The path to the Abitur at Berlin's grammar schools takes 12 years.

After completing year 10, pupils move on to the upper secondary school and attend this for two school years at our grammar school. These 4 semesters are the so-called qualification phase.

Preparation for the upper secondary school - self-assessment sheet grade 10

Upper secondary school offer:     

Pupils enter the two-year qualification phase directly after the end of the 10th school year.
All subjects started in the lower secondary level can be continued in the upper secondary level and are permitted as Abitur examination subjects. The school generally offers the following subjects as advanced courses (if there are enough participants):

    German, English, French, Art, Music
    Geography, Political Science, History
    Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

Basic courses can also be taken in computer science, Latin, Italian and drama.

There are additional extension basic courses in languages, art and physics, and a seminar course is offered in the social sciences.

Please read the relevant sections for information on special aspects such as the Staatliche Europa-Schule Berlin (SESB German-English) or optional courses and much more.

At the end of the gymnasiale Oberstufe, the overall qualification determines the successful completion of the school career.

Under the following points you will find further information on course allocation and the Abitur:

1. Choice of courses in the qualification phase
2. Table of options for the Regelzug from 2011 and later
3. Table of SESB options from 2011 and later
4. Performance assessment in the qualification phase
5. Notes on absences and legal regulations
6. Guide to the gymnasiale Oberstufe and checklist for choosing courses and examination subjects on the Senate website