Stúdentspróf
Encyclopedia
The Stúdentspróf (ˈstuːtɛn̥tsˌpʰr̥ouv) is the university
entrance examination in Iceland
, which takes place towards the end of the last term in gymnasium
. Studies leading to the Stúdentspróf generally take three to four years to complete, but in some cases a diploma containing fewer years of study can be regarded as a sufficient equivalent. Most students finish their Stúdentspróf in their 20th year of age, after 14 years of formal schooling.
The curricula for the examination are regulated by the Ministry of Education
. Schools specialising in these curricula are called menntaskólar (grammar schools) but they are also offered by nearly all fjölbrautaskólar (comprehensive schools), and in fact, any secondary school can offer the Stúdentspróf as long as it conforms to the ministry's regulations.
University
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entrance examination in Iceland
Iceland
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, which takes place towards the end of the last term in gymnasium
Gymnasium (school)
A gymnasium is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar schools or sixth form colleges and U.S. college preparatory high schools. The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, meaning a locality for both physical and intellectual...
. Studies leading to the Stúdentspróf generally take three to four years to complete, but in some cases a diploma containing fewer years of study can be regarded as a sufficient equivalent. Most students finish their Stúdentspróf in their 20th year of age, after 14 years of formal schooling.
The curricula for the examination are regulated by the Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (Iceland)
The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture is a cabinet-level ministry divided into three departments: the Department of Education, the Department of Science and the Department of Cultural Affairs. Since 1 February 2009, the minister is Katrín Jakobsdóttir of the Left-Green Movement....
. Schools specialising in these curricula are called menntaskólar (grammar schools) but they are also offered by nearly all fjölbrautaskólar (comprehensive schools), and in fact, any secondary school can offer the Stúdentspróf as long as it conforms to the ministry's regulations.