German word pronounced g (as in 'get')em-nah-zee-um. A higher level of German high school where only the most qualified are accepted. Almost impossible to gain acceptance into German university without first completing gymnasium and doing well. Impossible to become a zahnartzt without first completing gymnasium.
I'd probably be a cashier in Germany based on my grades from the 8th grade. Nice system but apparently what you prefer.
The system is similar in Ireland. I suspect it's similar in your other utopian European countries.
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