Germany: Summer holidays begin for 200,000 students, Abitur average 2.3

Summer holidays have officially begun for approximately 201,600 students in the northeastern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The much-anticipated break commenced on Friday following the distribution of report cards.

This year, 4,700 students successfully passed their Abitur, the final secondary school examination qualifying them for university. Preliminary evaluations indicate the average grade achieved was 2.3, a figure that mirrors the results from the past two academic years. Additionally, 5,800 students passed their intermediate school-leaving exams, with a preliminary statewide average grade of 2.5, also consistent with previous years.

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A report card is important, but it does not determine the entire future path.

Among the high achievers, 150 students attained a perfect Abitur score of 1.0. The state's Minister of Education, Simone Oldenburg, emphasized that while report cards are important, they do not solely define a student's future. She encouraged students to look forward positively, highlighting the importance of encouragement.

To support students and parents navigating concerns about their grades, a "report card helpline" is operational. Staffed by experts, the service is available for a week before and after the report card distribution, concluding on July 17. The telephone service, established in 2021, operates daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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What is crucial is that children and young people receive encouragement and can look forward.