Preparation for Acquiring School Qualifications

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate supports courses for non-students who wish to complete a school qualification. Recognized adult education centers (Volkshochschulen) and state organizations for continuing education can receive grants for conducting these preparatory courses. The aim is to enable the acquisition of vocational maturity (Berufsreife), qualified secondary school leaving certificate I (qualifizierter Sekundarabschluss I), university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife), or Abitur (general higher education entrance qualification).

Who is funded?

This funding program by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate is aimed at recognized educational institutions offering courses to prepare for school qualifications. The goal is to enable non-students to acquire general education qualifications, thereby improving their educational and career opportunities. The funding focuses on the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate.

What is funded?

The program supports the implementation of courses that prepare non-students for various school leaving examinations. The funding covers specific personnel costs to ensure the quality and accessibility of these educational offerings.

Type and Extent of Funding

Financial support is provided in the form of a grant, the amount of which is based on specific remuneration rates for part-time teaching. The funding is tied to the actually conducted teaching hours and counseling sessions and is provided within the framework of available budget funds.

Conditions and Requirements

For funding, specific conditions regarding course design, teacher qualifications, premises, and minimum participant numbers must be met. Regulations on financing methods must also be observed.

Application Procedure

The application for funding must be submitted to the competent authority in good time before the start of the course. The procedure includes a preliminary and a final approval, which is tied to the submission of a proof of use.

This funding program is based on a specific administrative regulation of the Ministry of Education, Science, Youth and Culture, which was extended by a later administrative regulation of the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Transformation and Digitalization. It is also embedded in superior laws and budget regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

The amount of the grant is calculated based on the remuneration rates for part-time teaching. The grant per individual hour may not exceed the remuneration rates mentioned therein.

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Transformation and Digitalization

Managed By:

Supervisory and Service Directorate (ADD)

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