Why careful preparation is essential for your child
The fourth grade is a crucial year for pupils, as it lays the foundation for a successful transition to the fifth grade. In Year 5, the demands in maths and German increase significantly. Experience has shown that many pupils struggle with their first major hurdle on the way to grammar school.
Through early and targeted support in the fourth grade, we ensure that your child is well prepared for the challenges ahead. Text tasks in maths and writing essays in German are common stumbling blocks that can be overcome with targeted training and preventative support.
Our courses aim to develop and strengthen the fundamental elements of these subjects at an early stage. With our specialisation course for Year 4 Primary, your child can master the transition phase with ease and without any problems.
Advanced course in 4th grade German and maths
August 2024 - July 2025
Our course consists of two modules that build on each other, but can also be booked as individual semester-supporting modules. For the best possible success, we recommend booking both modules at the combined price of CHF 3'500.
Module 1
Course duration & time
- 21 weeks of 1.5 hours each
- 22 August 2024 - 6 February 2025
- Thursdays, 16:00 - 17:30
Costs: Flat rate CHF 2'000
Module 2
Course duration & time
- 18 weeks of 1.5 hours each
- 27 February 2025 - 10 July 2025
- Thursdays, 16:00 - 17:30
Costs: All-inclusive CHF 1'700
Discount option: Book Module 1 and Module 2 of the specialisation course for 4th grade primary school together and pay only CHF 3,500 instead of CHF 3,700 - a saving of CHF 200. This investment is worthwhile, as early and targeted support in maths and German lays the foundation for academic success and later transfer to secondary school.
Details of our courses
Our specialisation course for primary year 4 covers a wide range of topics that are specially designed to prepare students for the requirements of year 5.
Mathematics
Fundamentals of arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Introduction to text problems and their solution strategies Geometry basics: shapes, areas and volumesFirst concepts of algebra
German
Reading skills: promoting reading comprehension and analysing texts
Grammar and spelling: consolidating the basics
Essay training: Structured and creative writing exercises
Language comprehension: expanding vocabulary and expressiveness
Structure
- Small group lessons
- Motivating environment, holistic approach
- Homework approx. 30 minutes per week
Course location
On-site learning centre in Erlenbach next to the Lake of Zurich
- Direct connection to the railway station
- 1 minute walk from Winkel train station on Lake Zurich
- Well-equipped car park
- Fundamental skills in German and mathsfor the 4th grade. In both subjects, German and Maths, the basis for the 5th grade will be created. Your child will practice word types, tenses, reading comprehension and essay writing, as well as counting, mental arithmetic and calculation in text form.
Module 1 offers comprehensive preparation for the 5th grade and covers basic topics in the disciplines of German and mathematics.
In German, the focus is on different types of words (nouns, verbs, adjectives), tenses (present, past, perfect) and reading comprehension. Intensive exercises are used to practise spelling (e.g. ‘seid/seit’, ‘man/Mann’, ‘viel/fiel’) and essay writing, to help students write exciting texts.
In maths, written and mental arithmetic skills will be automated. In addition, our students practice reading clocks, dealing with large numbers and units of measurement (lengths, volumes, times).
All of this ensures that your child is optimally prepared for the demands of 5th grade.
German
- Parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective)
- Tenses (present tense, past tense, perfect tense)
- Reading comprehension
- Spelling (seid/seit, man/Mann, viel/fiel)
- Essay writing: exciting to write
Mathematics
- Automating written calculations (all basic operations)
- Training mental arithmetic (especially speed)
- Reading clocks
- Place value table → length, volume, times
- Calculating with large numbers
Course duration & time
- 21 weeks at 1.5 hours
- 22 August 2024 – 6 February 2025
- Thursdays, 16:00 - 17:30
Costs
- Flat rate CHF 2'000
Please note: It is possible to join the programme at any time after the start date by special arrangement.
Please book a free consultation and discuss the further details with us directly.
- In-depth preparation in German and maths for 4th grade. Our Module 2 provides in-depth study of German and maths. Our students strengthen their knowledge of tenses, spelling and sentence structure, while in maths, they work on solving text tasks and practice complex calculation strategies with large numbers.
Module 2 deepens and expands students' knowledge in the relevant school subjects of German and mathematics.
In German, our students study and practise different types of words and deepen their knowledge of all tenses, including the future simple. Emphasis is placed on spelling, especially the correct use of capitalisation. Essay writing is further developed, with a focus on structured sentence construction, varied sentence beginnings and an expanded vocabulary.
In mathematics, the focus of the second module for the advanced course in primary school year 4 is mastering text tasks, in which our students learn to analyse complex exercises and convert them into mathematical calculations. In addition, calculating with large numbers and numbers with decimal places gets more in-depth.
The course promotes intelligent calculation and ensures that your child is well prepared for future challenges with the necessary skills and strategies.
With the help of this course, your child will be optimally prepared for the requirements of 5th grade.
German
- Word types (noun, verb, adjective)
- Tenses (present, past, perfect, future)
- Reading comprehension
- Spelling (upper and lower case)
- Essays: structure, vocabulary, exciting sentence beginnings, repeated words)
Mathematics
- Word problems → strategies, structure, converting texts into calculations
- Intelligent calculating
- Automating basic operations with large numbers
- Decimal places in the place value table
Course duration & time
- 18 weeks at 1.5 hours
- 27 February 2025 – 10 July 2025
- Thursdays, 16:00 - 17:30
Cost: Flat rate CHF 1'700
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"Porta Mundi and Franziska have done an excellent job in making learning fun for the kids. Franziska is very professional, patient and thoughtful of each individuals needs. I highly recommend Porta Mundi for tutoring or exam preparation."
K. Haft, Herrliberg
"I am very happy to share the great experiences we are having with Portal Mundi. My son has been taking German lessons with Mrs Basler for a few months now. His German level has improved significantly. He is really engaged and encouraged to learn. He has a great connection with Mrs Basler, who is very clear and patient!"
V. Belén, Küsnacht
"My daughter is taking maths online with the PortaMundi Group. The online component works really well and fits in with her busy schedule. The tutor is lovely and the Porta Mundi group were very easy to communicate with in terms of what we were looking for, from classes. My daughters ability and confidence in maths has increased. It has been a very positive experience."
C. Margo, Küsnacht
"My tri-lingual son needed help in German and Franziska has been great. I was a bit sceptical if my son would stay focussed with on-line classes but he has. He even says he loves the class and that they are going well. It's clear when talking to her, that Franziska puts the child first. She is really easy to work with and is open to feedback."
N. Sandhu, Zürich
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J. Wood, Erlenbach
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I. Tramontana, Küsnacht (ZH)
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A. Wenzel, Meilen
"We are very impressed with porta mundi. At porta mundi, the teachers are very competent, the training material is comprehensive and well structured in terms of content in addition the number of students in each class is just right. Furthermore, enquiries are always answered very quickly.We can highly recommend the school! Thank you very much for everything! Family Burkhardt"
P. Burkhard, Uetikon am See
"I wholeheartedly recommend Porta Mundi without any hesitation. My older son began his preparation course for Kurzgymnasium in August and he has already made a significant progress. The lessons are very well structured and the materials for the course are outstanding. My younger son is currently taking Vertiefungskurs 4. Klasse Primar and he truly loves it. At school he often felt a little bored but for his lessons in Porta Mundi he goes with a big smile (although it is in his free time). I am very satisfied with the courses I booked for my kids."
E. Audemars, Küsnacht
"Our experience with the porta mundi services has been extremely positive. They have competent teachers, a modular teaching approach a flexible timetable plus tuition sessions are also available online."
B. Lenzlinger, Erlenbach
"Our son has been attending the Gymi preparation course at porta mundi since last summer. He enjoys going to class every time and really appreciates the positive learning atmosphere and working in small groups. The learning material is highly comprehensive and professionally developed. Both the theory and practice sections of the materials are very well structured and enable the children to learn independently. Mrs Basler regularly takes the time to discuss our son's learning situation and individual needs. We would always choose porta mundi again for further courses/lessons."
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M. Renner, Herrliberg
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