Secondary school

The secondary school is entered after completing the fifth year of primary school. Around 25 percent of pupils attend secondary school each year. Secondary school is a general education school with different levels of difficulty and comprises grades six to nine. In particular, it prepares pupils for working life or the transition to secondary school. Small classes and individualization enable a differentiated approach to the learners.

The following compulsory subjects are taught at the secondary school: German, mathematics, computer science, real sciences, English, home economics, textiles and technical design, religion and culture, music, visual arts, life skills, project lessons and sport. A wide range of electives are also offered, such as geometric drawing, Italian, Spanish and French.

Learners with school difficulties are supported within the framework of special school measures or of reinforced sonderpädagogische Maßnahmen (Sonderschulung) gefördert.

In order to prepare pupils for the most successful transition possible from lower secondary level to further education courses, the 9th school year is designed more individually. The focus of the school program on the needs of the individual pupil is determined in the assessment meeting between parents, pupil and teacher in the spring of year 8.

Through the class teacher, all pupils have a reference person who supports them in choosing a career and in many other areas. Pupils who successfully complete secondary school have the opportunity to attend a voluntary 10th school year 

Curriculum for the Principality of Liechtenstein

For more information on secondary schools, please refer to the leaflet "The secondary schools"