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  • Qualification: Intermediate secondary school leaving certificate
  • Qualification type: Intermediate secondary school leaving certificate
  • DQR-/EQF-level:
    3

What kind of qualification type is it?

This qualification is a general education school leaving certificate obtained on completion of grade 10 at a secondary school (Realschule) or, under certain circumstances, at other lower secondary level school types. It can also be obtained at a later stage during vocational training at upper secondary level. In some Länder called Realschulabschluss. This type of school usually comprising grades 5-10 provides pupils with a more extensive general education and the opportunity to go on to courses of education at upper secondary level that lead to vocational or higher education entrance qualifications.

Which competent authority issues the qualification certificate?

Public or state recognised school