In Iceland, the ''Stúdentspróf'' () is an educational diploma that counts as a qualification for university matriculation. Students aiming to earn the Stúdentspróf generally take three years, and most students earn their Stúdentspróf at age 19, after 13 years of formal schooling. The grading scale ranges in steps of 0.5 from 0 to 10, with 10 being the highest.
The curricula for the diploma are regulated by the
Ministry of Education
An education ministry is a national or subnational government agency politically responsible for education. Various other names are commonly used to identify such agencies, such as Ministry of Education, Department of Education, and Ministry of Pub ...
; any secondary school can offer the Stúdentspróf as long as it conforms to the ministry's regulations.
See also
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Education in Iceland
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Matriculation examination
A matriculation examination or matriculation exam is a university entrance examination, which is typically held towards the end of secondary school. After passing the examination, a student receives a School leaving qualification, school leaving ce ...
Education in Iceland
Secondary school qualifications
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