International Educational Equivalents

International Educational Equivalents
Many EU Member States require secondary education up
to age 18 so any of the following non-UK qualifications
will meet or exceed the minimum criteria, so long as
they have studied the equivalent to a GCSE in English,
Mathematics and either Physics or Double Science:
Country
Qualification
Grade/level required
GCSE’s
C or above
IGCSE’s
C or above
Scotland
Ordinaries
Level 1-3
Ireland
Leaving Certificate
C or above
Baccalaureate
Level 7-20
International Baccalaurate
Level 7-20
UK
France
Spain
Portugal
Level 6-10
12ano
Level 10 or above
Die allgemeineHochschulreife
Level 1+ - 4+
Die fachgebundeneHochschulreife
Level 1+ - 4+
Die Fachhochschulreife
Level 1+ - 4+
Holland
HAVO (HogerAlgemeenVoorgezetOnderwijs)
Level 6.5 - 10
Greece
Apolytirion of EniaioLykeio
Germany
Diploma di Esame di Stato
Diploma di Maturita with Opzione Classica
Scientifica
Italy
Level 10 or above
Tecnica
Professionale
Magistrale
Switzerland
Maturite
Level 6.5 - 10
If you are from outside of the EU we ask that you acquire a NARIC certificate to
confirm your equivalent grades, this can be done by following this link and applying:
http://ecctis.co.uk/naric/Individuals/How%20to%20Apply.aspx
If necessary, consult the ‘UCAS 2010 Guide’ for further informtation