The Studienkolleg is a public educational institution in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, for students whose secondary school certificate is not recognized as equivalent to the Abitur.
Usually these types of courses are offered: The lessons and tests at the Studienkollegs (except in Dresden and Glauchau) are currently free, but the registered students have to pay semester fees (registration fee, social contribution, semester ticket, etc.).
[2] After two semesters of study the students complete their secondary school education.
In the German language test, students must achieve level C1 of the CEFR.
After passing the Studienkolleg, the students can apply to either the university or technical college of their choice.