Learning2 min«Despite disadvantages, a good preparation for the Gymi»Go Gymi aims to give children and young people who are disadvantaged due to their family situation the opportunity to attend grammar school.
Family5 minAn end to selectionOur columnist believes that selection after primary school is unfair and calls for a radical rethink.
Development13 min«Schools pigeonhole children too early»Teaching and learning researcher Elsbeth Stern knows who children owe their intellectual potential to and what they need to realise it.
Career choice4 minIt doesn't always have to be grammar schoolA successful professional life depends on much more than traditional school knowledge. That's why we should finally break with the idea that the school-leaving certificate is the ideal route in the education system.
Family2 min«A child must walk the path voluntarily»Peter Haussmann currently has ten Gymi candidates on the course that public schools are required to offer as free preparation for the Gymi exam.
Family2 min«I'm already an exotic at the gymnasium»Elia Zurfluh, 17, from Wolhusen LU is a farmer's son. This life has given him the serenity that he now benefits from at grammar school.
Family2 min«My middle school teacher is my role model»"Your daughter is a case for grammar school," the teacher told the parents. Today, 14-year-old Ivana is in the third year of long-term grammar school.
Family15 minSecondary school or grammar school: which is better for my child?Who belongs at grammar school? Who should go to secondary school? And why is the baccalaureate rate in Switzerland so low? Is the Swiss education system unfair?
Career choice2 minApprenticeship instead of grammar school: «I've never regretted the decision»Severin Schnyder, 17, from Berg TG, decided against grammar school and in favour of an apprenticeship despite his good grades.
Blog3 minGrammar school or secondary school? Our topics in NovemberEditorial and cover film with Nik Niethammer for the November 2019 issue of the Swiss parents' magazine Fritz und Fränzi. Cover story: Grammar school yes or no?
Family6 min«Tunnel vision on grades has problematic consequences»Educational scientist Margrit Stamm on the dual education system, ambitious parents and the misconception that you should go to grammar school with good grades.
Education6 minGymi: «Social background often counts more than intelligence»Intelligence researcher Elsbeth Stern on the influence of genes, IQ tests and why the most intelligent 20 per cent of each age group are not found in Swiss grammar schools.
Family10 min«Pushing a child is useless»Education expert Urs Moser on equal opportunities, cantonal differences in grammar schools and parental support without pressure.
Health2 min«I pay a high price for the Gymi»13-year-old Emma has recently started grammar school. But one worry is constantly breathing down her neck.
