The right path – from Year 5 to the 10th school year

At Academia Primar & Sek, we support students during decisive years: at a time when learning, personal development and questions about the future are closely connected.

Whether primary school, lower secondary school or the 10th school year – we offer an environment that provides stability, strengthens potential and opens up perspectives. Personal, structured and with a clear focus on the next step.

«The school succeeded in gaining our son’s trust, motivating him and helping him make decisive academic and personal progress within one year.»
Family from the canton of Basel-Landschaft

Primary school Lower secondary school 10th school year

Primary school – From Year 5 onwards

A confident transition – with closeness and structure

The transition into the upper years of primary school is an important turning point for many children. Academic expectations increase, independence becomes more important, and preparation for lower secondary school begins.

We support this transition with close guidance – through clear structures, personal relationships and targeted support.

Learning concept

  • individual support instead of standard solutions
  • clear learning goals and regular feedback
  • development of learning strategies and self-organisation
  • preparation for lower secondary school with a focus on building skills

Daily structure

  • a clear timetable with a reliable rhythm
  • longer learning units for focused work
  • supervised study and homework periods
  • time for community, projects and movement

Who is it suitable for?

For students who:

  • learn better in a smaller class
  • need more calm and stability in everyday school life
  • would benefit from targeted support or additional challenges
  • should experience the transition to lower secondary school in a secure and well-supported way

Lower secondary school (Y7 – 9)

Learning without labels – with a clear focus on achievement

Lower secondary school is a decisive phase. This is where young people develop not only subject knowledge, but also self-confidence, personal responsibility and future prospects.

Our lower secondary school combines a focus on achievement with a learning environment that does not limit students too early. We support students individually – without rigid ability-based classes – and accompany them closely in their development.

Learning concept

  • personalised learning with differentiated tasks
  • flexible performance levels within the class
  • focus on key skills such as self-organisation and teamwork
  • regular progress meetings and clear goal planning

Daily structure

  • 65-minute lessons for more calm and depth
  • supervised homework and study periods
  • project work and practice-oriented learning formats
  • space for activities and working groups

Who is it suitable for?

For young people who:

  • need more personal guidance than is possible in large classes
  • are stronger in some subjects and need support in others
  • would like to regain motivation
  • have clear goals, whether vocational training, further education or grammar school
  • appreciate a structured framework without a culture of pressure

10th school year

A year that creates clarity and opens doors

Sometimes, after lower secondary school, an additional year is needed: to close gaps, clarify goals, build confidence or prepare specifically for the next step.

The 10th school year at Academia Primar & Sek is not a “waiting-loop year”. It is a structured year of development – with a focus on career choices, learning skills and suitable next steps.

Learning concept

  • targeted support in core subjects
  • development of learning strategies and study techniques
  • intensive career choice preparation and application training
  • individual goal setting and realistic planning of future options

Daily structure

  • clear weekly structure with learning and coaching elements
  • time slots for work experience, applications and conversations
  • individual support and supervised study periods
  • practical projects and skills training

Who is it suitable for?

For young people who:

  • are still exploring their career options
  • want to improve their chances of finding an apprenticeship
  • would like to prepare specifically for further education
  • need more time to gain confidence and structure
  • value professional support during the application process