Heading towards the Gymi exam and your kid isn't quite ready yet?
No worries – we show that targeted preparation can be successful even at the last stages. At porta mundi, your child will train with experienced teachers to focus on exactly what counts in the exam – in a structured, focused manner and with a clear exam strategy.
Our last-minute gymnasium preparation for LZG & KZG will bring your child up to exam level in just a few weeks – in a targeted, effective manner and with personal support.
Our last-minute gymi preparation
Many pupils are about to take their entrance exams and realise that they are not yet fully prepared.
This is exactly where porta mundi comes in:
We offer specialised last-minute courses for both entry routes into Gymnasium – the long-term Gymnasium (LZG) and the short-term Gymnasium (KZG). Our courses quickly impart the knowledge relevant to the exam, boost self-confidence and give your child the necessary assurance for the big day. Click below on the appropriate course for your child to find out more about content, times and booking options.
Course offering: Last-minute gymi preparation (LZG)
Course offering: Last-minute gymi preparation (KZG)
Last-minute preparation LZG
- Our compact preparatory course, held on six Sundays, brings pupils up to the required level for the upcoming entrance examination at the long-term gymnasium. Ideal for anyone who is starting late but wants to push themselves to succeed in the Gymi exam.
Structure
• 6 course sessions, each lasting 3 hours (90 minutes of maths + 90 minutes of German)
• Small group lessons (max. 6 participants)
• All previous examination papers (2006–2025)
• Writing of at least 7 essays with detailed feedback
• Experienced teachers with many years of experience
• All course materials & solutions includedCourse duration & time
04.01.2026- 08.02.2026
Sundays, 09:00 – 12:00Course location
• Learning Centre Erlenbach ZH - Seestrasse 141
• Direct train connection (1 minute from Winkel station on Lake Zurich)
• Good parking facilities
• Online participation also possible if you are unable to attend in person.Cost
Flat rate CHF 1'800.-
(including course materials & exam collection 2006–2025)Course leader: Franziska Basler (CEO) – our most experienced Gymi preparation expert
Last-minute preparation KZG
- Our intensive course for the KZG Gymi examination is aimed at pupils who have decided to take the examination at a late stage or who wish to deepen their preparation in a targeted manner. Over six Sundays, the central topics in mathematics and German are reviewed and consolidated.
Programme
• 2 hours of German & 2 hours of mathematics per Sunday
• Work with all previous exam papers (2008 – 2025) including solutions
• Writing and correction of at least 7 essays with individual feedback
• Course books & materials for independent follow-up work
• Close supervision by experienced teachers
• Face-to-face teaching on site, online participation possible if requiredCourse duration & time
04.01.2026- 08.02.2026
Sundays, 13:00 – 17:00Course location
• Learning centre Erlenbach ZH - Seestrasse 141
• Direct train connection (1 minute from Winkel station on Lake Zurich)
• Good parking facilities
• Online participation also possible if you are unable to attend in person.Cost
Flat rate of CHF 2'400
Flexible payment options This course can be paid for in installments on request (from CHF 2,000).
Now online non-binding enquiry or contact us by telephone on +41 79 506 57 07.
Course leader: Franziska Basler (CEO) – our most experienced Gymi preparation expert
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Any questions about last-minute gymi preparation?
Not sure whether the last-minute course is right for your child?
No problem – we will help you find the right solution. In a free consultation, we will show you how your child can be optimally prepared for the gymi exam in a short period of time.
Simply book your free consultation online – it only takes a few seconds and is completely non-binding.
FAQ - Last Minute gymi Preparation LZG & KZG
No, it is not too late. Many students only begin targeted preparation shortly before the exam.
Our last-minute course is designed precisely for this purpose: in just a few weeks, key topics are reviewed, exam strategies are taught and confidence is boosted. This allows your child to make significant progress even at short notice.
The course is aimed at pupils in Year 6 (LZG) and Years 2 and 3 Sek (KZG)
who are about to take their Gymi exams or have not yet completed any structured preparation.
Children who want to feel more confident will also benefit from the compact, practical revision.
Lessons take place on site at our learning centre in Erlenbach, Zurich, where your child will work in a focused learning environment. If they are unable to attend (e.g. due to holidays or illness), they can participate online via Zoom.
This ensures that preparation for the Gymnasium remains flexible and continuous.
The price includes:
- Course materials & workbooks
- All previous exams (2006–2025), including answers
- 7 essay corrections with individual feedback
- Personal support from experienced teachers
- Payment in instalments at no extra cost on request (only available for KZG offer)
- Course materials & workbooks
Yes. Our experienced teachers ensure a motivating and supportive environment. The course is intensive but clearly structured so that your child remains focused and experiences success rather than stress. The aim is to build self-confidence and reduce exam anxiety.