der Schulabschluss
Translation
school leaving certificate, graduation, diploma
Examples
Er hat einen guten Schulabschluss.
He has a good school leaving certificate.
Nach dem Schulabschluss möchte sie studieren.
After graduating from school, she wants to study.
Mit diesem Schulabschluss kann man eine Ausbildung beginnen.
With this school leaving certificate, you can start an apprenticeship.
Grammar Patterns
to get/have a school leaving certificate Er hat einen guten Schulabschluss gemacht.
Similar Words
Zeugnis (certificate), Diplom (diploma), Abitur (German university entrance qualification)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schule' (school) and 'Abschluss' (conclusion, completion).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'conclusion' or 'closing off' (Abschluss) of your 'school' (Schule) time.