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Preparatory class 5

Our monolingual preparatory classes lay the foundation for the Progymnasium and lower Gymnasium.

Admission to preparatory class 5

  1. 1

    Information event

    Visit the information event in November 2025

  2. 2

    Application

    Submit a short written application (the dates for the 2026/2027 school year will be published soon) by e-mail to ahowald@fgz.ch with

    • Personal details (parents and child)

    • Last report from class 3

    • Cover letter with

      • A description of the schools attended

      • Explanation of the child's linguistic background

      • Description of the child’s learning behaviour (including any learning disabilities such as dyslexia/dyscalculia)

      • Outline of the child’s intended educational path at the school

  3. 3

    Admission interview

    Invitation to an admission interview with the head of department and the class teacher for selected pupils.

  4. 4

    Trial afternoon

    The selected children will attend a trial afternoon in February 2026.

    Final decision on admission following the trial afternoon.

Your contacts

Claudia Waldmeier

Andrea Howald

Brigita Buterin

Telephone +41 43 456 77 77

Email sekretariat@fgz.ch

Opening hours
Monday to Friday:
08.00 – 12.00 / 14.00 – 16.00
Closed on Thursday afternoons

Regulations

Admission to Preparatory Class 5 Promotion Regulations Preparatory Class 5

Details on preparatory class 5

Find out more about the features of preparatory class 5 here.

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Costs

You can find everything you need to know about school fees and ancillary costs here.

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