What is the computer science middle school?
The Informatikmittelschule (IMS) follows on from the third grade of secondary school and leads to a Federal Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Science EFZ (specializing in application development) as well as to the Federal Vocational Baccalaureate specializing in business and services, business type.
Students who wish to attend the Informatikmittelschule must take a central entrance examination.
Computer science middle schools in Zurich offer career-oriented education with a focus on computer science and business. The duration of the education at a computer science middle school is four years in total. The school-based part lasts three years, followed by one year of practical training in an IT company or in the IT department of a company.
The vocational baccalaureate certificate enables graduates to pursue a higher commercial career and to gain admission to a university of applied sciences without having to take any examinations. In addition, by additionally passing the Passerelle, one can also gain access to university colleges.
Computer science middle schools in the canton of Zurich
The computer science middle school is offered at the cantonal schools Büelrain and Hottingen
Preparatory courses for the entrance examination to the computer science secondary school
Since computer science middle schools are very popular with many students, but only have a limited number of places, the examination requirements for the central entrance examination are set high. Often, many students do not know how to prepare for the entrance exam and what they have to consider.
With a professional preparatory course for the computer science middle school entrance exam, a secure, effortless and quick solution of the exam questions is ensured. In IMS preparation courses, all relevant basics for the respective subjects are reviewed and intensively consolidated in a variety of practice forms. Any comprehension problems or difficulties are eliminated. By solving old exams and exam simulations, students gain confidence and speed. With a professional IMS preparation course, you are guaranteed to pass the entrance exam and are also optimally prepared for the time afterwards at an IT secondary school.
Mytutor computer science middle school preparation courses in Zurich
If you are interested in the interface between computer science and business and would like to attend a computer science middle school, Mytutor Zurich is the right place for you! The IMS preparation courses are unique and one of a kind. Mytutor has been successfully conducting IMS preparation courses throughout Switzerland for several years and is characterized by a high participant satisfaction as well as recommendation rate. With the help of Mytutor IMS preparation courses, you are guaranteed to make the step to a computer science high school!
The main advantages of IMS preparation courses:
- Optimal preparation for the IMS entrance exam; no more difficulties or questions, teaching material is in-depth and consolidated in the long term, quick and confident solving of exam tasks
- All teachers are also specialized in IMS preparation courses and have several years of experience in conducting such courses.
- Different course models available (private, semi-private, tri-private and group courses)
- Subjects can also be attended individually
- A centrally located and easily accessible location in Zurich or an online IMS preparation course (private lessons) from home
- Flexibility in specific concerns and individual adaptations according to learning needs and pace.
- Calm and pleasant learning environment
- Unique price-performance ratio
What do IMS preparation courses include:
- Repetition and learning of all exam-relevant and important theoretical basics for mathematics, German and French
- Long-term consolidation of what has been learned and gaining speed in solving the tasks through numerous forms of practice
- Solving old IMS entrance exams
- IMS entrance exam simulations
- Working out many different ways and methods of solving problems
- Reflecting and detecting difficulties
- Addressing individual questions and concerns
- All course materials
IMS preparation courses Teaching methods
Private lessons
Taking the IMS preparation course as a private lesson brings a lot of advantages:
- Instruction adapted to individual student goals, preferences, and learning pace.
- Intensive IMS preparation course
- Individual appointment and course times
IMS preparation courses as semi-private lessons
Semi-private IMS preparation courses are classes for two students. The groups of two are formed by the participants themselves before the course begins. It is important to note that the students should have a similar level and learning speed. The biggest advantage of this teaching model is the unique price-performance ratio. Many students also report that the IMS preparation is easier for them and the motivation is greater when they attend the lessons in pairs with a friend.
IMS preparation courses as trio private lessons
The Trio-Private IMS preparation courses are classes for three students. The groups of three are formed by the participants themselves before the course begins. It is important to note that the students should have a similar level and learning speed. A great advantage of this teaching model is the unique price-performance ratio and the active exchange during the lessons. Many students also report that the IMS preparation is easier for them and the motivation is greater when they attend the classes in threes with their friends.
IMS Preparation Group Courses
The IMS preparation group courses ensure regular and accompanying lessons. The participants can benefit enormously from the active exchange and the joint development of different solutions and methods. The dates and times of the IMS preparation course are fixed.
IMS preparation courses in the heart of Zurich
The IMS preparation courses take place at the Mytutor location in Zurich, which is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport.
Hagenholzstrasse 81a
8050 Zurich
For a private course, IMS preparation can also take place online via Zoom.
