A perennial favourite in the 6th primary class is, how to prepare your pupil specifically for the Gymi exam. The following applies: a target-orientated learning plan is half the battle. In addition, our article: Private lessons: Gymi preparation, what tips you can give your pupil during this phase, and what you should bear in mind when teaching.
1. Exam date and subject matter
Enquire about the exam date and the exam material.
If you are preparing for the Gymiprüfung in the Canton of Zurich, visit for
- Examination dates: www.zentraleaufnahmepruefung.ch/
- Admission regulations: www.zentraleaufnahmepruefung.ch/reglemente
- Examination archive: www.zentraleaufnahmepruefung.ch/pruefungsarchiv
If you are preparing for the Gymip exam in another canton, visit the page www.gymnasium.ch. There you will find a list of all grammar schools in Switzerland. If you visit the page of your desired grammar school you will find the necessary information there.
2. Exam topics of the individual subjects
Get an overview of the exam topics for the individual subjects:
Order the requirements, exam topics,
provisions from the admission regulations
and archive examinations to the individual subjects.
3. Create an inventory
At the beginning, have the student solve past Gymi exams under real conditions and use them to create a needs analysis. This approach has several advantages:
Firstly, you will be able to see immediately where your student's strengths and weaknesses lie. This enables you to create a personalised preparation plan together with your student. Secondly, your student will know from the outset what such an exam looks like, and how much they need to invest, to reach the point point at which solving the Gymi exam will be a kind of routine.
4. Individualised preparation plan
Create an individual preparation plan together with the student:
- Needs analysis: Your needs analysis will reveal which topics need to be dealt with more intensively and how much time this will take. Target the weak points of your student.
- Preparation plan: Based on these findings, draw up a personalised preparation plan, which you then discuss with your student. In this preparation plan, the subjects and topics are prioritised according to the need for improvement. This should also be reflected in their timetable.
5. The timetable
As always, the same applies here: The earlier you start preparing with the student, the better. However, as not only the exam result is important for the Gymi exam, but also the final school grades are of great importance, the need for early preparation is reinforced. Preparation should begin at least six months in advance.
Here are a few tips to help you with your planning