Our ECR 2026 preparation courses (Cantonal Reference Tests)

Dates of the next ECR preparation courses

We run 3 courses during the year : one during the February break and two others during the spring holidays.

ECR preparation courses

Here are the exact dates of our preparatory courses for the 2025-2026 school year :
Week 1 :
Monday 16th to Thursday 19th February 2026
Week 2
Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th April 2026
Week 3 :
Monday 13th to Thursday 16th April 2026

Course timetable :

For 8P :

8:55 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Mathematics (i.e. 1 h 50 / day for 4 days)
11:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. - French (i.e. 1 h 50 / day for 4 days)
1:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. - German (i.e. 1 h 50 / day for 4 days)

For 6P :
1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Mathematics (i.e. 1 h 15 / day for 4 days)
2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - French (i.e. 1 hour 15 /day for 4 days)

These ECR (Epreuves Cantonales de Référence) preparation courses are organised at our centre in Pully, near Lausanne, as well as in our new premises in Montreux.
They can also be organised at other locations, on request and for a minimum of 4 students.

Our courses enable pupils to revise specifically with a view to passing the end-of-year ECR in Year 8. They enable them to prepare in the best possible conditions and benefit from valuable advice to develop their skills with confidence.
Our lessons are given in small groups by experienced teachers in a stimulating environment.
We help each of our students to acquire working methods that suit them.
We communicate openly with parents in order to ensure consistent follow-up that respects each student's needs.

Our prices per week for ECR courses :

For 8th year students :

ChF 300/ one subject only (i.e. 7 h 30 of preparation classes)
ChF 570/ two subjects (i.e. 15 hours of preparatory lessons)
ChF 810/ three subjects (i.e. 22 h 30 of preparatory classes)

For 6th year students :

ChF 200/ one subject only (i.e. 5 hours of preparatory classes)
ChF 380/ two subjects (i.e. 10 hours of preparation classes)

You can pre-register using our online form.

I would like to download the pre-registration form
for a Year 8 ECR preparation course during the February break

I would like to download the pre-registration form
for a Year 8 ECR preparation course during the Easter holidays in April

I would like to download the pre-registration form
for a Year 6 ECR preparation course

Please return this form by e-mail, duly completed, dated and signed, to info@culturenetworld.ch.
You will be asked to pay a deposit of 10% of the total amount to confirm your pre-registration. A registration offer will be sent to you shortly afterwards. The remaining amount will be payable before the 1st day of the course.

Access the CNW contact form for more information

General information
on the ECR (Epreuves Cantonales de Référence)

Dates of the next ECR 2026 :

For pupils in Year 4 Harmos (4P) :
- Wednesday 29th April, Thursday 30th April, Monday 4th May and Tuesday 5th May (French)

For pupils in Year 6 Harmos (6P) :
- Wednesday 29th April and Thursday 30th April (French)
- Monday 4th May and Tuesday 5th May (Mathematics)

For pupils in Year 8 Harmos (8P) :
- Tuesday 28th April (ECR French)
- Wednesday 29th April (ECR mathematics)
- Thursday 30th April (ECR German)

What are the ECR?
All pupils in the canton of Vaud must sit the Epreuves Cantonales de Référence, commonly known as the ECR.
These tests are based on the objectives of the Plan d'Etude Romand (PER). They take place every two years :
For pupils in Year 4 Harmos (4P) :
- ECR in French
- ECR in mathematics
The results obtained in these two ECRs are indicative.

For pupils in Year 6 Harmos (6P) :
- ECR in French
- ECR in mathematics
The results obtained in these two ECRs are significant.

For pupils in Year 8 Harmos (8P) :
- ECR in French
- ECR in mathematics
- ECR in German
The results obtained in these last ECRs count for 30% of the annual average and have a significant impact on the pupils' orientation towards the VP (Voie Professionnelle) section.
To ensure that you pass your ECRs with complete confidence, we can help you to ensure that your work is regular throughout the school year. Students can be monitored by specialist tutors.

Apply for regular classes in 4P, 6P and 8P for year-round support
and to prepare for the end-of-year ECR exams

During the spring break, an ECR preparation course can be beneficial. This is also the case for preparatory courses for the 11th year certificate exams.