General Studies (YTO)

General Studies (YTO) strengthen language skills, mathematical competence and societal understanding. These general studies also support students self-confidence for working life and further studies.

Each online YTO period lasts from four to eight weeks and the courses are completed in full during that time. If you are interested in studying online, discuss and make a study plan with the responsible teacher before registration.

The total scope of General Studies is 35 competence points (osp). They consist of the following areas:

• Communication and interaction competence, 11 osp
• Mathematics and science competence, 6 osp
• Citizenship and working life competence, 9 osp
• Elective studies, 9 osp.

Students have to participate in the first meeting via Teams. You´ll see the subject and date for the first meeting below.

Course Assessment

• Assessment takes place within two weeks after the study period ends.
• A grade is given on a scale of 1–5, or the course may be failed.
• If a course is left incomplete, it must be retaken with another group.

Why should YTO studies be completed on time?

• They support the progress of vocational studies.
• They strengthen preparedness for further studies.
• YTO grades can be used when applying, for example, to universities of applied sciences.
• Incomplete YTO studies may delay graduation later.