German NOUN B2 Rank 19382

der Realschulabschluss

Realschule certificate

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Meanings

der Realschulabschluss

Realschule certificate

The school-leaving certificate that one receives in Germany after successfully completing 10th grade at a Realschule. It is also referred to as 'Mittlere Reife' (intermediate school-leaving certificate) and qualifies someone to begin vocational training or attend further schools.

EXAMPLE

Mit einem guten Realschulabschluss hat sie viele Möglichkeiten für ihre berufliche Zukunft.

With a good Realschule certificate, she has many options for her professional future.

Usage tips

Word composition

The word is composed of 'Realschule' (a type of secondary school) and 'Abschluss' (certificate / completion). So it literally refers to the certificate one receives at the end of Realschule.

EXAMPLE

Für diese Ausbildung ist ein Realschulabschluss erforderlich.

A Realschule certificate is required for this training program.

Typical verbs

In connection with 'Realschulabschluss' (Realschule certificate), the verbs 'machen' (to do / complete), 'haben' (to have), 'erwerben' (to obtain), or 'nachholen' (to make up / obtain later) are often used.

EXAMPLE

Er möchte seinen Realschulabschluss an einer Abendschule nachholen.

He wants to obtain his Realschule certificate later at an evening school.

Cultural context

The 'Realschulabschluss' (Realschule certificate) is an important intermediate educational qualification in the German school system. It is the central prerequisite for many qualified vocational training programs in the dual system.

EXAMPLE

Nach dem Realschulabschluss begann sie eine Lehre als Bankkauffrau.

After her Realschule certificate, she began an apprenticeship as a bank clerk.

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