In Switzerland, at the end of primary school (or at the beginning of secondary school), pupils are separated (see Indicator C for Fribourg under Primary School) according to their capacities and career-intentions in several (often three) sections for a period of 2–3 years ("Sekundarschule") in either Pre-higher secondary school section, General section, or Basic section (Basic may be called "Realschule" in German or "Classe d'exigence de base" in French). Students who aspire for an academic career enter "Mittelschule" (also named "Gymnasium", or "Kantonsschule", a public school by the canton/state) to be prepared for further studies and the Matura (normally obtained after 12 or 13 years of school usually at the age of 18 or 19). Students intending to pursue a trade or vocation complete three to four additional years before entering Vocational Educations. This so-called "dual system" splitting academic and vocational training has its continuation in the higher education system. While the academic training leads to the matura and free admission to universities, successfully completed vocational education gives access to third level of practical education, the "Höhere Fachschule (Schweiz)".