Focus Year

10th School Year – from 15 years old

A tailor-made gap year for young people after secondary school – focusing on individual deepening, development, and future planning.

Space to Unleash Potential

For our youth in the focus year, a separate learning location is available at Seestrasse 367 in Zurich Wollishofen. The premises resemble open coworking spaces and literally offer plenty of space and tranquility to unleash personal potential.

from 15 years old

Tenth School Year or Bridge Year

The focus year is characterized by small groups (max. 8 people) and plenty of room to deepen new ideas. The youth benefit from proven learning offerings of the Lip and personal coaching for their learning journey. With the module kit, they can individually tailor their schedule to their needs.

Our Advantages at a Glance

Personal Development

The focus year strengthens the youth to enter the professional world with diverse experiences. Personal development steps are accompanied, reflected upon, and continuously documented – changes and adjustments find their place. Furthermore, interaction is promoted: open, respectful exchange is at the center.

Learning Journey

The youth design their personal learning journey through the tenth school year themselves: following the module principle, they organize and structure their own differentiated learning path. This way, they can pursue their self-chosen path with motivation and realize their visions and goals.

Out of the Box

The focus year is there to gather new experiences. Thinking, testing, and implementing one's own ideas is part of their development. But also forward-thinking planning, developing visionary perspectives, networking, broadening horizons, conducting discussions, and taking positions are part of the daily program.

Focus Topics and Subjects

In the focus year, various topics and subjects are available for the youth to create their personal scenario. Our annual program consists of the following modules:

  • Review of learning content
  • German, Math, English
  • Learning coaching
  • Rhythmic learning
  • Stress management
  • Career choice/trial apprenticeship/application
  • Internships/service learning in a partner company
  • Communication/presentation skills
  • Teamwork/team development
  • Conflict resolution/peacemaker
  • Project work/studio
  • Garden project (Garden at Grenzsteig)
  • Theater
  • Swimming course/certificate
  • First aid course

Cost Overview for the Focus Year

Tuition per month

CHF 2,500.–

Including meals

Frequently Asked Questions about our 10th School Year in Zurich

Can you join the focus year during the school year?

What are the costs for the 10th school year at Lip?

Do the youth have classes all day?

Who is the tenth school year suitable for?

Your Contact Person for the Focus Year

 Oliver Steinlin

Oliver Steinlin

Co-Management

Our Focus Year Team

Portrait of  Nelly Widmer

Nelly Widmer

Level Coordinator Focus Year


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