The exams for the Secondary General School Certificate (HSA) and the Intermediate School Leaving Certificate (MBA) at general education schools as well as the Abitur have been successfully completed – the results are now available. 5,011 young people achieved the HSA, 2,991 the MBA, and 2,980 the Abitur.
Minister of Education Christine Streichert-Clivot: “I wholeheartedly congratulate all graduates. My special thanks go to the dedicated teams at our schools who have accompanied and supported the young people on this path. With the HSA, MBA, or Abitur, a new chapter in life now begins – whether in vocational training, 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 Chamber of Labor. I wish all graduates much success, courage, and all the best on their further journey.”
HSA and MBA at community, special needs, and private schools
5,011 students from grade 9 at comprehensive, special needs, and private schools have achieved the secondary general school certificate this school year (previous year: 4,761). This corresponds to 94.6 percent of the ninth graders (previous year: 96.6 percent).
2,991 students have obtained an intermediate school leaving certificate (previous year: 2,930). Thus, 98.3 percent of tenth graders from comprehensive, special and private schools have achieved the MBA (previous year 99.2 percent).
Abitur Exams
Of the 2,980 high school graduates who passed the exam, 2,079 obtained their university entrance qualification at a grammar school (previous year: 2,154), 566 at a comprehensive school or at the Schengen Lyceum (previous year: 507), 299 in the upper secondary level with career-oriented 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 graduates achieved an average grade of 1.0 (previous year: 89).
