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European education

The qualifications and school types that German-speaking families already know, and how an international diploma compares with them — including what Austrian universities actually require.

Abitur

The German university entrance certificate, and how families compare it with the IB Diploma and A Levels.

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Gymnasium

The academically selective school type in German-speaking countries, and the international alternative to it.

3 min read

Matura

The Austrian school-leaving examination, and what it means for a family choosing an international diploma instead.

4 min read

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IGCSE, IB or A Levels: which route fits your child?

The routes from Grade 9 to university side by side: what each qualification involves, how universities read it, and the questions to ask any school.

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