
Niklaus Schatzmann
Niklaus Schatzmann is the head of the Middle School and Vocational Education Office in Zurich, where he oversees the admission process for gymnasiums. He defends the rigorous entrance examination system in Zurich, arguing that it ensures fairness and objectivity in assessing students' readiness for advanced academic studies. Schatzmann's position places him at the center of discussions about educational policy and the challenges of balancing rigorous standards with access to quality education.
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Recent news mentions
Niklaus Schatzmann is the head of the Mittelschulamt who commented on the fairness of the Gymiprüfung.
Gymiprüfung in Zürich: Die wichtigsten Antworten 2026Niklaus Schatzmann emphasizes that the new curriculum was not developed in isolation.
Gymnasium-Reform Zürich 2029: mehr Naturwissenschaften, weniger SpracheNiklaus Schatzmann, the head of the middle school office, commented on the statistics of the entrance exams for Zurich's gymnasiums.
Noch nie gab es so viele Kandidaten wie dieses Jahr
Niklaus Schatzmann defends the Gymiprüfung, stating it has high validity and objectivity.
viel Stress bei Vorbereitung für Gymnasium






