School Organization

The educational courses in the lower secondary level are continued in the upper secondary school. At “Gymnasien”, students must pass their MSA in 10th grade and obtain a recommendation for upper secondary in order for them to enter the qualification phase. If pupils want to change from an ISS to a “Gymnasium” in the 11th grade, the receiving “Gymnasium” decides on the transfer to the qualification phase. This is the case when

• Less than 4 points (grade 5) were achieved in a maximum of one subject or
• Less than 4 points (grade 5) were achieved in a maximum of two subjects and both can be balanced. A maximum of one subject may have been assessed with 0 points (or grade 6).

Lower Secondary - grades 7 to 10

In Lower Secondary, pupils are offered a study-oriented school education to help prepare them for attending the upper level of the “Gymnasium”. Classes are taught in groups and each class has a class teacher who is responsible for all matters affecting the class or individual students.

The introductory phase at the “Gymnasium” in grade 10

The Upper Secondary begins with the introductory phase, in which the content and the course system are prepared. There is no classic introductory phase at the “Gymnasium”, but the 10th grade serves both as the end of Lower Secondary and as a replacement for the introductory phase.

Upper Secondary School - grades 11 to 12

The introductory phase is followed by the so-called two-year qualification phase, which concludes with the Abitur. The achievements and grades achieved here are included in the Abitur grade.

Lesson Times