Aufnahmeprüfung Gymnasium: Sind die Regelungen für die Prüfung in allen Kantonen gleich?

No, the regulations for admission and the grammar school entrance exam to be taken beforehand are not standardized throughout Switzerland. In most cantons, previous grades in particular are decisive for the opportunity to take part in an entrance exam, but not in all cantons. In the canton of Thurgau, for example, recommendations from secondary school teachers are regarded as the most important criterion for admission to the exam. This system also offers pupils with lower grades but apparently high potential the opportunity to prove themselves at the Gymnasium. In addition, not all cantons have a grammar school entrance examination after the sixth grade. In the cantons of Nidwalden, Obwalden, Uri, Zug, Schwyz and Lucerne, the experience and opinions of teachers count more than test results.