Ready for the Abitur Challenges After the Easter Break?
Approximately 78,000 children complete their high school exams following the Easter break - Approximately 78,000 students complete their high school diplomas following the Easter holiday.
Approximately 78,000 students - a mix of boys and girls - are gearing up for some serious studying as of the Easter holidays. This is because the written Abitur exams are set to commence in North Rhine-Westphalia on April 29. As per the Ministry of Education's announcement, around 70,000 students from public and private grammar schools, comprehensive schools, vocational training colleges, and Waldorf schools will start their journey then. From May 6, approximately 7,800 students at vocational colleges will take their exams.
Dive into a plethora of subjects, as the central exams can be taken in 40 different subjects at general education schools, and in 47 subjects at vocational colleges. This joint task pool with other states includes German, Mathematics, English, French, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Moreover, exams will now feature listening comprehension tasks in modern foreign languages for the first time.
What is the Abitur?
The Abitur is an essential examination concluding secondary education in Germany's Gymnasium system. It serves as a prerequisite for German university enrollment, as it grants the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (General Higher Education Entrance Qualification).
When Will the Abitur Begin in 2023?
Typically taking place in the spring, start dates for the Abitur vary across schools. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the exams usually occur between late March and early April. For specific dates, consult the school or local educational authority.
What Subjects are Covered in the Abitur?
The Abitur encompasses various subjects based on the student's chosen focus. Common subjects include:
- Language and Literature: German, English, possibly another foreign language.
- Mathematics: Depending on the focus, it may feature advanced mathematics.
- Natural Sciences: Physics, Biology, Chemistry.
- Social Sciences: History, Politics, Economics, or Geography.
- Electives: Students may pick additional subjects according to their interests and academic focus.
Remember that the subjects and their weight in the examination depend on the student's educational path and school policies. For detailed information regarding specific dates and requirements, reach out to the school or local education authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia. Good luck with your Abitur exams!
- In North Rhine-Westphalia, the Westphalia region, the community policy for students taking the Abitur exams requires that vocational training colleges begin their exams from May 6, apart from the 70,000 students from various schools who started on April 29.
- The Abitur, a crucial examination concluding secondary education in Germany, covers a wide range of subjects, including vocational training subjects, as well as 40 different subjects at general education schools and 47 subjects at vocational colleges.
- After successfully completing their vocational training and the Abitur exams, students in Westphalia will be well-equipped to start their university education, gaining the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (General Higher Education Entrance Qualification).
