Compulsory School Completion Examination Rules Amended (Austria, July 2026)
Federal Law Gazette I No. 76/2026 amended the compulsory school completion examination law together with school organisation and school instruction legislation.
Federal Law Gazette I No. 76/2026 amended the compulsory school completion examination law together with school organisation and school instruction legislation.
What Changed?
The law adjusts examination subject areas and the eligibility conditions for instructors and examiners in preparatory courses.
Old System vs New System
The previous examination subject structure and personnel eligibility rules applied to compulsory school completion preparatory courses and examinations.
The amended statutes support a more uniform eighth-grade completion pathway and revise who may teach and examine in preparatory courses.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Candidates may encounter revised examination subject areas and more consistent completion arrangements.
Parent / Family Impact
No direct parent-specific operational change was identified.
School / Institution Impact
Course providers and examination bodies must align course staffing and examination administration with the amended law.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Instructors and examiners must meet the revised eligibility conditions for preparatory courses and examinations.
Key Dates
- 2026-07-29: Federal Law Gazette I No. 76/2026 published.
What To Do
- Providers and candidates should review the implementing text and any transition guidance before the next examination cycle.
What To Watch Next
Watch for implementing guidance, revised examination documents and commencement details.
Global Context
The law is relevant to comparison of second-chance lower-secondary completion routes.
Source Record
Source type: Law
Source name: Austrian Federal Ministry of Education