Request a retest at school
Request for an additional exam to make up for an insufficient grade in a subject in order to pass to the next grade level.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos bis 50 € Bearbeitungsgebühr
How to proceed
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Submit a request to the school administration
Within the time limit specified in the school regulations following the issuance of report cards.
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Make-up exam during summer break
Oral or written exam in the relevant subject.
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Decision on the transfer
If the student passes, they will be promoted to the next grade level.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Students whose promotion is denied solely because of a single failing grade in a subject where the grade can be remedied.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 60.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Missed the application deadline (usually within a few days of receiving the report card)
- •Documents are incomplete—check the checklist before submitting
Common reasons for rejection
- •Requirements of the school regulations (e.g., number of failing grades) not met
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 14 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to request a retest at school?▼
Free up to a €50 processing fee.
How long does it take to request a retest at school?▼
Typically about 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
- Data quality
- 100 %