Navigate Zürich's School System
From primary school through university — every academic and vocational path in the City of Zürich, mapped. Click any node to explore connections, schools, and programmes.
Starting Point — 6th Grade
6th Grade
Primary School (Primarschule)
Academic
Vocational
Private
Bridging
Adult Ed.
Typical path
Alternative path
Age ~12 — First Decision Point
Sekundarschule
3 years · Sek A/B/C
Ages 12–15
Progymnasium
Gymnasium Prep (Private)
Ages 12–15
Langgymnasium
6-year Gymnasium
ZAP Exam
International Schools
IB · A-Levels · French Bac
Canton Zürich
Secondary II — Upper Secondary
Kurzgymnasium
4-year Gymnasium
ZAP Exam
FMS
Fachmittelschule
3 years
HMS
Handelsmittelschule
3+1 years
IMS
Informatikmittelschule
3+1 years
Berufslehre
Apprenticeship (EFZ)
2–4 years
Bridging & Connecting Paths
BMS
Berufsmaturität
During/After EFZ
Passerelle
Bridge to University
1 year
Tertiary Education
University
UZH · ETH Zürich
Fachhochschule
ZHAW · ZHdK · PHZH
Höhere Fachschule
Professional College
Adult & Continuing Education
Adult Matura
2nd-chance Gymnasium
Weiterbildung
Continuing Ed / CAS/MAS