A programme by Verein Lernturbo · Zurich
Getting ready for secondary school.
Fit für die Sek supports children from 5th grade of primary school for two years on their way to lower secondary school – with training in German and maths, learning strategies, outings and parent collaboration.
What it’s about
The goal: a transition that matches each child’s potential.
With the aim of supporting equal opportunities in the transition to lower secondary school, Verein Lernturbo launched Fit für die Sek in 2012. It works at the interface between primary and secondary school and prepares pupils from 5th grade for the move to lower secondary level.
Alongside intensive supplementary training, the project offers out-of-school cultural activities, exciting outings and parent collaboration. Fit für die Sek is scientifically monitored and evaluated – we use the findings to develop the programme further.
The programme
Four building blocks, one goal
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German & maths
Deepening German and mathematics – every Saturday morning, guided by future teachers.
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Learning strategies
The right working and learning techniques help reduce pressure to perform and focus on what matters.
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Culture & outings
Out-of-school activities playfully broaden general knowledge – from the Technorama to the theatre.
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Stronger together
Four parent events over two years strengthen collaboration with families.
The path to secondary school
From recommendation to transition
How taking part works, step by step.
More about the training-
Recommendation
A teacher recommends a child who starts 5th grade in August for the programme.
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Conversation
A conversation with the programme team then determines whether the programme is right for the child.
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Two training years
Every Saturday morning: German, maths, learning strategies and individual learning – complemented by outings, cultural activities and four parent events.
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Transition to lower secondary
The goal: making the transition to lower secondary school in line with one’s own potential.
Impressions
Learning you don’t forget
Who teaches
Future teachers as trainers
Each group is led by a head trainer and two to three assistant trainers. Verein Lernturbo works with the Zurich University of Teacher Education (PH Zürich), which is where future teachers are recruited as trainers.
Meet the team1+2–3
head trainer + assistant trainers per group
Training locations
- Kügeliloo
- Blumenfeld
- Hürstholz
- Isengrind
- Luchswiesen
School buildings in north Zurich (Glattal and Schwamendingen school districts)
Support us
Equal opportunities need allies.
The programme is supported by the City of Zurich. Verein Lernturbo nevertheless continues to rely on donations to keep the project going successfully.
Donation account
Verein Lernturbo · Migros Bank AG, Zürich
IBAN CH17 0840 1000 0537 0580 7
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Supported by
- Stadt ZürichSocial Services Departmentsince 2016/2017 · Glattal school district
- Stadt ZürichSchool and Sports Departmentsince 2025/2026 · Schwamendingen
- PH ZürichCooperationRecruitment of trainers