Short high school exam preparation in Zurich:

What is the short high school ? What is the ZAP ?

The Kurzgymnasium is a gymnasium education that lasts four years and follows the 8th or 9th grade. With the completion of the Kurzgymnasium, graduates acquire the federally recognized Matura. Upon graduation, students gain admission to the universities as well as the ETH Zurich and Lausanne. Thus, they can choose their field of study as they wish.

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The registration window for the Kurzygymnasium exam is until February 10, 2025.

When is the next short grammar school exam in 2025?

The next Langgymnasium exam will take place on March 3, 2025. In the canton of Zurich, Registration is used for the entrance examination via the central entrance examination platform.

What are the requirements for the examination into a short high school?

Candidates can register for the central entrance examination (ZAP) for a short grammar school Register if they meet the following requirements:
- attend or have attended the 2nd or 3rd secondary class in section A or B,
- have reached the age of 17 after April 30 of the year of entry.

What is the best way to prepare for the short high school exam?

There are several ways to prepare for the short high school exam. Good preparation includes learning and practicing exam material. We place great emphasis on fostering interest and enjoyment in learning, and on teaching general and subject-specific work techniques while learning. We do not only teach the exam material, but try to teach the students how to develop learning strategies and how to work systematically.

What is the cost of tutoring for short high school exam ?

The costs for tutoring for short grammar school exams vary depending on the provider and type of course. Prices range from CHF 30 to CHF 59 per lesson for private tuition, depending on whether it is one-to-one, semi-private or trio private tuition. For group lessons, the prices are CHF 33 per lesson for one subject and CHF 29 per lesson for two subjects.