The Adult Education Centre is the municipality of Bremen's school for second-chance education (ZBW), offering the following courses: Extended Vocational Qualification (ErwBBR), Intermediate School Leaving Certificate (MSA), College School Leaving Certificate, Evening School Leaving Certificate. The adult education centre also coordinates final examinations for pupils at unrecognised alternative schools. In addition, the adult education centre is responsible for conducting final examinations for non-school pupils.
If you are an adult and want to acquire the Extended Vocational Training Entrance Qualification (ErwBBR) and are not in full-time employment, you can apply to a Second Chance School. Find out more here.
If you are an adult and would like to obtain the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) and have at least 24 months of professional experience or substitute periods, you can apply to a Second Chance School. Find out more here.
If you want to acquire the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) as an adult, you can apply to a second-chance school. Find out more here.
If you are an adult and would like to complete the Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA), you can apply to a second-chance school. Find out more here.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 13.04.2026