kollegs
Kollegs are a form of educational institution in German-speaking countries that offer a pathway to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (university entrance qualification) for adults or for individuals who have completed vocational training but did not complete a traditional gymnasium education. They emerged as part of educational reforms aimed at expanding access to higher education and providing alternatives to the conventional upper secondary track.
A typical Kollege program lasts about two years and ends with a state examination that awards the
Today the use and status of Kollegs vary by country and region. In many German states, the