The Realschule is a challenging and achievement-oriented school. It prepares students for demanding vocational apprenticeships, as well as for the transition tothe upper grades of the Gymnasium or to a schooloffering the vocational maturity diploma. It covers grades six through nine. Approximately 50 percent of students are admitted to the Realschule each year.

The following required subjects are taught at the Realschule: German, English, French, mathematics,“Nature and Technology,” “Economics, Work, and Home Economics,”“Spaces, Times, and Societies,” “Ethics and Religions,” “Life Skills and Career Orientation,” art, music,“Physical Education and Sports,” “Media and Computer Science”

Integrated into various subjects: “Education for Sustainable Development,” cross-curricular competencies

Classes are taught by subject-specific teachers. Each class is assigned a teacher responsible for supervision and guidance (homeroom teacher).

In the spring of 8th grade, Realschule homeroom teachers hold a detailed progress meeting with all parents and students. As part of this review, potential transitions to the upper-level gymnasium as well as goals regarding vocational training are discussed, and individual priorities for 9th grade are determined jointly. This grade is structured more individually to prepare students for the most successful transition possible.

Detailed information on the transition from the Realschule to the LiechtensteinGymnasium can be found here.

After the fourth grade, students at Realschulen can attend a vocational baccalaureate school, a business school, or a secondary school that awards diplomas. There is also the optionto enroll in the voluntary 10th school year.

Curriculum for the Principality of Liechtenstein

Further information on the Realschule can be found in the brochure “Secondary Schools.” 

Detailed information on educational opportunities after successfully completing the Realschuleis provided in the brochure “Secondary Schools After Realschule: Information for Parents.”