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Pre-course
from 7th grade

Begin with individual support and effective preparation for the Gymnasium entrance exam at an early stage.

Course overview

Pre-course from 7/8th grade between spring and summer holidays
Consolidate important foundations and close any gaps early on
Saturdays or Wednesdays
8 course days from May to July 2026
Individual and focused support: 3 to a maximum of 8 students
German (with essay training) & mathematics
Learning coaching: Improve learning skills and strategies
Learning and training materials are included
Course fees: 1780 CHF
Course location: directly at Zurich Main Station, Stadelhofen Station or online

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Advantages for your child

We have noticed that some students have big gaps in the 8/9th grade and that these can only be closed with difficulty in our Gymnasium preparation courses in time for the exam. By coaching your child as early as 7/8th grade before summer holidays, we give your child the opportunity to identify and close any gaps at an early stage. This way, your child has a head start in terms of exam preparation and gains valuable confidence.

Potentially better grades in school

At the Gymnasium entrance examination 2024, the marks in school for the decision to transfer will also count and the requirements will tend to be more difficult than in previous years. Through our pre-course, a valuable head start can be gained for the remaining time in the «Sekundarschule», which will also enable better grades to be achieved with regard to the Gymnasium entrance examination.
Close gaps & gain a head start

At the beginning, a comprehensive assessment of the situation takes place.We analyse which topics should be taught by our teachers and which should be trained by your child. If certain topics are not sufficiently covered in school, our pre-course offers specific support. This prevents your child from having to start the exam preparation phase in the 8/9th grade with large gaps and deficits. With a solid foundation in German (incl. essay writing) and mathematics, your child will have an optimal starting position for the 8/9th grade.
Comprehensive learning materials & access to our online course platform

The course includes comprehensive learning and training material. In addition, your child will have access to our online course platform, where further course materials as well as the topics covered in class (including valuable learning videos, additional exercises, etc.) can be found. In this way, parents also have full transparency about what has been covered in class.
Regular intermediate checks

Through regular interim tests we can check where your child already has a good knowledge of the respective topics or where there is still a need for further practice. Through individual feedback and constant insight into the intermediate checks, your child always has an overview of his or her current learning status.
Support also outside of the course hours

Our students can easily contact us outside of course hours via our chat for questions. Through our voluntary, weekly online video sessions, your child has the opportunity to receive step-by-step explanations on topics where he or she does not yet feel comfortable. Participation in the video conferences is also ideal for repetition.
Individual support and strengthening self-confidence

Our teachers support your child individually. In addition to the content-related topics, we help strengthening independence and self-confidence and provide learning strategies and focus exercises. It is our main priority that your child experiences joy and enthusiasm when it comes to the different topics.

Course dates

The pre-course starts after the spring holidays and lasts until the summer holidays. It takes place on the following dates on Wednesday afternoon or Saturday morning:

Course dates at Saturday

Level assessment ("Standortbestimmung") takes place before the first day of the course
09. May 2026
30. May 2026
06. June 2026
13. June 2026
20. June 2026
27. June 2026
04. July 2026
11. July 2026
There will be a review after the last day of the course. We will let your child know which gaps should be closed over the summer vacation.

Course dates at Wednesday

Level assessment ("Standortbestimmung") takes place before the first day of the course
06. May 2026
27. May 2026
03. June 2026
10. June 2026
17. June 2026
24. June 2026
01. July 2026
08. July 2026
There will be a review after the last day of the course. We will let your child know which gaps should be closed over the summer vacation.

* Changes at short notice are possible. In addition, voluntary video sessions (repetition lessons) and our learning coaching will take place outside of course hours as needed.

Course contents

This pre-course from 7th grade is optimally matched to the Gymnasium Preparation Course in 8/9th grade. In the pre-course, your child will receive valuable additional time to solidify relevant basics in German (including essay writing) and mathematics. It is our goal that your child can develop his or her personal independence and self-confidence during the course. As a result, your child will be perfectly prepared for the exam preparation courses in 8/9th grade and can potentially benefit more from them thanks to a stable foundation and head start.

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About us

GVZH is an independent and private competence center for Gymnasium preparation.
Only qualified teachers with several years of experience in exam preparation teach at our school.
As a small team of teachers, close support is central to us, which is why we are always there for our students, even outside of course hours.
Structure and organization are crucial for the Gymnasium – we teach this along the way.
We encourage your child's independence and personal responsibility and keep you informed about their progress.
A joyful environment and enthusiasm are important to us.
We not only prepare your child for the exam in terms of the subject matter, but also mentally.

Co-leadership
Founder GVZH
＿

Sandra Zogg

Responsible for course design, teaching materials and student support outside of class hours. As an experienced primary and secondary school teacher with many years of experience in preparing students for the Gymnasium entrance exam (ZAP), she is an expert in her field. Mrs. Zogg is passionate about her work at GVZH and enjoys being able to accompany each child on their way to the Gymnasium exam. At the same time, as a mother of three, she has a great deal of understanding for the concerns of parents.

Co-leadership «Sekundarstufe»
and ZAP examination expert
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Chantal Ehrlich

She guides and supports our «Sekundarstufe» students. As an official examiner at the ZAP, she is very familiar with the requirements of the Gymnasium entrance exam and, as a writing expert, is also responsible for correcting essays for us. Thanks to her many years of teaching experience, she is able to use her enthusiasm and wit to help students develop strong writing skills not only for the Gymnasium exam but also in the long term. She also teaches math with a lot of patience and charm, making her our all-round talent.

Co-leadership «Primarstufe»
and teacher
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Jens Martin

Together with Mrs. Zogg, he takes care of our «Primarstufe» students. German is his core competence and "High German" is his mother tongue. As a teacher at the Gymnasium, he knows exactly what is required of students after they have successfully passed the exam and prepares them ideally for it. His many years of teaching experience at the primary and secondary levels complete his profile. He also teaches mathematics in a skillfully structured way and with the necessary sensitivity.

Teacher
German and Mathematics
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Stefanie Egli

After several years of experience as a classroom teacher at the «Primar» and «Sekundar» level, she supports our students on their way to the Gymnasium entrance exam with a great deal of joy, sensitivity and professional competence. Mental support is also something she cares deeply about. For her, the written word always has something personal about it, and with this affirmative approach, she conveys every piece of feedback in a positive and educational way.

Teacher
German and Mathematics
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Sebastian Fritschi

As an experienced classroom teacher and curative education (schulischer Heilpädagoge) at the «Primar» and «Sekundar» level, he has a broad range of experience in all areas. With his drive, but at the same time relaxed manner, he manages to counteract the high pressure of the gymnasium exam. He has a lot of experience in dealing with both disadvantaged and gifted students. His diploma in German as a second Language (DaZ) and his role as a practice teacher round off his profile.

Teacher
German and Mathematics
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Rosmarie Thalmann

As an experienced classroom teacher at the «Primar» and «Sekundar» level, she is able to respond to the needs of her students. Thanks to her many years of experience and her keen focus on structure and organization, she quickly recognizes the current level of learning of each student and together they set the most appropriate next learning goals, with her providing full support and enthusiasm for the subject matter.

Teacher
German and Mathematics
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Esther Spälti

As a teacher at the «Primar» and «Sekundar» level, as well as a tutor in preparation for the gymnasium, she uses her extensive experience to prepare our students for the gymnasium entrance exam. Her great strength lies in addressing the individual needs of her class. She has a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and always manages to use the teaching materials in a targeted way.

Teacher
German and Mathematics
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Amelie Martin

As a qualified gymnasium teacher as well as «Sekundar» and with many years of experience at the «Primar», she knows exactly what expects the students after the transition to the Gymnasium and prepares them optimally in this regard. With a lot of charm and equipped with «High German» as her mother tongue, she always succeeds in awakening hidden talents.

Teacher
Mathematics
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Simona Moretti

In addition to her teaching diploma and her many years of experience as a classroom teacher and a math teacher at the «Primar» and «Sekundar» level, she also has a master's degree in biomedicine. She manages to teach our students the rules of the world of numbers with her strict yet warm-hearted manner.

Teacher
Mathematics
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Patrick Treisch

He has been teaching mathematics at a Zurich «Sekundar» school for years and, with his wealth of experience, is our absolute expert when it comes to making the logic behind mathematics tangible. He knows exactly which strategies are best used in the exam. In addition, it is always exciting to see how he addresses individual approaches to solutions and optimizes them for the gymnasium entrance exam.

Teacher
German and Mathematics
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Sabrina Nielsen

As an experienced classroom teacher and a curative education (schulische Heilpädagogin) at the primary level, she is very familiar with the challenges involved in the transition of 6th graders to the Sek or to the gymnasium. She accompanies each student individually and according to their abilities on this challenging path.

Teacher
Mathematics
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Valeria Camat

As an experienced classroom teacher with a focus on mathematics, she has been preparing students for the gymnasium entrance exam in the canton of Zurich for several years. She is adept at communicating clear solution strategies for challenging exam questions and reinforcing the necessary fundamentals. She skillfully encourages accomplished course participants to work at their own pace, without losing sight of a clean solution.

Teacher (online)
German & Mathematics
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Daniel Loppacher

With his calm and optimistic manner, the qualified «Gymnasium» and «Sekundar» school teacher counters any stress and pressure during the Gymnasium preparation. He lives in Costa Rica during the winter and is therefore our ideal choice for distance learning lessons.

Our office
and school dog
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Yoshi

As a trained school dog, he also has many years of teaching experience at both primary and secondary level. With his fluffy nature, he ensures a pleasant and motivating learning environment. However, since Yoshi is already older and has his paws full at home with three children, he is currently mainly our office dog and only occasionally visits students.

Our course locations

Our course rooms are situated in central locations, which you can easily get to via public transport. Our students can expect modern rooms, equipped with the latest media.

Our course location directly at
Zurich Main Station

Lagerstrasse 2
8090 Zurich

Our course location directly at
Stadelhofen Station

Falkenstrasse 28A
8008 Zurich

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