Secondary I

After primary school, the orientation phase follows in grade 5. This is where students' achievement level is determined. Accordingly, they are assigned to one of the three performance levels: Hauptschule (secondary school), Realschule (intermediate school), or Gymnasium (gymnastic school). The transition remains fluid, meaning that children can transfer to the other school type based on their achievement if the class conference so decides.

At the end of grade 10, the exams for transition to the GIB (higher secondary school) (Ü 11) take place.

In grades 5 to 10, Gymnasium instruction is taught with internal differentiation. Students can obtain the right to transfer to the Gymnasium upper secondary school after grade 10.

In keeping with the reliable half-day school system, homework support may be provided in the 6th period.

The weekly hours also increase accordingly.