K-B-A | S-B-A Admission procedure

The K-B-A (combined bridging program) and S-B-A (school bridging program) enables youngsters and young adults to expand their skills necessary for successful entry into the workforce or an general education school.

K-B-A and S-B-A currently fully booked!

Current situation and further information

🚫 The transitional programmes K-B-A and S-B-A are currently** completely fully booked!
^{(** as of 4 August 2026, start of the programmes)}

📈 Places may become available again by the autumn holidays as capacity constraints are expected to ease.

⏳ At present, no new online applications are being reviewed. The processing of incoming applications will begin no earlier than 19 October 2026 (after the autumn holidays), provided that places are available. You will be informed promptly afterwards about the current status.

💡 What possibilities are there now?
We recommend the following course of action:

🎓 Check the possibility of participating in the EiB programme "Introduction to the World of Work"

📞 Contact the BIZ – Office for Career Guidance, to receive advice on alternative follow-up solutions.

📧 Contact us by email before the autumn holidays, to find out whether places are available. If places become available again, an online application can then be submitted.

Registration for the transitional programmes is generally also possible after the official deadline has passed. The application can be submitted online. Please include a brief explanation of why the deadline could not be met and please note the following:

^🚫^{The transitional programmes K-B-A and S-B-A are fully booked}^{as of 4 August 2026 (programme start)}

^⏳^{Currently, no new online applications are being reviewed.}^{Incoming applications will be processed no earlier than}^{19 October 2026}^{(after the autumn holidays), provided that places become available. You will be informed promptly afterwards about the status of your application. ⏳ The}^{processing of late applications}^{takes longer.}

^{✅ Admission is}^{only possible if places are available}^. 📋

^{A waiting list is maintained.}^{Consideration is given}^{according to the date of receipt of}^{complete applications}^.

🔄 Entry is possible

until mid-November for S-B-A
until the end of January for K-B-A

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Online-Admission

Admission 2026-27

for the bridging program K-B-A or S-B-A

➡️ Please note:
The following documents must be available in electronic form before starting the application. They must be uploaded to the application at the end of the registration process.

“Passport-style” photo
One PDF file containing all school reports:
• 1st and 2nd year of secondary school, each 1st and 2nd semester
• 3rd year of secondary school, 1st semester
Personal data sheet for school reports (sample)
One PDF file containing all trial‑apprenticeship reports
One PDF file of the Stellwerk test results (and Multicheck, if available)
Non‑CH: Residence permit (passport is not valid! – sample)
Signed PDF file: Teacher’s assessment (form)
“My Video” (20 MB) prepared? (instructions for MyVideo)

➡️ Dates and schedule

Online-Admission

Admission requirements

The prerequisites for entry into the K-B-A / S-B-A are:

• Completion of compulsory schooling

• Willingness to perform

• German language proficiency at B1 level ESP

• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

Conditions
^(German)

Phases of the Admission Process K-B-A / S-B-A
^(German)

Registration instructions
^(German)

Dates and Procedure

Phase I: Sports holidays until early Apri	January 2026	^{1st Information Evening} Join Us for Our First Information Evening 📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 🕒 7:30 p.m. – approx. 8:30 p.m. 📍 Bridging Program (S-B-A), Ziegelmattweg 1, 6300 Zug We’re excited to welcome you in person! Feel free to bring a parent or legal guardian along. No registration required – just drop by!
	February 2026	^{Start of the Admission Process 2026–27 for K-B-A and S-B-A} Online Registration Please prepare the following documents in electronic form; they must be uploaded at the end of the registration process! Please also refer to the registration instructions (German version). Selfie (Smartphone photos allowed) One PDF file with school reports: 1st and 2nd year of secondary school (both semesters) 3rd year of secondary school (first semester) Personal details sheet from the report card (sample) One PDF file with all trial internship reports One PDF file with Stellwerk test results (and Multicheck if available) For non-Swiss citizens: Residence permit (passport is not valid! – sample) Signed PDF file: Teacher’s assessment (form) “My Video” (prepared, max. 20 MB, formats: .mov / .mp4)
	February 2026	^{2nd Information Evening} Join Us for Our Second Information Evening 📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026 🕒 7:30 p.m. – approx. 8:30 p.m. 📍 Bridging Program (S-B-A), Ziegelmattweg 1, 6300 Zug We’re excited to welcome you in person! Feel free to bring a parent or legal guardian along. No registration required – just drop by!
	March 2026	🎥 MyVideo Problems with compression (max. 20 MB): We are happy to help you prepare your video in the correct format. You can still submit the online application! During the online application process, you can schedule an appointment for support. Appointments for MyVideo compression support: Wednesday, 18 March 2026: 1:30–3:30 p.m. Monday, 23 March 2026: 4:00–6:00 p.m. Tuesday, 24 March 2026: 4:00–6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 25 March 2026: 1:30–4:00 p.m. Wednesday, 1 April 2026: 1:30–2:30 p.m. (final appointment) ➡️ Please note! The appointments take place at Ziegelmattweg 1 in Zug: directions ➡️ If you are unable to keep the appointment at short notice due to urgent reasons, please inform us in advance. Phone: 041 594 24 44 or by email at aba@zg.ch
	March 2026	The regular deadline for submitting the application via online registration: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
	April 2026	The regular submission deadline for applications to the Bridging Programs (academic year 2026–27) has passed.
	April 2026	The admission applications for K-B-A / S-B-A are currently being processed. You will hear from us after the spring break and receive an invitation to the onboarding interview.

Applications after the registration deadline	from April 2026	You can still submit your application. However, you will be asked to provide a short explanation of why you were unable to meet the deadline. Please note: Processing your application will take a little longer. Admission to the Bridging Programs is only possible if there are still places available. As soon as your application is complete, we will contact you as soon as possible. 🎥 MyVideo Issues with Compression: We help you get your “MyVideo” into the correct format. To do this, please schedule an appointment by email at register.aba@zg.ch. Once the appointment is scheduled, you can submit the registration even without the video. During the online registration, you will be asked to confirm the scheduled appointment.

Phase II: Spring holidays until June	May – June 2026	Once your admission is confirmed, we will work together with you and your parents or guardians to choose the program that best fits your needs (S-B-A or K-B-A). This ensures that you have the right support and a clear path toward a sustainable future. The process is completed when the learning agreement is signed.

Submission possible before and during the cantonal summer school holidays.	June 29 – July 31, 2026	^{Submission of applications before and during the cantonal summer school holidays} From 29 June to 31 July 2026, you can submit your complete application through the online registration. Please note: ➡️ Applications submitted during this time will only be reviewed from 3 August 2026 onwards. You will hear from us soon after. ➡️ Admission to the Bridging Programs is only possible if there are still places available. 🎥 MyVideo – Compression issues If you are unable to compress your video, please contact us by email at register.aba@zg.ch. In this case, direct online registration is not possible. ➡️ You will receive a response to your request from 3 August 2026.

Phase III: early August	August 2026	Program Start Our K-B-A and S-B-A programs begin at the same time as apprenticeships, during the 5th week of the cantonal school holidays (Canton Zug). This ensures a smooth transition and alignment with the start of vocational training.

MyVideo

In a 3-5 minute film, the young people introduce themselves in standard language (No Swiss German).

A detailed guide provides specific information on the content. The focus should be on the content of the video. Background music, intro, and credits are not desired.

The film can be created from A to Z using a “mobile phone”.

Requirements:

Size: max. 20 MB
Formats: .mp4 / .mov

^{Video Compression Issues Before the Application Deadline (until 31 March 2026)}

You can upload your compressed video (max. 20 MB) during the online application.
If you are unable to compress your video, simply indicate this during registration. Choose an appointment online and visit us at Ziegelmattweg 1, Zug (S‑B‑A). We will support you in preparing your “MyVideo” in the correct format.

Important: You may submit your application without the video. However, it will not be considered complete and will only be processed after the video has been delivered.

Final official support date for “MyVideo” compression:
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 13:30–14:30
Location: Ziegelmattweg 1, Zug

^{Video Compression Issues After the Application Deadline (from 1 April 2026)}

If you need assistance after the deadline, we are still here to help.
Please book an appointment via email: register.aba@zg.ch

Once your appointment is confirmed, you may submit your application without the video.
During the online application, you will be asked to confirm your booked appointment.

detailed guide "MyVideo"

Further Information

You can find more important information on the homepage of the bridge programs and in the FAQ.

Information on the costs and contributions of the S-B-A | K-B-A.

Homepage bridging programs

FAQ K-B-A / S-B-A

Advance Information

on the Admission Process for K-B-A / S-B-A for the 2027-28 Programme Year:
The dates for the information events have been confirmed:

^{1st Information Evening}
📅 Monday, 25 January 2027
🕒 7:30 p.m. – approx. 8:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Programmes K-B-A / S-B-A, Ziegelmattweg 1, 6300 Zug

^{2nd Information Evening}
📅 Thursday, 25 February 2027
🕒 7:30 p.m. – approx. 8:30 p.m.
📍 Bridge Programmes K-B-A / S-B-A, Ziegelmattweg 1, 6300 Zug

^{We look forward to welcoming you in person! Feel free to bring your parents or legal guardians.}^{No registration required – just drop by!}

Kontakt

Amt für Brückenangebote

Kontaktformular

Baarerstrasse 100, Postfach
6301 Zug

You can reach us by phone:

Mon / Tue / Thu
8:00 am – 11:30 am
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Wed / Fri
8:00 am – 11:30 am

Not available by phone on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

Personal appointments on site: by arrangement

+41 41 594 24 44

aba@zg.ch