Question 261 · Federal question
A man wants to complete his Abitur at the age of 30 in Germany. Where can he do this? At…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Ein Mann möchte mit 30 Jahren in Deutschland sein Abitur nachholen. Wo kann er das tun? An …
- A einer Hochschule.
- B einem Abendgymnasium. ✓ Correct answer
- C einer Hauptschule.
- D einer Privatuniversität.
Translation
A man wants to complete his Abitur at the age of 30 in Germany. Where can he do this? At ...
- A a university.
- B an evening school. ✓ Correct answer
- C a secondary school.
- D a private university.
Explanation
In Germany, adults can obtain the Abitur through special secondary schools for adult education, such as an evening grammar school. Universities (including private ones) require the Abitur for admission and do not award it. A Hauptschule offers a lower secondary qualification, not the Abitur.
Tips
- Watch for keywords like “Abitur nachholen” and “Erwachsene”; this points to adult-education secondary schools (e.g., evening schools or Kolleg).
- Eliminate options that are tertiary institutions; universities admit students with Abitur, they don’t grant it.
- Recall the school types: Hauptschule (lower track), Realschule (intermediate), Gymnasium/Abendgymnasium/Kolleg (pathways to Abitur).
- Use the logic: if the institution requires Abitur to enter, it cannot be the place to obtain it.
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