Thank you for your continued interest in our Gymnasium. It was a pleasure to welcome so many families during our recent information event at the Küsnacht location and to introduce our school buildings for the first time. The enthusiasm and positive feedback from all of you reaffirm the exceptional learning environment we are creating.
Upcoming Entrance Examinations
In the coming weeks, many children will be preparing for their entrance examinations with great anticipation. We wish everyone the best of luck as they prepare for this important step in their educational journey. We understand that entrance exams can be a significant milestone for both children and their families, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
To help with planning, here is a reminder of the upcoming examination dates:
As of the 5th March, all families who have registered for our exams will receive a letter with important details about the upcoming testing days, including what to bring along.
Admissions interviews are still available before the exams in March and can also take place afterwards. Families who would like to register their child for the admission exams (for entry into Year 7 or Year 9 in August 2025) are invited to complete the registration form. Upon submission, you will receive the email with the next steps.
Kind regards,
Neal Brown, School Director
And the entire Tandem IMS Gymnasium Team
Admission Requirements
Progymnasium and Kurzgymnasium:
Children enrolled at Tandem IMS for at least one school year with an average grade of 4.75 or above will not need to take an entrance exam for our Progymnasium. Similarly, pupils from partner schools meeting the same criteria are also exempt from entrance exams at Progymnasium.
Children from partner secondary schools can gain direct access to our Kurzgymnasium with (1) an average of at least 5.0, (2) having additionally completed the school’s Gymnasium preparation course, and (3) received a recommendation from the school. In this case, the Tandem IMS admission exams and interview will still be conducted to gain a baseline assessment of the enrolling pupils.
External pupils seeking entry into the Progymnasium (Grade 7) or the first year of the Kurzgymnasium (Grade 9) must first register for an admissions interview with the school management. Following this interview, eligible candidates are required to meet an academic standard with an average grade of 4.75 on their most recent report card. Admission is based on a combined assessment: 50% from prior academic performance and 50% from the Tandem IMS entrance examination.
For Progymnasium applicants, the average is calculated from core subjects in the first semester of Grade 6 (Maths, German, French, English, "Gestalten" and "Natur, Mensch, Gesellschaft"), while Kurzgymnasium applicants are evaluated on Grade 8 (or 9) subjects in Maths, German, French, English, "Gestalten" and "Natur und Technik." The entrance exam consists of German (split between a language test and essay) and Maths, and both groups (Pro- and Kurzgymi) must achieve an overall average of 4.75 or higher for eligibility.
Consideration may exceptionally be given to pupils with grades of 4.5 or above, if they particularly excel in the interview.
For external applicants, please ensure that all necessary documents, including the most recent report card, are submitted before scheduling the admissions interview.
Regarding the Tandem IMS exams and the final decision for admittance: we will be transparent with the results and provide parents with copies of the marked tests. All Maths and German exams will be created and marked by experienced external ZAP Gymnasium teachers.
Upcoming Information Events
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our upcoming information events at the new Küsnacht campus:
Saturday, 15 March 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00
Saturday, 22 March 2025 I 10:00 – 12:00
If you have not yet registered, we warmly invite you to do so via the following link:
Please note that this time, we will not be holding an information presentation. Instead, we warmly invite you to explore the campus, which is still under renovation. Our team will be on hand to guide you through the space and share updates on the latest developments, as well as our plans for the academic programmes.
