Take advantage of the autumn holidays to give your child one of four possible approaches to preparing for the Gymi exam, which is just around the corner. Our specialised practice courses in the areas of essay training and text tasks offer targeted preparation that meets the individual needs of students.
The right strategy for upcoming moments of success in March
- Individualised support: Our courses offer tailor-made support aimed at the specific challenges of the Gymi exam. This helps your child to improve their weaknesses and build on their strengths.
- Flexible learning options: We offer our courses both on-site in Erlenbach and online via Zoom. So you can choose the option that best suits your schedule.
- Experienced teachers: Our teachers are specialists in their respective subject areas and offer personalised feedback and practical tips to help you progress.
- Intensive support: Thanks to small groups with a maximum of 6 participants, we can guarantee personalised support. Each child receives the attention they need to learn effectively.
- For lasting "aha" moments: With repeated exercises and practical methods, we ensure a deep understanding of the learning content. This creates a solid foundation for your child's long-term academic success.
Give your child the opportunity to focus on learning during the autumn holidays and prepare optimally for the Gymi exam. Arrange a free consultation now and find out how we can support your child in the best possible way.
We would be happy to tell you more about the courses we offer during the autumn holidays. The exact dates and full details of our intensive week can be found below
Outline of available courses
Explore our current selection of courses for primary school pupils, to provide targeted support and preparation for the coming school year.
German essay primary
Maths primary
German Essay training secondary school - KZG
Maths training secondary school - KZG
Course 1 | Gymnasium entrance exam preparation: essay writing, primary school
- This programme is aimed at students who wish to become more confident and gain additional practical experience. The content differs from the material covered during the summer break course.
Time
09.00–10.30 every day
Course location
• Remote via Zoom
OR• Erlenbach (ZH) – Seestrasse 141
• Direct connection to train station
• A minute’s walk from the ‘Winkel am Zürichsee’ train station to the classroom
• Ample parking availableFee
CHF 500.- all-inclusive (per student) *
Maximum number of participants per group: 6* If this training is booked at the same time as the primary school maths course, a 20% discount (CHF 100.-) will be applied.
German KZG preparation for secondary school S1
- For all students in the 2nd or 3rd year of secondary school who would like to take the entrance exam for the Kurzzeitgymi in March – regardless of whether they have already attended a preparatory course or not.
Targeted exam preparation during the autumn holidays – intensive, structured and practical. The secondary school entrance exam in March is approaching – and with it, the pace and demands of everyday school life are increasing. This is exactly where our autumn holiday course in German for the Kurzzeitgymi (KZG) comes in: condensed into one week, practice-oriented and individually supervised. Whether as a supplement to an existing preparation course or as a first step, the course teaches the most important basics and exam-relevant skills in a compact form – ideal for students in the 2nd and 3rd years of upper secondary school.
What your child can expect from the course
Understanding exam structure and task formats
- Analysis of real exam tasks from recent years
- Recognising and avoiding typical pitfalls
- Gaining confidence in dealing with exam formats
Deepening text comprehension and vocabulary
- Vocabulary training, word families and strengthening language skills
- Systematic exercises in text comprehension and interpretation
- Focus on frequently tested topics and formulations
Essay training with individual feedback
- Introduction to the most important types of essays (narrative, description, analysis, reflection, etc.)
- Writing 5 essays with differentiated correction
- Targeted improvement of style, structure and argumentation
What the course offers
✔ Intensive week for targeted preparation in German
✔ Clear structure & expert instruction
✔ Personal feedback & individual support
✔ High practical relevance due to exam focus
✔ Ideal even without prior knowledgeTime
13:00 h – 14:30 h
Course location
• Erlenbach ZH - Seestrasse 141
• Direct train connection
• Only a 1-minute walk from Winkel station on Lake Zurich to the course location
• Good parking facilities availableCost
Flat rate of CHF 500.-
*Maximum number of participants: 6 per group* If the course is booked together with the intensive maths course for short-term secondary school students, a discount of CHF 100 (20% discount) will be granted.
- Analysis of real exam tasks from recent years
German KZG preparation for secondary school S2
- The ideal entry-level course for students in the 2nd and 3rd years of upper secondary school who are not starting to prepare for the upcoming Gymnasium entrance exam until autumn. Also suitable as a refresher or intensive course for students who have already started preparing for the upcoming challenge.
Autumn offers a valuable opportunity to work specifically on German language skills for the Gymiprüfung exam, especially with the March exam in mind. Our course is aimed at students in the 2nd and 3rd years of upper secondary school who are preparing for the Gymnasium transition, regardless of whether they are already enrolled in a course or would like to start with this course.
Within the scope of this course, we address the key requirements of the Gymi exam, set specific priorities and provide support with a compact, clearly structured programme:
Course structure
Exam structure & strategies
- Systematic introduction to exam formats & assessment criteria
- Analysis of typical sources of error and stumbling blocks
- Gaining confidence in dealing with task formats
Text comprehension & vocabulary training
- Training in linguistic subtleties Idioms & synonyms
- Text analysis & interpretation – using real exam examples
- Focus on precise expression & understanding of content
Essay training with correction
- Exercises on different types of essays: narrative, discussion, reflection
- Writing 5 essays with differentiated feedback
- Improvement of argumentation structure, style & expression
Our course offers
✔ Intensive week for upper secondary school KZG preparation in German
✔ Clear structure & professional expertise
✔ Individual feedback
✔ Practical & exam-relevant
✔ Suitable even without prior knowledgeTime
13:00 – 14:30 h
Course location
• Erlenbach ZH - Seestrasse 141
• Direct train connection
• Only a 1-minute walk from Winkel station on Lake Zurich to the course location
• Good parking facilitiesCost
Flat rate CHF 500.-
*Maximum number of participants: 6 per group* If the course is booked together with the intensive maths course for short-term secondary school students, a discount of CHF 100 (20% discount) will be granted.
Quality in our customers' words
"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
"It has been a very pleasant experience dealing with Franziska. She took her time to explain what I was asking. The extra tution definitely has help my children."
J. Wood, Erlenbach
Course 2 | Gymnasium entrance exam preparation: written maths problems, primary school
- The programme is aimed at students who want to develop their confidence and gain additional practical experience. The focus will be on written maths problems and strategies for solving them in the entrance exam.
Time
10.45–12.15 every day
Course location
• Remote via Zoom
OR• Erlenbach (ZH) – Seestrasse 141
• Direct connection to train station
• A minute’s walk from the ‘Winkel am Zürichsee’ train station to the classroom
• Ample parking availableFee
CHF 500.- all-inclusive (per student) *
Maximum number of participants per group: 6* If this training is booked at the same as the primary school essay writing course, a 20% discount (CHF 100.-) will be applied.
Math KZG preparation for secondary school S1
- For: Students in Year 8 or 9 (Sek B/C) who will take the short-track Gymnasium entrance exam in March – suitable both as a first step or in addition to an ongoing prep course.
This compact one-week course during the autumn break is designed to boost mathematical confidence, structure, and fluency – exactly when school intensity rises. Whether your child is just starting preparation or wants to reinforce existing skills, this course provides a focused, supportive environment to target key exam challenges.
Targeted preparation with structure – for more confidence and accuracy in math.
Our KZG Autumn Math Course helps students solidify their understanding of equations and gain confidence in word problems. Through proven strategies and repetition, students learn how to work through tasks systematically – a key success factor in the Gymi exam.What your child will learn
Equations: structure, speed, and clarity
• Learn and apply systematic approaches
• Automate solution steps for faster processing
• Strengthen reliability in solving standard equation typesText-based problems: thinking in steps
• Develop practical methods to decode and solve real-life problems
• Use proven frameworks to structure responses
• Practice with authentic past exam questionsExam simulation & awareness
• Understand common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Train under realistic conditions with targeted feedback
• Build mathematical self-confidenceThis course offers
✔ Intensive 1-week focus on exam-relevant math skills
✔ Clear structure and expert-led sessions
✔ Small-group setting with individual support (max. 6 students)
✔ High practical relevance thanks to real exam examples
✔ Open to all levels – no prior prep requiredTime
14:30 – 16:00 h
Location
• Erlenbach ZH – Seestrasse 141
• Direct connection to Winkel am Zürichsee train station
• 1 minute walk from station to classroom
• Convenient parking availableCost
Flat rate CHF 500.–
Receive a CHF 100.– discount when booked together with the German KZG course (S1).Maximum group size: 6 students
Math KZG preparation for secondary school S2
- For: Students in the 8th or 9th grade preparing for the short-track Gymnasium entrance exam in March – open to new and continuing students alike.
In the second week of the autumn break, students can take part in a focused math course specifically designed for Gymi exam preparation. Whether as a standalone solution or a continuation of previous support, this course provides guided training in essential math skills – with a strong focus on strategy, accuracy and speed.
A structured approach to exam success – one week, measurable progress.
The short-track Gymi exam demands precision, time efficiency and methodical thinking. This course helps students to internalise procedures, sharpen their problem-solving logic and apply what they’ve learned directly to past exam formats.Course focus & learning outcomes
Equations: routine and reliability
• Reinforce key solving strategies
• Automate typical steps for speed and fluency
• Train consistency to build scoring confidenceText problems: structure and strategy
• Practice breaking down and translating problem statements
• Apply step-by-step approaches to old Gymi exams
• Learn to avoid common misunderstandingsProgress tracking & individual feedback
• Work through timed tasks with guided correction
• Identify strengths and weaknesses early
• Build confidence for independent problem-solvingWhat’s included
✔ 5-day intensive course with small-group attention
✔ Expert instruction focused on Gymi requirements
✔ Practical application using past exam formats
✔ Ideal for review, consolidation or fresh preparation
✔ Tailored coaching for each participantTime
14:30 – 16:00 h
Location
• Erlenbach ZH – Seestrasse 141
• 1-minute walk from Winkel am Zürichsee station
• Easily accessible by train or car (parking available)Cost
Flat rate CHF 500.–
CHF 100.– discount when booked together with the German KZG course (S2).Max. participants: 6 students per group
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