From district school to gymnasium

Course Dates Accompanying Courses for the Transfer to the Kanti/WMS/FMS/IMS

for Students of the 3rd District / 3rd sec. / Private School /10th School Year

Canton Aargau Registration Sports Holiday Course

The direct way to gymnasium

The transition to gymnasium (and also other middle schools) is not based solely on school marks from the final year of district school. 

• Students in their final year of district school who have achieved an average of at least 4.7 may enter gymnasium without an entrance exam. Those who reach a 4.7 average in their interim report may enter gymnasium provisionally (with one semester of probation). Those who achieve an average of 4.7 on their yearly report may enter gymnasium without probation. 
• Students in their final year at district school who have achieved an average of at least 4.4 may enter specialized, business, IT or vocational school without an exam. Those who reach a 4.4 average in their interim report may enter specialized, business, or IT school provisionally (with a probationary period of one semester). Those who achieve an average of 4.4 on their yearly report may enter their desired middle school without probation. In both cases (4.4 average in interim or yearly report), students may enter vocational school without probation.
• Under the new system, students must demonstrate acceptable marks (4.0) in Mathematics and German on their interim/yearly report in order to enter gymnasium, vocational school or any of the middle schools without an entrance exam. Additionally, these two subjects count double in the calculation of the average used to determine eligibility. Deficiencies in German and Mathematics cannot be so easily compensated by good marks in other subjects.
• The following subjects are relevant for determining eligibility to enter without an exam: Mathematics, German, French, English, History, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Art/Music/PE. The core subjects German and Mathematics count double, and at least a 4.0 is required in each. For the subject group Art/Music/PE, the two subjects with the highest marks are counted once each.
• Enduring knowledge is more of a focus than ever in the new eligibility process. Students cannot and should not rely on short-term cramming for an entrance exam; instead, they must demonstrate consistent good performance. This is what prepares them for the demanding environment of a gymnasium or middle school.

It is therefore important to prepare early for the transfer to the desired secondary school. Continuous good performance in German and Mathematics is a must if you want to go to a grammar school. The Lern-Forum is at your side during this challenging time.