Leistungskurs

advanced level course (Abitur)

noun LYS-tungs-koors Rare

Usage Note

Leistungskurs is a subject studied at advanced level in the German Abitur Oberstufe, with more hours per week and greater depth than a Grundkurs. Pupils choose two or three Leistungskurse, which carry more weight in the final grade.

Examples

"Sie wählte Mathematik und Biologie als Leistungskurse für das Abitur."

Natural Translation

She chose mathematics and biology as her advanced level courses for the Abitur.

Literal Translation

She chose mathematics and biology as advanced-courses for the Abitur.

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