Similar in Switzerland. Years 1-6 are for everyone. Then either: - 3 years of Realschule - 3 years of Sekundarschule - 6 years of Gymnasium (where one earns

Similar in Switzerland. Years 1-6 are for everyone. Then either: - 3 years of Realschule - 3 years of Sekundarschule - 6 years of Gymnasium (where one earns the possibility to go to Uni) Though it is quite normal to upgrade from Sek to Gymi 2 years in. The first two options are then followed by an apprenticeship (3-4y) during or after which one can also earn the ability to go to Uni, with some limitations. These limitations can be removed by upgrading that piece of paper, which takes a year. Complicated and I’m sure I forgot a few things. Point is that there are many paths and upgrading is quite possible. Also having a large part of the population trained in a trade Is fantastic.