Final examinations

Both the state examinations and IHK examinations can be taken at the GPB College. The examinations have similar frameworks and are therefore regarded as basically the same.

State examinations are administered by the Senate Department for Education, Science and Research at our school. There are oral, written and practical examinations depending on the training professions or school-leaving qualifications.

The role of the Senate Department for Education, Science and Research is:

• The recognition of the GPB College
• The supervision and implementation of the vocational training programmes
• Ensuring the quality of the training courses
• Being the interface of the examination boards between GPB College and the students

The IHK examinations are administered by the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce and take place in Berlin, but not on our premises. The IHK in Berlin determines both the dates and the locations where the examinations are held.

The tasks of the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce are:

• The examination of the personal and professional suitability of the GPB College and its staff.
• Setting up and conducting examinations
• Ensuring the quality of the training courses

Vocational training students with an extended lower secondary school leaving certificate can have their intermediate school leaving certificate recognised after completing an IHK training course.

The requirements for this are:

• Extended lower secondary school leaving certificate with at least a grade 4 in English
• At least an average of 3.0 without sports at a state vocational school/OSZ or state-recognised vocational school
• IHK certificate

The approval procedure is conducted by the Senate Department for Education, Science and Research. The above-mentioned requirements and all original documents are needed.