German Pupils’ Performance Plunges to New Low, Study Reveals
16th October 2025
The academic performance of German pupils has fallen sharply, according to a report by Berlin’s Humboldt University.
Of the 48,000 Year 10 pupils (15-16 year olds) tested, 34% failed to meet the minimum standards required for secondary school graduation.
This marks a steep decline compared with previous studies in 2012 and 2018.