Almost 11,000 young people in Saarland have obtained their Abitur, intermediate school leaving certificate, or general school leaving certificate
The exams for the lower secondary school certificate (HSA) and the intermediate school-leaving certificate (MBA) at general education schools and the Abitur have been successfully completed – now the results are available. 5,011 young people passed the HSA, 2,991 the MBA, and 2,980 the Abitur.
Minister of Education Christine Streichert-Clivot:
“I sincerely congratulate all graduates. My special thanks go to the dedicated teams at our schools who have accompanied and supported the young people on this journey. With the HSA, MBA, or Abitur, a new chapter of life begins – whether in an apprenticeship, university studies, or starting a career. Given the high demand for skilled workers, many opportunities and prospects are open to our young talents. Guidance and advice are offered, among others, by the Federal Employment Agency, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Chamber of Crafts, and the Labor Chamber. I wish all graduates much success, courage, and all the best for their future path.”
HSA and MBA at public, special, and private schools
5,011 students from grade 9 at comprehensive, special education, and private schools have obtained the secondary school leaving certificate this school year (previous year: 4,761).
This corresponds to 94.6 percent of ninth graders (previous year: 96.6 percent).
2,991 students have obtained a secondary school diploma (previous year: 2,930). This means that 98.3 percent of tenth graders from comprehensive, special needs, and private schools have achieved the secondary school diploma (previous year 99.2 percent).
Abitur Examinations
Of the 2,980 high school graduates who passed the exam, 2,079 obtained their university entrance qualification at the grammar school (previous year: 2,154), 566 at a community school or at the Schengen Lyceum (previous year: 507), 299 in the upper level of the grammar school with vocational specializations at vocational training centers (previous year: 305), and 36 at the Free Waldorf Schools (previous year: 42). 94.6 percent of the candidates passed the Abitur (previous year 94 percent). The average grade for the Abitur year 2026 was 2.43 (previous year 2.39). This year, 86 high school graduates achieved an average grade of 1.0 (previous year: 89).
