{"id":20549,"date":"2026-02-13T14:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/?page_id=20549"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:40:18","slug":"swiss-school-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/swiss-school-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Swiss School System"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<section  class=\"bg-video-wrap hero section hero--centertext  small-header \" style='background: url(https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_1571354452.jpg) center ;background-size:cover ;'>\n                <div class=\"bg-overlay\" style='background:#000000;opacity:0.3;'><\/div>\n                <div class=\"overlay\" >\n                  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                      <div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-12\">\n\n                        <div class=\"caption text-start\"><div class=\"component sub-heading\" >\n                              <h1 class=\"display-h1\"><b>SWISS SCHOOL SYSTEM<\/b><\/h1>\n                            <\/div><\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/section><div class='row  m-x-0 breadcrumb-wrap ' style=''><div class='container-fluid' >\n                <nav aria-label='breadcrumb'><ol class=\"breadcrumb mt-3\">\n                  <li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Swiss School System<\/li>\n                <\/ol>\n              <\/nav>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<section  style='' class=\"section      \"><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row m-0 align-items-center centerText \" >\n                        <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-10 col-lg-9 mx-auto\"><div class=\"sub-heading component\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"h5\">How ISZN Aligns with the<br \/>\nSwiss School System<\/h2>\n                                    <\/div><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><p><strong>A straightforward overview from Nursery to A-Levels, showing how each stage at ISZN corresponds to the local Swiss school system in Zurich.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a school in Switzerland can be exciting, yet daunting. We\u2019re here to help to compare the different academic systems. This page walks you through ISZN\u2019s progression from Nursery to A-Levels, showing how each stage fits with the Swiss education system and highlighting the ideal moments to transition between them.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n                        .flex-button {\n                        margin-top: 25px;\n                    } \n                        \n                    @media (max-width: 767px){\n                     .flex-button {\n                      display: block;\n                      margin-left: 0;\n                    }\n                    .flex-button .text-center{\n                     text-align: left !important;\n                    }\n                    }\n\n\n                        <\/style><\/div><\/div><\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<section  id=\"overview-of-iszn-and-zurich-local-school-phases\"  style='background-color:#ddddee;' class=\"section  secondary-color section--white pb-0  \"><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row m-0 align-items-center centerText \" >\n                        <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-10 col-lg-9 mx-auto\"><div class=\"sub-heading component\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"h5\">Overview of ISZN and<br \/>\nZurich Local School Phases<\/h2>\n                                    <\/div><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><p>In Zurich, mandatory schooling starts with Kindergarten, then progresses to Primary and Lower Secondary school, with multiple options available after grade 9, when mandatory schooling ends. ISZN offers an international curriculum from Early Years (beginning at 3 months old) through to A-Levels (completion of Upper Secondary). This guide gives you a clear overview of each stage and highlights key transition points within Zurich\u2019s education system.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iszn.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2026\/04\/Overview-of-ISZN-and-Zurich-Local-School-Phases-AI-V3-ICONS-FINAL.pdf\" class=\" btn btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\">Download Full Overview<\/a><\/div><div class=\"flex-button\"><\/div><style>\n                        .flex-button {\n                        margin-top: 25px;\n                    } \n                        \n                    @media (max-width: 767px){\n                     .flex-button {\n                      display: block;\n                      margin-left: 0;\n                    }\n                    .flex-button .text-center{\n                     text-align: left !important;\n                    }\n                    }\n\n\n                        <\/style><\/div><\/div><\/section><section   class=\"section    section--white pt-0 pb-0 \" style='background-color:#ddddee;'><div class=\"container-fluid section--white\" style='background-color:#ddddee'><div class=\"row\">\r\n                            <div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"component heading mt-0\">\r\n                                        <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 70.7241%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\"><br \/>\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHGQIlSBxA\/QeTxi6aMJvQ7kt8QY2fOkg\/view?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\"><br \/>\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\r\n                                        <\/div><\/div>\r\n                            \t<\/div>\r\n                    \t<\/div>\r\n            \t<!-- end content area --><\/section>\n    <section  style='background-color:#ddddee;' class=\"section  secondary-color section--white     \" ><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row    \"><div class=\" col-lg-8 col-md-8      \" ><div class=\"component   radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\"><b>Zurich Local School System<\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<small><b>Lower Secondary (Sekundarstufe I \/ Oberstufe):<\/b><\/small><br \/>\n<small>Lower Secondary is the three-year stage after Primary and is part of compulsory schooling. These three years are commonly referred to as: <b>Sek 1, Sek 2 & Sek 3<\/b>.<\/small><br \/>\n <br \/>\n<small><b>Upper Secondary (Sekundarstufe II \/ Sek II)<\/b><\/small><br \/>\n<small>Upper Secondary begins after compulsory schooling and includes different pathways depending on a student\u2019s goals. These include: <b>Gymnasium (Maturit\u00e4tsschule), Fachmittelschule (FMS) & Berufslehre (Apprenticeship)<\/b>.<\/small><\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iszn.ch\/book-a-consultation\/\" class=\" btn btn-primary\">Book a Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4    \"> <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<section  style='' class=\"section    pb-0  \"><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row m-0 align-items-center centerText \" >\n                        <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-10 col-lg-9 mx-auto\"><div class=\"sub-heading component\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"h5\">Stage-by-stage Comparison<\/h2>\n                                    <\/div><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><p>We know families may want a pathway that keeps local options open as circumstances change. That\u2019s why we support planned transitions and explain the most realistic timing, especially around Zurich\u2019s branching points after Primary school and the later entry opportunities into university.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex-button\"><\/div><style>\n                        .flex-button {\n                        margin-top: 25px;\n                    } \n                        \n                    @media (max-width: 767px){\n                     .flex-button {\n                      display: block;\n                      margin-left: 0;\n                    }\n                    .flex-button .text-center{\n                     text-align: left !important;\n                    }\n                    }\n\n\n                        <\/style><\/div><\/div><\/section><section  class=\"section pt-0  no-image blue-card test   \" style=''><div class=\"container-fluid \" style=''><div class=\"row m-0 align-items-center\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container-fluid pt-0 \" style=''>\n        <div class=\"row m-0\">   <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 mb-3 mb-lg-0 pb-4\">\n                <div class=\"card card--white center-button-flexible\">\n                    <div class=\"thumbitem_overlay_5358\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2023\/06\/mt-sample-background.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top \" alt=\"img\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-body thumbitemDesc \">\n                      <div><h3 class=\"card-title h3 \">Early Years at ISZN<\/h3><div class=\"card-title body-medium\"><b>Zurich local schools:<\/b><br>Kita\/Cr\u00e8che and Kindergarten.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"component link text-center  btnBottom-flexible\"><a href=\"#early-years\" class=\" btn btn-primary\">Explore Early Years<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>   <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 mb-3 mb-lg-0 pb-4\">\n                <div class=\"card card--white center-button-flexible\">\n                    <div class=\"thumbitem_overlay_6170\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2023\/06\/mt-sample-background.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top \" alt=\"img\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-body thumbitemDesc \">\n                      <div><h3 class=\"card-title h3 \">Primary Years at ISZN<\/h3><div class=\"card-title body-medium\"><b>Zurich local schools:<\/b><br>Primary Schools (Kindergarten 2 to Grade 6).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"component link text-center  btnBottom-flexible\"><a href=\"#primary-years\" class=\" btn btn-primary\">Explore Primary Years<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>   <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 mb-3 mb-lg-0 pb-4\">\n                <div class=\"card card--white center-button-flexible\">\n                    <div class=\"thumbitem_overlay_4482\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2023\/06\/mt-sample-background.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top \" alt=\"img\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-body thumbitemDesc \">\n                      <div><h3 class=\"card-title h3 \">Lower Secondary at ISZN<\/h3><div class=\"card-title body-medium\"><b>Zurich local schools:<\/b><br>Lower Secondary or Langgymnasium<\/div><\/div><div class=\"component link text-center  btnBottom-flexible\"><a href=\"#lower-secondary\" class=\" btn btn-primary\">Explore Lower Secondary<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>   <div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 mb-3 mb-lg-0 pb-4\">\n                <div class=\"card card--white center-button-flexible\">\n                    <div class=\"thumbitem_overlay_9661\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/105\/2023\/06\/mt-sample-background.jpg\" class=\"card-img-top \" alt=\"img\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"card-body thumbitemDesc \">\n                      <div><h3 class=\"card-title h3 \">Upper Secondary at ISZN<\/h3><div class=\"card-title body-medium\"><b>Zurich local schools:<\/b><br>Kurzgymnasium, apprenticeships and vocational routes.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"component link text-center  btnBottom-flexible\"><a href=\"#upper-secondary\" class=\" btn btn-primary\">Explore Upper Secondary<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n    <section  id=\"early-years\"  style='' class=\"section      btn-override  \" ><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row    \"><div class=\" col-lg-6 col-md-6    order-2 order-md-1   \" ><div class=\"component link\"><div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 callout-img halfcol--img image_overlay_4843\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2026\/01\/IMG_1144.jpeg);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6  order-1 order-md-2   \"><div class=\"component   radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><h2  class=\"h2  \">Early Years<\/h2><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\"><b>Immersive bilingual learning in English and German from the start.<\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>\nFrom three months onwards, children grow in a warm, secure environment with consistent routines, play-based learning, and attentive support. Our Early Years programme is immersive bilingual: children experience English and German naturally throughout the day\u2014through stories, songs, discovery, outdoor play, and everyday interactions.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<b>Common entry moments:<\/b><\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"component hash-list \" >  <ul class=\"small-items pt-4\" ><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Families relocating to Switzerland<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Families seeking immersive bilingual learning early<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Families looking for a calm, well-supported start<\/p><\/li>   <\/ul>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iszn.ch\/early-years\/\" class=\" btn btn-link\">Learn more about Early Years<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n    <section  id=\"primary-years\"  style='' class=\"section      btn-override  \" ><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row    \"><div class=\" col-lg-6 col-md-6      \" ><div class=\"component   radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><h2  class=\"h2  \">Primary Years<\/h2><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\"><b>Primary at ISZN builds rigorous foundations in literacy, mathematics, science & humanities.<\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>\nWith a strong focus on personal skill development, ISZN supports language growth in English and German. Children learn in a structured, supportive setting that encourages confidence and steady academic progress.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<b>Common entry moments:<\/b><\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"component hash-list \" >  <ul class=\"small-items pt-4\" ><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Start of a school year<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"body-medium\">In-year entry for relocating families<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Families planning ahead for secondary pathway choices<\/p><\/li>   <\/ul>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iszn.ch\/primary-school\/\" class=\" btn btn-link\">Learn more about Primary Years<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6    \"><div class=\"component single-img \"><div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 callout-img halfcol--img image_overlay_6684\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/07\/ISZN_GENESIS_LR-317.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n    <section  id=\"lower-secondary\"  style='' class=\"section      btn-override  \" ><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row    \"><div class=\" col-lg-6 col-md-6    order-2 order-md-1   \" ><div class=\"component link\"><div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 callout-img halfcol--img image_overlay_6794\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/07\/ISZN_GENESIS_LR-28.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6  order-1 order-md-2   \"><div class=\"component   radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><h2  class=\"h2  \">Lower Secondary<\/h2><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\"><b>Lower Secondary supports students as learning becomes more subject-focused and independent.<\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>\nStudents strengthen academic skills, study habits, and confidence, while preparing for the next stage of qualifications. These years provide a broad range of core subjects, plus extended curriculum offers such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<b>Common entry moments:<\/b><\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"component hash-list \" >  <ul class=\"small-items pt-4\" ><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Start of Grade 6 or - following the finish of local primary school - start of lower secondary<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Families seeking a clear route to internationally recognised qualifications and an alternative to the International Baccalaureate through Grades 6-8<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Families seeking an alternative to Langgymnasium<\/p><\/li>   <\/ul>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"component   radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\"><small>*No entrance exam is required for admission, other criteria are discussed during our Admissions consultation.<\/small><\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iszn.ch\/middle-years\/\" class=\" btn btn-link\">Learn more about Lower Secondary<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n    <section  id=\"upper-secondary\"  style='' class=\"section      btn-override  \" ><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row    \"><div class=\" col-lg-6 col-md-6      \" ><div class=\"component   radius-bottom-LR \" style='px'><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><h2  class=\"h2  \">Upper Secondary<\/h2><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"sub-heading component \">\n                        <p class=\"body-medium\"><b>ISZN provides a well-defined route from IGCSEs and A-Levels to admission into Swiss and international universities.<\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>\nStudents gain thorough subject expertise, advanced academic writing skills, and the self-reliance essential for success at university. Course selections can be tailored to individual strengths and career goals.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<b>Common entry moments:<\/b><\/p>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div class=\"component hash-list \" >  <ul class=\"small-items pt-4\" ><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Start of Grade 9, following Sek 2<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Start of Grade 10, following Sek 3<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"body-medium\">Start of Grade 11<\/p><\/li>   <\/ul>\n                        <\/div><div class=\"component link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iszn.ch\/upper-secondary\/\" class=\" btn btn-link\">Learn more about Upper Secondary<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6    \"><div class=\"component single-img \"><div class=\"ratio ratio-1x1 callout-img halfcol--img image_overlay_5752\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2023\/07\/ISZN_GENESIS_LR-60.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n             <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<section  id=\"faqs\"  style='background-color:#ddddee;' class=\"section  secondary-color section--white pb-0  \"><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row m-0 align-items-center centerText \" >\n                        <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-10 col-lg-9 mx-auto\"><div class=\"sub-heading component\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"h5\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n                                    <\/div><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><\/div><div class=\"flex-button\"><\/div><style>\n                        .flex-button {\n                        margin-top: 25px;\n                    } \n                        \n                    @media (max-width: 767px){\n                     .flex-button {\n                      display: block;\n                      margin-left: 0;\n                    }\n                    .flex-button .text-center{\n                     text-align: left !important;\n                    }\n                    }\n\n\n                        <\/style><\/div><\/div><\/section><section  class=\"section    section--white pt-0\" style='background-color:#ddddee;'>\n                <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n                    <div class=\"row m-0\">\n                        <div class=\"col-md-12\">\n                            <div class=\"component\">\n                                <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                                  <div class=\"h2 accordion-header\" id=\"heading1\">\n                                    <button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                                      Are A-Levels accepted by Swiss universities?\n                                    <\/button>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                  <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body\"> <div class=\"component\">\n                                            <p class=\"body-medium\">A-Levels are recognised worldwide and can be used for admission to Swiss universities, as long as students meet the required subjects and language criteria. We advise families early on about subject selection to ensure Swiss university options remain available. Our tailored pathways are designed to support successful entry into Swiss institutions.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                                  <div class=\"h2 accordion-header\" id=\"heading2\">\n                                    <button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                                      When does the Swiss pathway branch in Zurich local schools?\n                                    <\/button>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                  <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body\"> <div class=\"component\">\n                                            <p class=\"body-medium\">After finishing Primary School in Grade 6, students may advance to Langgymnasium if they take and pass an entrance exam, while others move on to Secondary I (Sekundarstufe I). Entry into Kurzgymnasium is also possible after the second or third year of Secondary I, but it likewise requires passing an entrance exam.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                                  <div class=\"h2 accordion-header\" id=\"heading3\">\n                                    <button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\n                                      Can children join ISZN during the school year?\n                                    <\/button>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                  <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body\"> <div class=\"component\">\n                                            <p class=\"body-medium\">In many year groups, yes. Admissions will advise on availability, settling-in support, and the best timing for your child.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                                  <div class=\"h2 accordion-header\" id=\"heading4\">\n                                    <button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\n                                      Staying flexible in Switzerland\n                                    <\/button>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                  <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"component hash-list\">\n                                                     <ul><li>\n                                                            <p class=\"body-medium\">Smooth transitions are easiest at defined points, such as the end of a school year or stage.<\/p>\n                                                        <\/li><li>\n                                                            <p class=\"body-medium\">Language development - especially German - plays an important role in reintegration into local schooling. In the Early Years, our pupils build the German they need for a smooth transition into local Kindergarten or Primary.<\/p>\n                                                        <\/li><li>\n                                                            <p class=\"body-medium\">Zurich routes can include Langgymnasium after Grade 6, later entry into Kurzgymnasium, and other post-Grade 9 options such as apprenticeships, FMS, and others. We advise families individually based on goals and readiness.<\/p>\n                                                        <\/li><\/ul>\n                                                <\/div><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/div>\n                           <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<section  style='background-color:#1c2f41;' class=\"section   section--blue   red-btn\"><div class=\"container-fluid\"><div class=\"row m-0 align-items-center centerText \" >\n                        <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-10 col-lg-9 mx-auto\"><div class=\"sub-heading component\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"h5\">Let's Plan your Child's Next Steps<\/h2>\n                                    <\/div><div class=\"sub-heading component\"><p>Share your child&#8217;s age, family&#8217;s language and pathway goals. 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