General upper secondary education
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General upper secondary education provides extensive all-round education and language skills. Additionally, it develops skills for self-development and further education. After taking the national matriculation examination, it is possible to apply to study in different educational institutions of further education.
Many general upper secondary schools place special emphasis on particular subjects, ...
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Background information
General upper secondary education provides you with the necessary skills for studying at a university or university of applied sciences. At the end of your general upper secondary education, you will complete a matriculation examination that will make you eligible for a place of study at a higher education institution.
You can apply for a study place at the educational institution of your choice. The provider of the education decides whom it will admit to its institution.
The target completion time for a general upper secondary school syllabus is three years. Every syllabus and the studies included in them are measured in credits. The general upper secondary school syllabus for young students consists of 150 credits. The studies included in the syllabus for young students have been designed with full-time study in mind. A separate syllabus is also available to adults who wish to participate in general upper secondary education.