Examination Average Marks are awarded on a scale from 0 to 13. The final result includes the marks obtained in the examination as well as the marks awarded by the teacher on completion of the programme. In order to pass, the student must obtain a minimum average of 6.0 both in the year's work and at the examination. The student's work is subject to continuous assessment, and term marks are given twice a year. The student's examination average is important for his or her future possibilities in the education system, as this average is used to screen applicants at most higher education institutions.
Student Counselling All upper secondary institutions have a number of counsellors.
They are appointed locally from among the teachers of the institution and have received special training to function as counsellors. Under certain circumstances, however, students from other countries may receive assistance according to the rules applying to Danish citizens.