently asked questions about the Gymi exam
- Review and Holiday Courses
Efficient learning during the holidays. Solidification and repetition of the material in group courses with peers