Abitur

The Abitur is a German school-leaving qualification that signifies students have completed secondary education and are prepared for university studies. It involves a series of exams covering various subjects, typically taken at the end of the final year of gymnasium (advanced secondary school). Passing the Abitur grants access to higher education and is regarded as a comprehensive assessment of a student’s academic abilities and knowledge across multiple disciplines. It also often includes coursework, projects, and assessments designed to evaluate critical thinking, understanding, and proficiency in core subjects.