Have you obtained one of the following?
- South African National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- South African Senior Certificate
- South African N5 or N4 qualifications
- Cambridge International Certificate
- US High School Diploma
- General Educational Development (GED)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- European Baccalaureat (EB)
PLEASE NOTE on NSC
IF YOU HAVE ONLY AN NSC CERTIFICATE INDICATING
YOU MAY STUDY FOR HIGHER CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA OR BACHELOR
DEGREE YOU MUST NOT APPLY FOR EXEMPTION.
IF YOU HAVE AN NSC AND A COMPLETED HIGHER CERTIFICATE OR
DIPLOMA YOU MAY APPLY FOR EXEMPTION
Non-refundable fee:
You agree and understand that this fee is non-refundable. The online
assessment will guide you and indicate the minimum requirements for
exemption. Should you not qualify for an exemption, whatever the reason may
be, the fee will not be refunded. Therefore, you should not apply if you do not
have the minimum requirements or you do not have the correct supporting
documentation in the correct format to support your application.
Are you or were you 23 or older before or during the year you first registered for degrees studies?
Are you a South African and older than 45?
Indicate which type of certificate or diploma you have:
Indicate which type of certificate or diploma you have:
Do you have at the least the following:
- 4-7 pass mark (min 60%)
- 2 Higher Level pass marks towards the International Baccalaureate Certificate
- 3 Standard Level pass marks provided English had been passed
Do you have at the least the following:
- 4 subjects with a minimum grade of E
- 1 of these 4 subjects on higher grade
- The remaining 3 subjects were passed at the same exam
Do you have at the least the following:
- 3 other subjects on N4 level
- 1 of these subjects on N5 level with Higher Grade equivalence:
- Mathematics N5
- Chemistry N5
- Engineering Physics N5
- Computer Principles N5
- Mechanical Drawing and Design N5
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
- Economics N5
- Financial Accounting N5
- Drawing N5
- History of Art N5
Do you have at the least the following:
- 4 O/IGCSE-level subjects with a minimum grade of C
- 1 of these subjects must be either:
- English First Language or
- Second Language at AS/HIGCSE-level.
Do you have at the least the following:
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Do you have at the least the following:
- 3 subjects on Standard level with minimum grade of 4
- 1 subject on Higher level with minimum grade of 4
Do you have at the least the following:
- First language and second language on higher grade on your senior certificate
- 4 subjects on N5 level of which one is:
- Mathematics N5
- Chemistry N5
- Engineering Physics N5
- Computer Principles N5
- Mechanical Drawing and Design N5
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
- Economics N5
- Financial Accounting N5
- Drawing N5
- History of Art N5
Do you have at the least the following:
- A post-school qualification
Indicate what type of post-school qualification you have:
Is the qualification:
- on NQF 5 level
- for a minimum of 120 credits
- Obtained from an accredited institution that is quality assured by the Council on Higher Education (CHE)? Click here for Registers of accredited institutions
Did you obtain this qualification at an accredited institution?
Click here for Registers of accredited institutionsDo you have at the least the following:
- Before May 2015 a SAT score of at least 1600 with sub-minimum of 550 for Critical reading and 500 for Mathematics and 500 for the Writing.
- As from May 2015 a SAT score of at least 1130 with 610 in reading and writing and 530 in Maths (1130 score)
- ACT mean of 22 with a sub-minimum of 22 in English and 21 in Mathematics
- With at least two subject passed on grade 3, 4 or 5 for the ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) examinations of the American College Board
Please email your certificate or diploma for review
Please do not apply online, as you might forfeit your payment. Instead, email your certificate or diploma to applications@usaf.ac.za for further instructions on how to proceed.
Please consult the Regulations for Requirements and the university of your choice for possible bridging/access/foundation programmes.
Please email your certificate or diploma for review
Please do not apply online, as you might forfeit your payment. Instead, email your certificate or diploma to applications@usaf.ac.za for further instructions on how to proceed.
Please consult the Regulations for Requirements and the university of your choice for possible bridging/access/foundation programmes.
Do you have at the least the following:
- A letter of eligibility for admission from an accredited United States university
Do you have at the least the following:
Before May 2015
- Critical reading at a minimum score of 550
- Maths reading at a minimum score of 500
- Writing section reading at a minimum score of 500
From May 2015
- An overall SAT Score of 1130 is required
- with a sub-minimum of 610 for Evidence in Reading and Writing
- and 530 for Mathematics
Do you have at the least the following:
- 2 Higher level and 3 standard level subjects (passed at grade 4 -7)
- Qualify for foreign Conditional exemption
Do you have at the least the following:
- 24 points on your diploma
- Qualify for Foreign Conditional Exemption
Do you have at the least the following:
- 3 subjects on higher level with a minimum grade of A
- 2 subjects on standard level
- English First language
Do you have at the least the following:
- 4-7 pass mark (min 60%)
- 2 Higher Level pass marks towards the International Baccalaureate Certificate
- 3 Standard Level pass marks provided English had been passed
What level did you obtain?
Please note: that you need to have obtained the IGCSE and Advanced Subsidiary level qualifications in two exam sittings (e.g. June 2021 and November 2021 equal one exam sitting. November 2020 and November 2021 or June 2020 and November 2021 are two exam sittings. Please refer to the Government Gazette for the full regulation.)
Do you have at the least the following:
- 2 A-level subjects at minimum grade at least E
- 3 O-level subjects at minimum grade at least C
- English First language
- 1 subject from Group III:
- Third language (if not offered in Group I or II)
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- General / Combined Science
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Physical Science
- Zoology
Do you have a second language?
Do you have at the least the following:
- 4 AS-level subject with a minimum grade D
- 1 IGCSE-O-level subject with a minimum grade C
- English First language
- 1 subject from Group III:
- Third language (if not offered in Group I or II)
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- General / Combined Science
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Physical Science
- Zoology
Do you have a second language?
Do you have at the least the following:
- 4 HIGCSE-level subjects with minimum grade of 3
- 1 IGCSE/O-level subject with minimum grade of C
- English on HIGCSE-level
- 1 subject from Group III or IV or V:
- Third language (if not offered in Group I or II)
- Accounting
- Art and design
- Biology
- Botany
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Design and Technology
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Further Mathematics
- General / Combined Science
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physics
- Physical Science
- Zoology
Do you have a second language?
Do you have at the least the following:
- 5 AS-level subjects with minimum grade of D
- English First language
- 1 of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Economics
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
- History
Do you have a second language?
Do you have at the least the following:
- 4 AS-level subjects at minimum grade of 3
- 1 A/O-level subject at minimum grade of C
- English First or Second language
- 2 subjects from Group III:
- Third language (if not offered in Group I or II)
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- General / Combined Science
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Physical Science
- Zoology
Do you have a second language?
Indicate in which country you obtained your school-leaving certificate:
If none of the above countries are applicable, please contact Universities SA at applications@usaf.ac.za
Indicate in which Australian state you obtained your school-leaving certificate:
Do you have at the very least the following:
- Three A or B and two grade C passes in T courses or ACT Year 12
- or
- Certificate with minimum score of 70 for the ACT/UAI
Do you have at the very least the following:
- Passes in five acceptable PE subjects with grades A or B in three subjects and not less than grade C in the remaining two
- or
- A score of not less than 70 in the five best PE subjects on the SSABA assessment scale
- or
- South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with a minimum score of 70 on the SN/TER/TES
Do you have at the very least the following:
- Passes in five acceptable PE subjects taken at one sitting with Grade B in three subjects and not less than Grade C in the remaining two subjects
- or
- A score of not less than 70 in the five best PE subjects on Senior Secondary Assessment Board of Southern Australia (SSABA)assessment scale
- or
- Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) with a minimum NT ranking score of 70
Do you have at the very least the following:
- 50%+ in the Higher School Certificate in two acceptable 3-unit subjects and two acceptable 2-unit subjects
- or
- Tertiary Entrance Score of at least 350
- or
- Higher School Certificate (HSC) with with ATAR ranking of 60 or above
Do you have at the very least the following:
- Passes in five senior certificate subjects with "high achievement" in three of those subjects and at least "sound achievement" in two others
- or
- Tertiary Entrance Score of at least 900 OP Band Score of between 1 and 8
- or
- Senior Certificate with an OP score of 14
Do you have at the very least the following:
- Passes in five level 3 subjects in the Higher School Certificate with a minimum aggregate of 640
- or
- Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) with a minimum score of 70 for the TAS-TER
Do you have at the very least the following:
- Passes in five acceptable Group I subjects in the Certificate of Education with grades A or B in three subjects and not less than grade C in the remaining two
- or
- Minimum Tertiary Entrance Score of 309
- or
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with minimum of 70 on the ENTER
Do you have at the very least the following:
- Passes in five acceptable year 12 subjects in the Certificate of Secondary Education with 70%+ in three of the subjects and not less than 60%+ in the remaining two
- or
- Minimum Tertiary Entrance Score of 360
- or
- WA Certificate of Education with a minimum score of 70 for the WA
Afghanistan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in five SA HG equivalent subjects for Baccalauria as well as completed first year of Afghan Bachelor's/Licence degree
Notes: Passmark = 50%+ (includes Alaa, Aali and Khoob grades)
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in four SA HG subject equivalents in Baccalauria three of which must have been passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Passmark = 50%+ (includes Alaa, Aali and Khoob grades)
Type of Exemption:
Albania
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in five SA HG equivalent subjects of the Maturity or school-leaving certificate as well as first year of Diploma degree
Notes: Passmark = 6 to 10
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in four SA HG subject equivalents in Maturity/school-leaving certificate, three of which must have been passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Passmark = 6 to 10
Type of Exemption:
Algeria
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Notes: "tres bien" or "bien" rating (14+ points)
Type of Exemption:
Angola
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Ensino Medio/Grade 12 pass mark in five SA HG subject equivalents or alternatively completion of the pre-university examination as well as completion of first year of four year Angolan degree
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in four SA HG subject equivalents provided three subjects had been passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Antigua and Barbuda
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved GCE Advanced Level subjects together with three additional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects including English A (English Language) Successful completion of the one year Preliminary Science programme in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill and Mona Campuses)
Notes: Only Grades I and II of the CXC General Proficiency Level are regarded as passmarks
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in six Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) units, including four pass marks in subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as a pass mark in English A (English Language)
Notes: Pass mark = Grade 1 to 3
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Teachers' College Diploma awarded after three years of full-time studies in an approved Teacher Training institution and issued by the Joint Board for Teacher Education (JBTE) of the School of Education of the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus)
Notes: Transcript required to facilitate verification of subject specific requirements
Armenia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in five Certificate of Complete exemption Secondary Education (Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat) subjects, four of which with SA HG equivalents as well as completion of first year of four year Armenian bachelor's degree programme
Notes: Pass marks = 70%+
Type of Exemption:
Argentina
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Bachillerato with four or more SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of four year Argentinian degree programme
Notes: Pass marks = 50%+ or "bueno", "distinguido" or "sobresaliente"
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in four S A HG subject equivalents in Bachillerato provided three subjects had been passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Pass marks = 50%+ or "bueno", "distinguido" or "sobresaliente"
Type of Exemption:
Azerbaijan
Five passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat O Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii) at grade 11 examination including four subjects with SA HG equivalents as well as completed first year of the four year Bakalavr degree
Type of Exemption:
Austria
- Maturazeugnis
- Reifepru fungzeugnis
- Reifezeugnis
Type of Exemption:
Barbados
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved GCE Advanced Level subjects together with three additional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects including English A (English Language) Successful completion of the one year Preliminary Science programme in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill and Mona Campuses)
Notes: Only Grades I and II of the CXC General Proficiency Level are regarded as passmarks
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in six Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) units, including four pass marks in subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as a pass mark in English A (English Language)
Notes: Pass mark = Grade 1 to 3
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Teachers' College Diploma awarded after three years of full-time studies in an approved Teacher Training institution and issued by the Joint Board for Teacher Education (JBTE) of the School of Education of the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus)
Notes: Transcript required to facilitate verification of subject specific requirements
Bangladesh
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in five approved Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate subjects as well as a pass in first year of two year university degree
Notes: Passmarks = 1st or 2nd division
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four approved HSC/Intermediate Certificate subject passes in subjects equivalent to S A HG subjects provided three subjects were passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Passmarks = 1st or 2nd division
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Notes: 1st or 2nd division
Type of Exemption: Does not qualify for university admission
Bahrain
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in SA HG subject equivalents in Tawjihiyah examination as well as completion of first year of degree studies
Notes: Passmark = A, B or C
Type of Exemption:
Bahamas
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved GCE Advanced Level subjects together with three additional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects including English A (English Language) Successful completion of the one year Preliminary Science programme in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill and Mona Campuses)
Notes: Only Grades I and II of the CXC General Proficiency Level are regarded as passmarks
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in six Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) units, including four pass marks in subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as a pass mark in English A (English Language)
Notes: Pass mark = Grade 1 to 3
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Teachers' College Diploma awarded after three years of full-time studies in an approved Teacher Training institution and issued by the Joint Board for Teacher Education (JBTE) of the School of Education of the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus)
Notes: Transcript required to facilitate verification of subject specific requirements
Republic of Belarus
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in five Certificate of Secondary Education including four pass marks in SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of four year bachelor's degree
Notes: Pass marks = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Belgium
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
- Certificat de Maturite
- Diploma d'Aptitude a l'Enseignement Superieur
- Diploma van secundair onderwijs
- Gehomologeerd getuigschrift van middelbaar onderwijs van de hogere graad, issued by a Belgian athenium, lyceum, college, klein seminarie or vrij instituut
- Getuigschrift van middelbaar onderwijs van de hogere graad, issued by the Belgische Centrale Examencommissie
- Gehomologeerd bekwaamheidsdiploma dat toegang verleent tot het hoger onderwijs, uitgereikt door een inrichting van hoger middelbaar onderwijs, een lager normaalschool of een examencommissie van de Staat
- Diploma van toelatingsexamen aan het examen van kandidaat in die wis- en natuurkundige wetenschappen, van kandidaat landbouwkundig ingenieur en van kandidaat burgerlijk ingenieur
- Gehomologeerd getuigschrift van humaniorastudiën door een inrichting van hoger middelbaar onderwijs of een lager normaalschool uitgereikt voor 31 Julie 1965 of door den centrale examencommissie uitgereikt voor 31 Januarie 1968
- Maturite
Type of Exemption:
Benin
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in French and four SA HG subject equivalents in Baccalaureat examination with passmark in first year of DUEL, DUES, DUEJG or DUEEG examinations
Notes: Passmark = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Bermuda
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Bermuda School Certificate (BSC) pass marks in four subjects with SA HG equivalents subjects as well as first year of Associate degree.
Notes: Pass marks = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Bolivia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass mark in Bachillerato with Spanish and four SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of four year Licenciado degree
Notes: Pass mark = 5 to 7 or "bueno", "muy bueno" or "excelente"
Type of Exemption:
Bulgaria
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Matura (Svidetelstvo za Zrelost)
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
- Diploma of Complete exemption Secondary Education
- Is considered comparable to GCE Advance Subsidiary (AS) Level / Scottish Higher Standard
- Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C, with the exception of English language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE Studied in the UK.
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Burkina
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in French and four SA HG subject equivalents in Baccalaureat examination with passmark in first year of DUEL, DUES, DUEJG or DUEEG examinations
Notes: Passmark = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Burundi
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in five Diplome de Humanités Complete exemptions SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of the two year Candidature 60%+ in four Diplôme des Humanités Complètes SA HG subject equivalents at least three of which must have been passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Passmark = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
Brazil
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass mark* in Certificado de Conclusao de 2.Grau as well as first year of four year Brazilian degree or
Vestibular/ENEM/PAS as well as first year of four year Brazilian degree
*Passmark = 50%+ or symbol 1 to 5
Notes: Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio
(Also Known as: Certificado de Ensino Médio, Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau) The Title "Certificado de
Ensino Médio" may be used on certificates issued by some institutions. Older qualifications may have the title
"Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau"
Is considered comparable to GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/ Scottish Higher standard
For every subject passed with the exception of English Language.English is studied as a second language and is
not comparable to English Language GCSE Studied in the UK.
Type of Exemption:
Brunei
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Advanced Level General Certificate of Education Subjects (Symbol A toE) as well as three approved Ordinary Level subjects that include English, a second language and satisfy the grouping requirements (Symbol A, B or C)
Notes: Matriculation. Is considered comparable to the overall GCE Advance level/ Scottish Advance Higher standard
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)Cameroon
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Cameroon Advanced Level General Certificate of Education subjects as well as three approved Cameroon Ordinary Level General Certificate of Education credits that include English, a second language and satisfy the grouping requirements
Notes:
A Level credits = A to E
O Level credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved subject credits that include English but do not satisfy the Group II grouping requirements
Notes:
A Level credits = A to E
O Level credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Cameroon Advanced Level General Certificate of Education subjects as well as three approved Cameroon Ordinary Level General Certificate of Education credits that include English that do not satisfy the grouping requirements
Notes:
A Level credits = A to E
O Level credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
4th Qualification
Qualification: Four recognized Cameroon Ordinary Level General Certificate of Education credits that include English and three
of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Passes in four recognized Baccalaureat subjects with SA HG subject equivalents, three of which must have been
achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
5th Qualification
Qualification: Five Baccalaureat symbol 12+ subject passes including four subjects with SA HG subject equivalents
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Foreign exemption
(Reg 28)Cote d'Ivoire
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmark in French and four SA HG subject equivalents of the Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré/Baccalaureat as well as first year of the DUEL, DUES, DEG or DEJG (see Congo for abbreviations)
Notes: Passmark = "bien" or "tres bien"
Type of Exemption:
Central Africa Republic
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in five Baccalaureat subjects, four of which must have SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of the university's DEUG/DEUJ/DEEG/DEES/DUEL examinations
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Costa Rica
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmark in five Bachillerato subject equivalents to S A HG subjects and completion of first year of four year Bachiller degree programme at a recognised Costa Rican university
Notes: Bachiller en Ensenanza Media en Ciencias Lettres y Arte passmark = 65%+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four approved Bachillerato subject equivalents to SA HG subjects provided three had been passed at the same examination sitting
Notes: Bachiller en Ensenanza Media en Ciencias Lettres y Arte passmark = 65%+
Type of Exemption:
Congo (Brazaville)
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in five SA HG subject equivalents for the Baccalaureate as well as completion of the first year of the Diplome Universitaire d'Etudes Litteraires (DUEL), Diplome Universitaire d'Etudes Scientifiques (DUES), Diplome Universitaire Technologie (DUT) and Licence d'Enseignement/ Licence de Recherche
Notes: Pass mark = "bien" or "tres bien"
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass mark in four approved subjects of the Baccalaureate, provided three subjects had been passed at one examination sitting.
Notes: Pass mark = "bien" or "tres bien"
Type of Exemption:
Congo DRC
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Diplome d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaire du Cycle Long subjects including four SA HG subject as well as completion of first year of four year university degree
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in four recognized Diplome d'Etat d'Etude Secondaire du Cycle Long subjects with SA HG subject equivalents, three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Columbia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Passes in five SA HG subject equivalents of the Bachillerato/Diploma de Bachiller and completion of first year of four year Licenciado
Notes:
Bachillerato passmark = 3+ if on 5 point scale or 5+ if on 10 point scale
Type of Exemption:
China (People's Republic)
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
July 1990 to July 1998: Five pass marks in SA Higher Grade subject equivalents in the senior high school
diploma and a minimum score of 365 in the national Chinese University Entrance Examination
OR
As from 1999: Five pass marks in SA Higher Grade subject equivalents in the senior high school diploma and a minimum score of 550 in the national Chinese University Entrance Examination
OR
As from 2003: Five pass marks in SA Higher Grade subject equivalents in the senior high school diploma and evidence of eligibility for admission to degree studies at a Committee of University Principals approved Chinese university with degree awarding powers
** SEE NOTES BELOW
Notes: **Subject pass = 60%+
Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate
Is considered comparable to GCE Advance Subsidiary (AS) Level/ Scottish Higher standard
Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C, with the exception of English
language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE
Studied in the UK.
Type of Exemption:
Chile
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Documentary evidence that candidate completed the Chilean university admissions examination or that he or she had
been admitted to an approved Chilean university
OR
Pass marks in five Licencia de Educacion Media subjects as well as a 450+ score for the Prueba de Aptitud Academica examination.
Notes: Subject pass = 5+
Type of Exemption:
Chad
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in five Baccalaureat subjects, four of which must have SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of DULMO/DUS/DUSJEG examinations or Licence
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Czech Republic & Czechoslovakia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Matura/Maturita/Maturitni zkouska
Type of Exemption:
Cyprus
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Minimum average mark of 12+ on the 20 point scale for the Apolytirion/ Apodeiktikon
OR
Minimum average mark of 6+ on the 10 point scale or minimum average of 3+ on the 5 point scale for the Lise Bitirme Diplomasi
Type of Exemption:
Cuba
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in SA HG subject equivalents for the Pre University Course as well as completion of the first year of the Licenciado
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Croatia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Maturatna Svjedodzba/Svedodzba o Maturi (Matriculation Certificate)
OR
Matura/Secondary School-leaving Diploma
OR
Medunarodna matura
Type of Exemption:
Egypt
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in five SA HG subject equivalents in the Thanaweya A'ama or A, B or C symbols in the IGCSE examination as well as completion of first year of the four year Egyptian university degree
Notes: Passmark of 60%+ required for Thanaweya A'ama examination or symbols A, B or C for IGCSE examination
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four subject passmarks in SA HG subject equivalents at any of the above examinations, three of which must have been passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Passmark of 60%+ required for Thanaweya A'ama examination or symbols A, B or C for IGCSE examination
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Secondary Education Certificate of AL-Azhar
Is considered comparable to GCSE (grade A*-C)/Credit Standard Grade standard
For every subject passed, with the exception of English Language. English is studied as a second language and is
not considered comparable to English language GCSE studied in the UK
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Ecuador
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in five SA HG subject equivalents for Bachillerato as well as completion of first year of four year Licenciado
Notes: Average for Bachillerato = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Dominican Republic
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Bachillerato subjects including four with SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of Licenciado
Notes: Subject pass = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
Dominica
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved GCE Advanced Level subjects together with three additional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects including English A (English Language) Successful completion of the one year Preliminary Science programme in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill and Mona Campuses)
Notes: Only Grades I and II of the CXC General Proficiency Level are regarded as passmarks
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in six Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) units, including four pass marks in subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as a pass mark in English A (English Language)
Notes: Pass mark = Grade 1 to 3
Type of Exemption:
Foreign exemption
(Reg 28)3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Teachers' College Diploma awarded after three years of full-time studies in an approved Teacher Training institution and issued by the Joint Board for Teacher Education (JBTE) of the School of Education of the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus)
Notes: Transcript required to facilitate verification of subject specific requirements
Djibouti
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Baccalaureat de l'Enseignment Secondaire
Type of Exemption:
Denmark
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Bevis for Studentereksamen
Hojere Forberedelseseksamen
Type of Exemption:
Ethiopia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Up to 2003: Five pass marks in SA HG subject equivalents for the Ethiopian School-Leaving Certificate as well as completion of first year of four year Ethiopian university degree programme year Ethiopian university degree programme
Notes: O Level credits = A to C (up to 2003)
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: As from 2003: Successful completion of the Higher Education Entrance Examination with 60% subject pass at grade 12 level in specialised or core level courses with SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of the first year of four Ethiopian degree programme
Notes: Subject pass = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
Foreign exemption
(Reg 28)3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Up to 2003: Four ESLC credits including English and three of which had been passed at the same examination sitting
Notes: ESLC credits = A to C (up to 2003)
Type of Exemption:
Estonia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks (3+) in five Gümnaasiumi löputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) subjects including four SA HG Subject equivalents.
Notes: Subject pass = 3+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Gümnaasiumi Löputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State
Examination Certificate)
Is considered comparable to GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/ Scottish Higher Standard
Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C, with the exception of English
language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE
Studied in the UK.
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Eritrea
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in five SA HG subject equivalents for Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination or Ethiopian School-Leaving Certificate as well as completion of first year of four year Bachelor's degree
Notes: Passmark = A, B or C
Type of Exemption:
Faeroe Islands
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Studentsprógv
Type of Exemption:
Fiji
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four Grade B passmarks and at least one Grade C passmark in Fiji Seventh Form Examination
Type of Exemption:
Finland
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Studentexamensbetyg
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus
Type of Exemption:
France, Monaco and Overseas French Territories
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Baccalaureat en Droit, Second Part
OR
Baccalaureat es Lettres
OR
Baccalaureate es Sciences
OR
Baccalaureat General
OR
Baccalaureat Technologique (BTn)
OR
Baccalaureat d'Enseignement du Second Degre
OR
Diplome de Bacheller de l'Enseignement du Second Degre
OR
Option Internationale du Baccalaureate (OIB)
Notes:
Baccalaureat avec Option Internationale Is considered comparable to GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/Scottish Advanced Higher Standard
Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C, where a grade of 10 or above has been obtained with the exception of English language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE Studied in the UK.
This is with the exception of Language-Literature studies as part of the British or American Potion of the Baccalaureat avec Option Internationale, which is considered at least comparable to English language GCSE grades A*-C.
Type of Exemption:
Gabon
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes for the Baccalaureat including four subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of the DUEL, DUES, DEUJ, DUEE or DEUG
Notes: Subject pass = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in four recognized Baccalaureat subjects with SA HG subject equivalents, three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes: Subject pass = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
Gambia
1st QUALIFICATION (Pre-2006): Senior School Certificate (SSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
1st QUALIFICATION (Post-2006): West African Senior Secondary Certification Examination (WASSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6 or (A1 to C6)
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved West African Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved West African Ordinary Level
subject credits that do not satisfy the Group II requirement of paragraph 13
OR
Five approved subject credits in West African Examinations Council Senior Certificate Examination (WAEC SSCE)
subjects including English and three SA HG subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year
bachelor's degree programme from a West African university
OR
Five approved subject credits in National Examination Council (NECO) subjects including English and three SA HG
subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year bachelor's degree programme from a West African
university
OR
Five approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English Language as well as completion of the three year
polytechnic diploma
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English and three of which must have been obtained in one examination sitting
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
Ghana
1st QUALIFICATION (Pre-2006): Senior School Certificate (SSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
1st QUALIFICATION (Post-2006): West African Senior Secondary Certification Examination (WASSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6 or (A1 to C6)
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved West African Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved West African Ordinary Level
subject credits that do not satisfy the Group II requirement of paragraph 13
OR
Five approved subject credits in West African Examinations Council Senior Certificate Examination (WAEC SSCE)
subjects including English and three SA HG subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year
bachelor's degree programme from a West African university
OR
Five approved subject credits in National Examination Council (NECO) subjects including English and three SA HG
subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year bachelor's degree programme from a West African
university
OR
Five approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English Language as well as completion of the three year
polytechnic diploma
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English and three of which must have been obtained in one examination sitting
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
Germany
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Abiturium at a Gymnasium or Oberrealschule
Maturitätszeugnis
Reifezeugnis
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife
Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife
Notes: Schooling in some states taken over thirteen years whereas schooling in others are taken over twelve years. The two systems still co-exist and both are accepted
Type of Exemption:
Georgia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five Unified National University Entrance Examination pass marks including four subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of four year bachelor's degree Subject pass = 50%+
Notes:
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Is considered comparable to GCSE (Grade A* - C)/ Credit Standard Grade standard
For every subject passed, with the exception of English Language. English is studied as a second language and is
not considered comparable to English language GCSE studied in the UK
Type of Exemption:
Honduras
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in five SA HG subject equivalents for Bachillerato as well as first year of four year Licenciado
Notes: Passmark = "bueno", "muy bueno" or "sobresaliente"/grades 3, 4 or 5
Type of Exemption:
Haiti
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in French and four SA HG subject equivalents for Baccalauréat II (Philosophie) as well as first year of Diplôme d'Etudes Superieur
Notes: Passmark = 50%
Type of Exemption:
Guinea-Bissau
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in French and four SA HG subject equivalents for Baccalauréat II (Philosophie) as well as first year of Diplôme d'Etudes Superieur
Notes: Passmark = 50%
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Certidao-11a Classe do Ensino Secundario (Year 11 School Completion Certificate)
Is considered comparable to GCSE (grade A*-C)/Credit Standard Grade standard
English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE studied in the UK
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Guyana
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved GCE Advanced Level subjects together with three additional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects including English A (English Language) Successful completion of the one year Preliminary Science programme in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill and Mona Campuses)
Notes: Only Grades I and II of the CXC General Proficiency Level are regarded as passmarks
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in six Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) units, including four pass marks in subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as a pass mark in English A (English Language)
Notes: Pass mark = Grade 1 to 3
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Teachers' College Diploma awarded after three years of full-time studies in an approved Teacher Training institution and issued by the Joint Board for Teacher Education (JBTE) of the School of Education of the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus)
Notes: Transcript required to facilitate verification of subject specific requirements
4th QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (From 1998)
- Is considered comparable to GCSE (grade A*-C)/Credit Standard Grade standard
- Is considered comparable to GCSE (grade D-G)/Credit Standard Grade standard
When studied for the following grade(s)
- 4 at general Proficiency
- 5 at general proficiency
- 6 at general proficiency
- Subjects passed with grades One (I) to Three (III) at General Proficiency are considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C)/ Credit Standard Grade standard. Grades Four (IV) to Six (VI) are considered comparable to GCSE (Grades D-G)/General Standard Grade standard.
- Subjects passed with grades One (I) to Three (III) at Technical Proficiency are considered comparable to VGCSE (grades A*-C)/ BTEC First Diploma/SQA Intermediate 2 standard. Grades Four (IV) to Six (VI) are considered comparable to VGCSE (Grades D-G) standard/ SQA Intermediate 1 standard
Notes: As on UK NARIC
Guatemala
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in five SA HG subject equivalents for Bachillerato as well as first year of four year Licenciado
Notes: 50%+ average required
Type of Exemption:
Greece
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Apolytirion of Lykeio in five subjects, four of which must be passed in SA HG subject equivalents
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Gibraltar
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved GCSE Level subject credits that include English, satisfy the second language and other grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include four AS Level subject credits in subjects selected from Group I, Group II and two of Groups III, IV or V in terms of par 14
Notes:
AS Level subject credits = A to D
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 14)3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved A Level subject credits and three approved GCSE Level subject credits that in combination do not
satisfy the Group II grouping requirements
OR
Credits in English Language at AS Level as well as three credits in AS Level subjects with SA HG subject
equivalents and one approved GCSE Level subject credit that in combination satisfy all the grouping requirements
of par 13 except the Group II requirements.
OR
Credits in four AS Level subjects with SA HG subject equivalents and a credit in English Language at GCSE Level
or First Language English at IGCSE Level that in combination satisfy all the grouping requirements of par 14
except the Group II requirements.
OR
Pass marks in four Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) subjects as well as a GCSE credit in
English Language
OR
A BTEC National Diploma as well as a GCSE credit in English Language
OR
General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ's) and BTEC Higher National Diploma
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
AS Level subject credits = A to D
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
4th Qualification
Qualification:
Four approved GCSE credits including English Language and three of which must have been obtained in one
examination sitting
OR
Four approved A/AS/GCSE Level credits including at least one A/AS credit provided three of these credits were
achieved in one examination sitting
Type of Exemption:
Indonesia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passmarks in SA HG subject equivalents in respect of Ijazah SMA/Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Tingkat Atas/STTB SMA examination as well as completion of first year of the Sarjana degree programme
Notes: Passmark = Grades 7 to 10
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in four Ijazah SMA subjects with SA HG subject equivalents provided three had been passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Passmark = Grades 7 to 10
Type of Exemption:
Iceland
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Stúdentspróf (from Gymnasium)
Type of Exemption:
Ireland
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in four approved subjects at the Higher or Honours Level in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Ardteistimeireacht), with English credits on Ordinary Level
Notes: Higher Level pass mark = A to C Ordinary Level credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four recognized Ordinary Level credits that include English and three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes: Higher Level pass mark = A to C Ordinary Level credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Hungary
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Erettsegi
Matura (Gimnazium Erettsegi Kepesito Bizon-yitvany)
Type of Exemption:
Hong Kong
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized Hong Kong Advanced Level (HKALE) and three recognised HKCEE subject credit subject credits in subjects selected in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
HKALE subject credits = A to E
HKCEE subject credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include four Hong Kong Advanced Subsidiary Level (HKASL) subject credits in subjects selected from Group I, Group II and two of Groups III, IV or V in terms of par 14
Notes:
HKASL subject credits = A to D
HKCEE subject credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 14)3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved Hong Kong Advanced Level (HKALE) subjects as well as three approved Hong Kong Certificate of
Education (HKCEE) subject credits (Grade A to C) that do not satisfy the second language requirement
OR
Four Hong Kong Advanced Subsidiary Level (HKASL) subjects (Grade A to D) and one HKCEE subject that meet the
requirements of paragraph 14 to include a pass mark in English but not a Group II second language
Notes:
HKALE subject credits = A to E
HKASL subject credits = A to D
HKCEE subject credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
4th QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four recognized HKCEE credits that include English and three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes: HKCEE subject credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
5th QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Is considered comparable to overall GCE Advanced level/ Scottish Advanced Higher Standard
Where levels 3-5 have been obtained. Level 1 and 2 may be considered at least comparable to GCSE (grades
A*-C)/Credit Standard Grade standard
Notes: As on UKNARIC
India
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
First/Second Division pass marks at Grade 12 level in All India/Delhi Senior School Certificate or Higher
Secondary School Certificate examination in English and three SA HG subject equivalents as well as a First,
Second or Third Division pass mark in a fifth subject
OR
Grade 1, 2 or 3 pass marks in English and three SA HG subject equivalents in the Indian School Certificate (lSCE)
examination as well as one further subject on Grades 1 to 5
OR
60%+ / Grade A1 to B1/ CISCE grade one to four level pass marks in English and three subjects with SA HG
equivalence as well as one other subject in a Standard XII/12 Higher Secondary School examination conducted by
the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) or the Central Board for Secondary School
Examination (CBSE) or any Standard XII/12 examination conducted by a senior secondary examining body as
recognized by the Committee of University Principals
Notes:
Indian School Certificate (Year 12)
Is considered comparable to GCE Advance Subsidiary (AS) level/ Scottish Higher Standard
When awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Every subject passed may be
considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C
Type of Exemption:
Iran
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five 50%+ Subject passes for three year High School Diploma examination including four SA HG Subject equivalents
written as from June 2001 as well as mark of 12 or above in the Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe)
examination
OR
Five 70%+ Subject passes or 14 points average for five Subjects that include four SA HG Subject equivalents for
the four year High School Diploma (Diplom-Metevaseth) examination written until June 2003 or 70%+ pass marks in
or 14 points average for five SA HG subject equivalents for the four year High School Diploma (Diplom-Metevaseth)
examination written until June 2003
OR
Five 50%+ Subject passes including four SA HG Subject equivalents for the four year High School Diploma
(Diplom-Metevaseth) examination written until June 2003 as well as a pass in the Kunkur (National Entrance
Examination)
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in four subjects for High School Diploma examination with SA HG equivalents, three of which must have been passed at one examination sitting. 4
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Iraq
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes (60% +) in the Sixth Form Baccalaureat (Adadiyah) Subjects including four SA HG Subject equivalents as well as completion of the first year of the four year Bachelor's degree
Notes: Passmark = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Certificate of Preparatory Education/ Secondary School Certificate
Is considered comparable to GCE (grades A*-C)l/ Credit Standard Grade standard
For every subject passed, where grades of 50% and above have been obtained, with the exception of English
language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE
studied in the UK
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Israel
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Bagrut with grade 6 in at least seven subjects, two of which should be taken in five units
OR
Matriculation Certificate of the Ministry of Education and Culture Mechina
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
High School Completion Diploma Also known as Te'udat Gemer Tichonit or Te'udat Hagamar Hatichonit
May be referred to as the "Te'udat Gemer Tichonit" or "Te'udat Hagamar Hatichonit"
Every subject passed may be considered comparable to GCSE grades A*-C, with the exception of English Language.
English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English Language GCSE studied in the
UK.
Notes: As on UKNARIC
International
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five full credit passes or four full credit passes and two half credit passes for the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) that satisfy the grouping requirements
Notes: Passmarks = symbols A to D
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 16)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: European Baccalaureate Diploma
Notes: Passmarks = symbols 4 to 7
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two Higher Level pass marks towards the International Baccalaureate Certificate as well as three Standard Level pass marks provided English had been passed
Notes: Passmarks = symbols 4 to 7
Type of Exemption:
4th Qualification
Qualification: Two Higher Level pass marks towards the International Baccalaureate Certificate as well as three Standard Level pass marks provided English had been passed
Notes: Passmarks = symbols 4 to 7
Type of Exemption:
5th Qualification
Qualification: International Baccalaureate Diploma
Notes: At least 24 points required
Type of Exemption:
6th Qualification
Qualification: Leaving certificate of an education department entitling the holder to admission to degree studies at any foreign university approved by the CUP
Notes: At least 24 points required
Type of Exemption:
7th Qualification
Qualification: International Baccalaureate Certificate: Symbols 4 to 7 in four Higher or Standard/Subsidary Level subjects with SA HG equivalents provided three had been passed at the same examination sitting
Notes: At least 24 points required
Type of Exemption:
Pakistan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate subject passes including four SA HG subject equivalents as
well as completion of the first year of two year Pakistani bachelor's degree programme
OR
Five passes in five SA HG subject equivalents in the as well as completion of the first year of two year
Pakistani bachelor's degree programme Higher Secondary School Certificate / Intermediate Pre-Engineering or
Pre-Medical Stream
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Palestine
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) subject passes including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of the four year bachelor's degree programme
Notes: Tawjihi subject pass = 3+
Type of Exemption:
Panama
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Bachillerato subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of Licenciado
Notes: Subject pass = 4+
Type of Exemption:
Papua New Guinea
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in English and four SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of four year Bachelor's degree
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Paraguay
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Prior to 2004: Five grade 3+ Titulo de Bachillerato Humanistico-Scientffico subject passes including four SA HG
subject passes as well as first year of Licenciado
OR
As from 2004: Five grade 7,6+ Titulo de Bachillerato Scientifico passes including four SA HG subject equivalents
Type of Exemption:
Peru
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in five SA HG subject equivalents for the Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa as well as first year of four year Licenciado
Notes: Passmark = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Philippines
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Three years of the four year Phillipine bachelor's degree or complete bachelor's degree
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: High School Diploma
Notes: Below GCSE/O Level standard
Type of Exemption:
Not acceptable for university admission
Poland
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Matura OR
Swiadectwo Dojrzalos
Type of Exemption:
Oman
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: 70%+ in five SA HG subject equivalents for the Thanawiya amma/Secondary School Certificate as well as first year of four year Bachelor's degree
Notes: Numerus clausus problems require high school passmark for admission to first year Bachelor's degree
Type of Exemption:
Norway
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Examen Artium
Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole
Type of Exemption:
Mozambique
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five approved Grade 12 subject passes as well as completion of first year of three year Bacharelato degree at local university
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four recognized Grade 12 subject passes that include English and three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
New Zealand
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Higher School Certificate, New Zealand Bursary A or New Zealand Bursary B with 250 score or above
OR
A minimum of 42 credits at level 3 in NZ NQF including 28 credits from two subjects from the list of SA
designated subjects indicated below with 14 more SA designated subject credits to include English (reading and
writing):
Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design,
Geography, History, Consumer Studies, Information Technology, Languages (Maximum of three), Life Sciences,
Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies and Visual Arts
OR
Level 3 schooling in NZ NQF as well as letter of invitation from a public New Zealand university
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
University Entrance Certificate with New Zealand Bursaries Certificate
Is considered comparable to GCE Advanced level/ Scottish Advanced Higher standard
May be awarded as an A or B Bursary
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Nicaragua
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in five SA HG subject equivalents in the Bachillerato examination as well as the first year of the four year Licenciado
Notes: Passmark = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
Niger
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Baccalaureat / Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre as well as the first year of the DUEL/DUES/DEEG
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Nigeria
1st QUALIFICATION (Pre-2006): Senior School Certificate (SSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
1st QUALIFICATION (Post-2006): West African Senior Secondary Certification Examination (WASSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6 or (A1 to C6)
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved West African Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved West African Ordinary Level
subject credits that do not satisfy the Group II requirement of paragraph 13
OR
Five approved subject credits in West African Examinations Council Senior Certificate Examination (WAEC SSCE)
subjects including English and three SA HG subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year
bachelor's degree programme from a West African university
OR
Five approved subject credits in National Examination Council (NECO) subjects including English and three SA HG
subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year bachelor's degree programme from a West African
university
OR
Five approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English Language as well as completion of the three year
polytechnic diploma
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English and three of which must have been obtained in one examination sitting
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
Morocco
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Notes: "tres bien" or "bien" rating (14+ points)
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Certificate de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Notes: "tres bien" or "bien" rating (14+ points)
Type of Exemption:
Does not qualify for any exemption
Nepal
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Higher Secondary Certificate including four with SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of the first two years of a Nepalese degree
Notes: Subject pass = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
Netherlands
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Akte van bekwaamheid als volledig bevoegd onderwijzer/hoofonderwijzer
Akte van bekwaamheid tot het geven van onderwijs aan een atheneum
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
Einddiploma, Hogere Burgerschool met zesjarige cursus
Final diplomas or certificates from institutions for higher vocational education as approved by the CUP
Final diploma or certificate of the sixth class from a gymnasium, lyceum or atheneum obtained by taking the
school or state examination
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwys (HAVO)
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Middelbaar Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijsdiploma (MAVO)
MULO diploma
Type of Exemption: Does not qualify for university admission
Namibia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in five different subjects including four approved NSSC Higher/HIGCSE Level subjects from Groups I and II and two of Groups I to V in terms of par 15
Notes:
NSSC Higher/HIGCSE Level pass mark = 1 to 3
NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level pass mark = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 15)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Pass marks in five different subjects including four approved NSSC Higher/HIGCSE Level subjects that satisfy
all the requirements of par 15 except for Group II second language
OR
Five approved NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level subject passes including First Language English as well as completion
of first year of Namibian bachelor's degree
OR
Five approved NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level subject passes including First Language English as well as completion
of the three year polytechnic / university diploma
OR
Three year teacher's diploma after completion of five NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level subjects including English as
First or Second Language
Notes:
NSSC Higher/HIGCSE Level pass mark = 1 to 3
NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level pass mark = A to C
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Four approved NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level subject passes including First Language English and of which 3
subjects should have been passed at the same examination sitting
OR
Four approved subjects at NSSC Higher Level/HIGCSE/NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level subject passes including NSSC
Higher Level/HIGCSE and of which 3 subjects should have been passed at the same examination sitting
Notes:
NSSC Higher/HIGCSE Level pass mark = 1 to 3
NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level pass mark = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Myanmar
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Basic Education High School Examination/ Matriculation Examination subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of four year bachelor's degree
Notes: Passmark = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
Mexico
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in five SA HG subject equivalents in Bachillerato examination plus completion of first year of four year Licenciado programme
Notes: Passmark = 6+ symbol
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in four Bachillerato subject equivalents of SA HG subjects provided three had been passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Passmark = 6+ symbol
Type of Exemption:
Mongolia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: University Diploma with duration of three years or more
Type of Exemption:
Foreign exemption w.e.f. date of completion
(Reg 28)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: School-Leaving Certificate
Notes: Below GCSE/O Level
Type of Exemption:
Does not qualify for any exemption
Monaco
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Baccalaureat en Droit, Second Part
OR
Baccalaureat es Lettres
OR
Baccalaureate es Sciences
OR
Baccalaureat General
OR
Baccalaureat Technologique (BTn)
OR
Baccalaureat d'Enseignement du Second Degre
OR
Diplome de Bacheller de l'Enseignement du Second Degre
OR
Option Internationale du Baccalaureate (OIB)
Type of Exemption:
Moldova
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five passes in Diploma de Baccalaureat subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents
OR
Five passes in Attestat de Studii Medii de Cultura Generala subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents as
well as completion of the Foundation Year
Notes: Subject pass = 3+
Type of Exemption:
Malaysia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved GCSE Level subject credits that include English, satisfy the second language and other grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved Advanced Level subjects in respect of the Joint Examination for the Higher School
Certificate/Malaysia and Singapore/ Malaysia Higher School Certificate Examination as well as three approved
Malaysia Certificate of Education/Malaysia High School Certificate subjects that do not satisfy the Group II
grouping requirements
OR
Five Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior Middle Level subject passes (symbol A or B) including four
subjects with SA HG equivalence
OR
Two Principal Level Passes for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) as well as three other SA HG subject
equivalents for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or the Pelajaran Malaysia Vokesyenal (SPMV). Pass marks for
SPM and SPMV =symbol 1 to 6
OR
Grade Point Average of 2,0 for the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate)
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four recognized Ordinary Level/UEC/SPM/SPMV credits that include English and three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes:
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior Middle Level subject passes = A or B
SPM and SPMV passes = symbol 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
Malawi
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Bachelor's degree irrespective of admission requirements
Type of Exemption:
(Reg 17)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five approved Malawi Certificate of Secondary Education (MCSE) subject passes including English Language as
well as completion of first year of four year bachelor's degree
OR
Three year teachers' diploma after completion of five MCSE subjects including English Language
Notes: Passmark = Grades 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Three year teachers' diploma without required Ordinary Level passmarks
Four recognised MCSE subjects including English Language provided three subjects had been passed at one
examination sitting
Type of Exemption:
Mali
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Baccalaureat subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of the Diplome d'ingenieur/Diplom d'institut Superieur pour la Formation et la Recerche Applique/ Diplome de l'Ecole Normal Superieur
Type of Exemption:
Maldives
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved GCSE Level subject credits that include
English, satisfy the second language and other grouping requirements of par 13
OR
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved A Level subject credits and three approved GCSE Level subject credits (symbol A, B or C) that in combination do not satisfy the Group II grouping requirements
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four recognized Ordinary Level credits that include English and three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Type of Exemption:
Lithuania
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Completion of Brandos Atestatas with passes in Lithuanian or Russian as First Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and Biology as well as one additional subject
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Malta
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Combination of two HG subject equivalents at Advanced Matriculation (AM) Level and three further passes in SA HG subject equivalents at Intermediate Examination (IM) or Matriculation ( M) Level
Notes:
AM symbols A to E = passmarks
M symbols 1 to 5 = passmarks
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four M subject passes in SA HG equivalents provided three had been passed at one examination sitting
Notes:
AM symbols A to E = passmarks
M symbols 1 to 5 = passmarks
Type of Exemption:
Mauritania
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Baccalaureat subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of the DEUG
Type of Exemption:
Lebanon
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks (11 +) in five Baccalaureat II (up to 1990) or Baccalaureat General (as from 1991) Subjects including four SA HG Subject equivalents as well as first year of three or four year Licence or bachelor's degree
Notes:
* Average of 11+ for Baccalaureat
Baccalaureat General Also known as Baccalaureat II before 1991
Is considered comparable to GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/Scottish Advanced Higher Standard
Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C, with the exception of English
language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE
Studied in the UK.
** As on UKNARIC
Type of Exemption:
Lesotho
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Bachelor's degree irrespective of admission requirements
Notes: Complete exemption degree
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 17)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five approved Ordinary Level/ECOL pass marks (symbol A, B or C) including English Language as well as
completion of first year of four year bachelor's degree at local university
OR
Five approved Ordinary Level/ECOL subject passes (A, B or C), including English as well as completion of the
three year polytechnic / university diploma
OR
Three year teachers' diploma after completion of five Ordinary Level/ECOL subjects including English Language
Notes: O Level/ECOL subject credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four recognized Ordinary Level/ECOL credits that include English and three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes: O Level/ECOL subject credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Macao
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved GCSE Level subject credits that include English, satisfy the second language and other grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include four AS Level subject credits in subjects selected from Group I, Group II and two of Groups III, IV or V in terms of par 14
Notes:
AS Level subject credits = A to D
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 14)3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved A Level subject credits and three approved GCSE Level subject credits that in combination do not
satisfy the Group II grouping requirements
OR
Credits in English Language at AS Level as well as three credits in AS Level subjects with SA HG subject
equivalents and one approved GCSE Level subject credit that in combination satisfy all the grouping requirements
of par 13 except the Group II requirements.
OR
Credits in four AS Level subjects with SA HG subject equivalents and a credit in English Language at GCSE Level
or First Language English at IGCSE Level that in combination satisfy all the grouping requirements of par 14
except the Group II requirements.
OR
Pass marks in four Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) subjects as well as a GCSE credit in
English Language
OR
A BTEC National Diploma as well as a GCSE credit in English Language
OR
General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ's) and BTEC Higher National Diploma
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
AS Level subject credits = A to D
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Foreign exemption
(Reg 28)4th Qualification
Qualification:
Four approved GCSE credits including English Language and three of which must have been obtained in one
examination sitting
OR
Four approved A/AS/GCSE Level credits including at least one A/AS credit provided three of these credits were
achieved in one examination sitting
Mature age exemption
(Reg 23)Macedonia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Matura/Secondary School-Leaving Diploma
Type of Exemption:
Liberia
1st QUALIFICATION (Pre-2006): Senior School Certificate (SSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
1st QUALIFICATION (Post-2006): West African Senior Secondary Certification Examination (WASSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6 or (A1 to C6)
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved West African Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved West African Ordinary Level
subject credits that do not satisfy the Group II requirement of paragraph 13
OR
Five approved subject credits in West African Examinations Council Senior Certificate Examination (WAEC SSCE)
subjects including English and three SA HG subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year
bachelor's degree programme from a West African university
OR
Five approved subject credits in National Examination Council (NECO) subjects including English and three SA HG
subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year bachelor's degree programme from a West African
university
OR
Five approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English Language as well as completion of the three year
polytechnic diploma
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English and three of which must have been obtained in one examination sitting
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
Mature age exemption
(Reg 23)Madagascar
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmark in French and four SA HG subject equivalents for the Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement du Second Degre as well as first year of Diplome Universitaire d'Etude Litteraires (DUEL) or Diplome Universitaire d'Etude Scientifiques (DUES)
Notes: Passmark = Grade 10+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in four recognised subjects for Baccalaureat de l'Enseignment du Second Degre provided three subjects had been passed at the same examination sitting
Notes: Passmark = Grade 10+
Type of Exemption:
Luxembourg
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires
OR
Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires Techniques
Type of Exemption:
Libya
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in five SA HG subject equivalents for the General Secondary Certificate examination as well as first year of four year Bachelor's degree
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Liechenstein
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Matura certificate (Type B or E)
Notes: Passmark = 4 or 5
Type of Exemption:
Jordan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five 60%+ pass marks in five Tawjihi Subjects including four SA HG Subject equivalents with a 60% aggregate as well as completion of first year of the four year Jordanian university degree programme
Notes: 50%+ required for individual subjects
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in four SA HG subject equivalents in Tawjihi examination provided three had been passed at the same examination sitting 60%+ overall mark required
Notes: 50%+ required for individual subjects
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Certificate of General Secondary Education
Is considered comparable to overall GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/ Scottish Higher Standard
Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C, with the exception of English
language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE
Studied in the UK.
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Kazhakstan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: 50% + pass in Russian First Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and Biology as well as one additional subject in respect of Svidetels' stvo o Srednem Obrazovanii
Notes: Subject pass = 50%
Type of Exemption:
Kenya
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved GCSE Level subject credits that include English, satisfy the second language and other grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
ALevel subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved A Level subject credits and three approved GCSE Level subject credits (symbol A, B or C) that in
combination do not satisfy the Group II grouping requirements
OR
Five or more Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) subject passes including passes in English and three
SA HG subject equivalents
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E or 1 to 6
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
KCSE subject pass required = A or B
Type of Exemption:
Foreign exemption
(Reg 28)3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four recognized Ordinary Level/KCSE credits that include English and three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E or 1 to 6
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
KCSE subject pass required = A or B
Type of Exemption:
Mature age exemption
(Reg 28)Kuwait
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five passes (60%+) in Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama subjects, including four SA HG Subject equivalents as well as first year of the four year bachelor's degree Passmark = 60%+
Notes:
General Secondary Education Certificate Also known as: Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
Is considered comparable to GCE (grades A*-C)/ Credit Standard Grade standard for every subject passed where
grades of 60% and above have been obtained, with the exception of English language. English is studied as a
second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE Studied in the UK
Is considered comparable to GCE (grades D-G/ General Standard Grade standard when studied for the following
grade(s) - Below 60%
**As on UKNARIC
Type of Exemption:
Italy
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Diploma di Maturita/Classica/Scientifica/Technika/Linguistica/ Professionalel Magistrale/Artistica
OR
Licenza di Maturita (all fields of study) Diploma di Esame di Stato Opzione
Classica/Linguista/Scientifica/Technica/Professionale/Magistrale/ Artistica
Type of Exemption:
jamaica
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved GCE Advanced Level subjects together with three additional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects including English A (English Language) Successful completion of the one year Preliminary Science programme in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill and Mona Campuses)
Notes: Only Grades I and II of the CXC General Proficiency Level are regarded as passmarks
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in six Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) units, including four pass marks in subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as a pass mark in English A (English Language)
Notes: Pass mark = Grade 1 to 3
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Teachers' College Diploma awarded after three years of full-time studies in an approved Teacher Training institution and issued by the Joint Board for Teacher Education (JBTE) of the School of Education of the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus)
Notes: Transcript required to facilitate verification of subject specific requirements
Japan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Subject pass marks (3, 4 or 5) including four SA HG Subject equivalents as well as completion of the first year of the four year Japanese university degree
Notes: Passmark = 3, 4 or 5
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in four subjects equivalent to SA HG subjects provided three had been passed at the same examination sitting
Notes: Passmark = 3, 4 or 5
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate.
Is considered comparable to overall GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/ Scottish Higher Standard
Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C, with the exception of English
language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE
Studied in the UK.
Notes: As on UKNARIC
4th Qualification
Qualification:
Special Training School Upper Secondary Certificate
Is considered comparable to GCE (grades A*-C)/Credit Standard Grade standard
Every subject passed where grades of 2 and above have been obtained, with the exception of English language.
English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE Studied in the
UK.
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Latvia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+ or grades 3,4 or 5
Type of Exemption:
Lao People's Democratic Republic
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Baccalaureat subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of five year degree/diploma.
Notes: Subject pass = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
Kyrgyzstan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five Certificate of Complete exemption Secondary Education subject passes including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of the four year bachelor's degree.
Notes: Subject pass = 3, 4 or 5
Type of Exemption:
Puerto Rico
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five approved subject passes in a 20 credit+ High School Graduation Diploma including four SA HG equivalent subject passes as well as first year of the bachelor's degree
Type of Exemption:
Senegal
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five SA HG subject equivalents for Diplome de Bachelor du Second Degre as well as first year of Diplome Universitaire d'Etudes Litteraires (DUEL), Diplome Universitaire d'Etudes Scientifiques (DUES), Diplome Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) or Licence d'enseignement/ Licence de Recerche
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in four SA HG subject equivalents towards Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degro/Baccalaureat
Notes: Passmark = Grade 10+
Type of Exemption:
Scotland
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Certificate of Sixth Year Study
OR
Four Scottish Higher pass marks and one additional Standard Grade pass mark in respect of Scottish Certificate of
Education (SCE)
OR
SQA Higher National Diploma as well as a symbol C in English at Standard Level
Notes: Scottish Higher and SCE pass = A to C
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
our Scottish Higher /Standard/SCE pass marks and one additional Standard Grade pass mark in respect of Scottish
Certificate of Education (SCE) including English or
Four approved NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level subject passes including one Scottish Higher /Standard/SCE subject and
which have been passed at the same examination sitting
OR
Four approved subjects at NSSC Higher Level/HIGCSE/NSSC Ordinary/IGCSE Level subject passes including NSSC
Higher Level/HIGCSE and which have been passed at the same examination sitting
Notes: Scottish Higher and SCE pass = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Saudi Arabia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in SA HG subject equivalents in respect of the Tawjihiyah examination as well as completion of the first year of the four year bachelor's degree programme
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Samoa
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five subject passes in the Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of the three year bachelor's degree
Notes: Subject pass = 1 to 4
Type of Exemption:
Rwanda
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five subject passes ( 60%+) in the Diplome de Fin Etude Secondaires as well as the first year of the Baccalaureat / Diplome de Bachelier
Notes: Subject pass = 60%
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l'Enseignement Secondaire/ Advanced General Certificate of Secondary
Education
Is considered comparable to GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/ Scottish Higher standard
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Russian Federation
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat O Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii) at grade 11 examination including four subjects with SA HG equivalents as well as completed first year of the four year Bakalavr degree
Notes: Subject pass = 4+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Secondary (Complete exemption) General Education Certificate
As of 19 April 2012 it is recommended that students with a Secondary (Complete exemption) General Education certificate of
the Russian Federation be allowed to enter at the first year of study at a South African University provided
that they have passed a the level 4 (good) or 5 (excellent) and can proof acceptable proficiency in the Language
of Instruction.
Romania
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Diploma de Baccalaureat
Matura
Type of Exemption:
Qatar
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: 60%+ in five SA HG subject equivalents for Thanawaya Aam Qatari as well as first year of four year Bachelor's degree
Type of Exemption:
Seychelles
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) subjects as well as three approved Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) subjects that satisfy the grouping requirements
Notes: COHSC passmarks = Grades A to E
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved COHSC subjects as well as three approved COSC subjects that do not satisfy the grouping requirements of regulation 13
Notes: COHSC passmarks = Grades A to E
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five approved COSC subjects as well as completion of Diploma 2 in Education
Four approved COSC subject passmarks including English Language provided three subjects had been passed at one
examination sitting
Notes: COSC passmarks: Grades 1 - 6
Type of Exemption:
Serbia and Montenegro
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Matura or Secondary School Leaving Diploma (as from 1980)
Type of Exemption:
Sri Lanka
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Sri Lankan Advanced Level subjects as well as three approved Sri Lankan Ordinary Level subjects that satisfy the grouping requirements
Notes: Sri Lankan A and O Level pass-marks: symbols A, B and C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Sri Lankan Advanced Level subjects as well as three approved Sri Lankan Ordinary Level subjects
Notes: Sri Lankan A and O Level pass-marks: symbols A, B and C
Type of Exemption:
Spain
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Curso de Orientacion Universitaria (COU) /Titulo de Bachillerato with average mark of 5 **SEE NOTES BELOW
Bachillerato Unificado y Polivalente (BUP)/ Graduando en Educacion Secundaria
Selectividad with average mark of 5
Notes:
Titulo de Bachiller (Current System)
Is considered comparable to overall GCE Advanced level/ Scottish Advanced Higher Standard
Provided an average mark of 6 has been obtained. Awarded under the 1990 LOGSE reform, upon completion of two
years of non-compulsory education following the Education Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO). UKNARIC recommend that
the Libro de Calificaciones (academic transcript) be checked to determine the system under which the award was
obtained.
Type of Exemption:
South Korea
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five passes in Academic High School Diploma (lnmungye Kodßng) subjects as well as completion of first year of
four year bachelor's degree programme
Subject passes = A, B or C/ 60%+
Notes:
High School Diploma
Is considered comparable to GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/ Scottish Higher Standard For every subject passed
with the exception of English Language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable
to English Language GCSE Studied in the UK.
The High School Diploma from Vocational High Schools
Is considered comparable to VCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/BTEC National Certificate/Scottish Higher
standard.
Students of Special Purpose High Schools or those involved in gifted education are chosen for the aptitude in the
area of specialization, Admission is particularly competitive
* As on UKNARIC
Type of Exemption:
Somalia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Secondary School Leaving Certificate Subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as two year Diploma or first year of the four year Laurea degree
Notes: Subject passes = 70%+
Type of Exemption:
Slovenia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Matura/Secondary School-Leaving Diploma/Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Type of Exemption:
Slovakia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Maturitna skuska
OR
Maturita
OR
Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skuske
Type of Exemption:
Singapore
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved GCSE Level subject credits that include English, satisfy the second language and other grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved Advanced Level subjects in respect of the Joint Examination for the Higher School
Certificate/Malaysia and Singapore/ Malaysia Higher School Certificate Examination as well as three approved
Malaysia Certificate of Education/Malaysia High School Certificate subjects that do not satisfy the Group II
grouping requirements
OR
Five Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior Middle Level subject passes (symbol A or B) including four
subjects with SA HG equivalence
OR
Two Principal Level Passes for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) as well as three other SA HG subject
equivalents for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or the Pelajaran Malaysia Vokesyenal (SPMV). Pass marks for
SPM and SPMV =symbol 1 to 6
OR
Grade Point Average of 2,0 for the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate)
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four recognized Ordinary Level/UEC/SPM/SPMV credits that include English and three of which must have been achieved at the same examination sitting
Notes:
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior Middle Level subject passes = A or B
SPM and SPMV passes = symbol 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
Sierra Leone
1st QUALIFICATION (Pre-2006): Senior School Certificate (SSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
1st QUALIFICATION (Post-2006): West African Senior Secondary Certification Examination (WASSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6 or (A1 to C6)
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved West African Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved West African Ordinary Level
subject credits that do not satisfy the Group II requirement of paragraph 13
OR
Five approved subject credits in West African Examinations Council Senior Certificate Examination (WAEC SSCE)
subjects including English and three SA HG subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year
bachelor's degree programme from a West African university
OR
Five approved subject credits in National Examination Council (NECO) subjects including English and three SA HG
subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year bachelor's degree programme from a West African
university
OR
Five approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English Language as well as completion of the three year
polytechnic diploma
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English and three of which must have been obtained in one examination sitting
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
Sudan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Sudan School Certificate (the former Secondary School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate) as well as completion of first year of four year university degree
Notes: Subject pass = 60%+
Type of Exemption:
Suriname
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwys (VWO) Certificate
Type of Exemption:
Thailand
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: 60%+ in five SA HG subject equivalents for the Mathayom Suksa 5 (MS5) (until 1983) or Maw 6 (M6) (since 1984) as well as first year of the four year Bachelor's degree
Type of Exemption:
Tanzania
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved National Form VI Examination/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) credits as well as three approved National Form IV Examination/Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) credits including English that meet the grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
Form VI/ACSE credits = A to E
Form IV/CSE credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved National Form VI Examination/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) credits as well as three approved National Form IV E Examination/Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) credits with English credit but no second language
Notes:
Form VI/ACSE credits = A to E
Form IV/CSE credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Four approved CSE credits including English, three of which must have been obtained in one examination
sitting
OR
Four approved National Form VI Examination/ACSE/CSE credits of which at least one must have been in Form VI
Examination/ACSE and three credits have been achieved in one examination sitting
Notes:
Form VI/ACSE credits = A to E
Form IV/CSE credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Tajikistan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Certificate of Complete exemption Secondary Education subjects including four pass marks in SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of four year Bakalavr degree
Notes: Subject pass = 4+
Type of Exemption:
Taiwan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Senior Secondary School Certificate obtained at a senior high school, senior vocational high school or supplementary senior secondary school accompanied by letter of eligibility for bachelor's degree admission on basis of Universities and Colleges Joint Entrance Examination test results ** SEE ADDITIONAL NOTES BELOW
Notes:
Higher Education
Male first year students are required to complete a period of military service before they enter university;
however, they may choose to defer their service until after they have graduated. Substitute civilian public
service such as a placement in domestic security, the social services, diplomacy and justice administration is
also available
Admission Requirements
Students wishing to enter a university undergraduate programme must sit the General Scholastic Ability Test
(GSAT) which assesses students' ability in Chinese, English, mathematics, natural sciences and social
sciences.
Prior to 2002 students sat the Joint University Entrance Examination (JUEE) which was supervised by the Ministry
of Education and was widely regarded as difficult. The entrance examination was split into five academic
groups
- Arts and Performing Arts
- Agriculture science
- Biology and medicine
- Engineering and science and related subjects
- Humanities, business, law and social sciences and related subjects
Previously, entry to university was based solely on performance in the GSAT/JUEE but now factors such as participation in extra-curricular activities and international competitions are taken into account and these are promoted by schools; however, the GSAT is still considered very important.
Type of Exemption:
Syria
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Shahada al-Thanawiyya al-Amma/Baccalaureat passed with 70% as well as first year of four year bachelor's degree
Notes: Subject pass = 70%
General Secondary Certificate Also known as "Al Shahãda al-Thãnawiyya al-Amma"
Is considered comparable to GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level/ Scottish Higher Standard
Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C, with the exception of English
language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English language GCSE
Studied in the UK
Type of Exemption:
Switzerland
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Federal Maturity Certificate / Maturitätszeugnis
OR
Certificat de Maturité
OR
Baccalauréat (Vaud canton)
OR
Attestato di Maturità (Ticino canton)
OR
Cantonal Maturity Certificate/Eidgenössisch anerkanntes kantonales Maturitätszeugnis
OR
Certificat de Maturità cantonal reconnu par la Confédération / Attestato di Maturità cantonale riconosciuto dalla
Confederazione
Type of Exemption:
Sweden
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Avgångsbetyg
OR
Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola
OR
Studentexamen (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Type of Exemption:
Swaziland
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Bachelor's degree irrespective of admission requirements
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Three year teachers' diploma after passing five Ordinary/IGCSE Level subject credits including English
Language
OR
Five approved Ordinary/IGCSE Level subject credits including English as well as completion of the three year
polytechnic / university diploma
OR
Five approved Ordinary/IGCSE Level subject credits including English Language as well as completion of first year
of four year bachelor's degree of local university
Notes: Ordinary/ IGCSE Level credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Tunisia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Symbol passes in five Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents
Notes: Subject passes = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Trinidad and Tobago
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved GCE Advanced Level subjects together with three additional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects including English A (English Language) Successful completion of the one year Preliminary Science programme in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill and Mona Campuses)
Notes: Only Grades I and II of the CXC General Proficiency Level are regarded as passmark
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in six Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) units, including four pass marks in subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as a pass mark in English A (English Language)
Notes: Pass mark = Grade 1 to 3
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Teachers' College Diploma awarded after three years of full-time studies in an approved Teacher Training institution and issued by the Joint Board for Teacher Education (JBTE) of the School of Education of the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus)
Notes: Transcript required to facilitate verification of subject specific requirements
Togo
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in five Baccalaureat subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of DUEG/DUEL/DUES/DUEJ
Notes: Subject passes = 12+
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Troisieme Degre
Is considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) /Credit Standard Grade standard
For every subject passed, where grades of 10 and above have been obtained, with the exception of English
Language. English is studied as a second language and is not considered comparable to English Language GCSE
Studied in the UK
Notes: As on UKNARIC
Uruguay
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five Bachillerato subject passes including four SA HG subject equivalents in respect of examination
Notes: Subject passes = 4, 5 or 6
Type of Exemption:
United States of America
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
High School Graduation Diploma accompanied by certificate of eligibility for admission to study at any US
university with a valid senior college accreditation issued by any of the following accreditation bodies:
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
- Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC-CIHE)
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA-HLC)
- North West Commission on College and Universities (NWCCU)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC-ACSCU)
OR
High School Graduation Diploma with at least two subjects passed on grade 3, 4 or 5 for the Advanced Placement (AP)
examinations of the American College Board
OR
General Education Diploma (GED) accompanied by letter of admission from an appropriately accredited US university or
alternatively the required SAT score as indicated below
OR
Candidates unable to submit letters of eligibility to study for degree purposes at appropriately accredited US
university must in addition to their high school diplomas/GED submit evidence of one of the following test score
options:
- Prior to March 2005: SAT I score of 1050 with sub minimum of 500 for either the verbal or mathematics scores obtain at one/more sittings;
- As from March 2005: SAT I score of 1600 with a sub-minimum of 550 for Critical Reading and 500 for Mathematics
- SAT II score of 1050 for English and one of Physics or Chemistry with sub minimum of 500 for either the English or one of the Physics, Chemistry, Biology or World History scores obtained at one or more sittings
ACT mean of 22 with a 22 sub-minimum in English and 21 in Mathematics
Type of Exemption:
United Kingdom: England, Wales and Northern Ireland
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved GCSE Level subject credits that include English, satisfy the second language and other grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include four AS Level subject credits in subjects selected from Group I, Group II and two of Groups III, IV or V in terms of par 14
Notes:
AS Level subject credits = A to D
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 14)3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved A Level subject credits and three approved GCSE Level subject credits that in combination do not
satisfy the Group II grouping requirements
OR
Credits in English Language at AS Level as well as three credits in AS Level subjects with SA HG subject
equivalents and one approved GCSE Level subject credit that in combination satisfy all the grouping requirements
of par 13 except the Group II requirements.
OR
Credits in four AS Level subjects with SA HG subject equivalents and a credit in English Language at GCSE Level
or First Language English at IGCSE Level that in combination satisfy all the grouping requirements of par 14
except the Group II requirements.
OR
Pass marks in four Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) subjects as well as a GCSE credit in
English Language
OR
A BTEC National Diploma as well as a GCSE credit in English Language
OR
General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ's) and BTEC Higher National Diploma
Notes:
A Level subject credits = A to E
AS Level subject credits = A to D
GCSE/IGCSE/O Level subject credits = A to C
Type of Exemption:
4th Qualification
Qualification:
Four approved GCSE credits including English Language and three of which must have been obtained in one
examination sitting
OR
Four approved A/AS/GCSE Level credits including at least one A/AS credit provided three of these credits were
achieved in one examination sitting
Type of Exemption:
United Arab Emirates
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in SA HG subject equivalents in respect of the Tawjihiyah examination as well as completion of the first year of the four year bachelor's degree programme
Notes: Passmark = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Ukraine
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five subject passes (4 on 5 point scale, 3- on transitional scale and 8 on 12 point scale) in Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu (Certificate of complete general secondary education) at grade 12 including four SA HG equivalent subjects as well as first year of three year Bakalavr degree
Notes: Passmark = 50%+ or symbol 3, 4 or 5
Type of Exemption:
Uganda
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) subjects as well as three approved Ugandan Certificate of Education (UCE) subjects that satisfy the grouping requirements
Notes: Grades A to E are regarded as UACE passmarks whilst grades 1 to 6 are regarded as UCE passmarks
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved UACE subjects as well as three approved UCE subjects
Notes: Grades A to E are regarded as UACE passmarks whilst grades 1 to 6 are regarded as UCE passmarks
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passmarks in one UACE subject/UCE English Language and three approved UCE subjects, three of which must have been passed at one examination sitting
Notes: Grades A to E are regarded as UACE passmarks whilst grades 1 to 6 are regarded as UCE passmarks/p>
Type of Exemption:
Turkmenistan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education subjects including four pass marks in SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of first year of four year Bakalavr degree
Notes: Subject passes = 4+
Type of Exemption:
Turkey
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five passes in Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) Subjects including four SA HG subject
equivalents
OR
Five passes in Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Finishing Diploma) subjects including four SA HG
subject equivalents
Notes: Subject passes = 3+
Type of Exemption:
Uzbekistan
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education (O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma) subjects including four SA HG equivalent subjects as well as first year of the four year Bakalavr degree
Notes: Subject passes = 70%+
Type of Exemption:
Vanuatu
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five subject passes in the Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of the three year bachelor's degree
Notes: Subject passes = 1 to 4
Type of Exemption:
Zambia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Bachelor's degree irrespective of admission requirements
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 17) as for Botswana2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Five approved subject passes including English Language in respect of Zambian School Certificate as well as
completion of first year of four year university degree
Three year teachers' diploma after passing five Ordinary Level subjects including English Language
Notes: Only symbols 1 to 6 are regarded as passmarks
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Three year teachers' diploma without required Ordinary Level passmarks
Four approved O-Level subject passes including English Language provided three subjects had been passed at one
examination sitting
Type of Exemption:
Yugoslavia
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Matura/Secondary School-Leaving Diploma
Type of Exemption:
Yemen
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: AI Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) obtained with 560+ marks including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of two year university diploma or four year bachelor's degree
Type of Exemption:
West Indies
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Two approved GCE Advanced Level subjects together with three additional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)
subjects including English A (English Language)
Successful completion of the one year Preliminary Science
programme in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences of the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill and Mona
Campuses)
Notes: Only Grades I and II of the CXC General Proficiency Level are regarded as passmarks
Type of Exemption:
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Pass marks in six Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) units, including four pass marks in subjects with SA HG subject equivalents as well as a pass mark in English A (English Language)
Notes: Pass mark = Grade 1 to 3
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Teachers' College Diploma awarded after three years of full-time studies in an approved Teacher Training institution and issued by the Joint Board for Teacher Education (JBTE) of the School of Education of the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus)
Notes: Transcript required to facilitate verification of subject specific requirements
West Africa
1st QUALIFICATION (Pre-2006): Senior School Certificate (SSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
1st QUALIFICATION (Post-2006): West African Senior Secondary Certification Examination (WASSCE)
Qualification: Credits in five different subjects that include two recognized West African Advanced Level subject credits and three recognized West African O Level subject credits in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6 or (A1 to C6)
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two approved West African Advanced Level subject credits as well as three approved West African Ordinary Level
subject credits that do not satisfy the Group II requirement of paragraph 13
OR
Five approved subject credits in West African Examinations Council Senior Certificate Examination (WAEC SSCE)
subjects including English and three SA HG subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year
bachelor's degree programme from a West African university
OR
Five approved subject credits in National Examination Council (NECO) subjects including English and three SA HG
subject equivalents and completion of first of the four year bachelor's degree programme from a West African
university
OR
Five approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English Language as well as completion of the three year
polytechnic diploma
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four approved SSCE/NECO subject credits including English and three of which must have been obtained in one examination sitting
Notes:
West African A Level subject credit = A to E
West African O Level subject credit = 1 to 6
WAEC SSC credit = 1 to 6
NECO credit = 1 to 6
Type of Exemption:
Vietnam
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Secondary School Graduation / National University Entrance Examination subjects including five SA HG subject equivalents as well as first year of the four year bachelor's degree
Notes: Subject passes = 7+
Type of Exemption:
Venezuela
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Bachillerato subjects including four SA HG subject equivalents as well as completion of the first year of Licenciado
Notes: Subject passes = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Zimbabwe
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Recognized credits in five different subjects that include two recognized ZIMSEC/CIE Advanced Level and three recognized ZIMSEC/CIE subject credits selected in accordance with the subject grouping requirements of par 13
Notes:
ZIMSEC/CIE A Level subject credit = A to E
ZIMSEC/CIE O Level subject credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
Complete exemption
(Reg 13)2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Two recognized ZIMSEC/CIE Advanced Level subjects as well as three recognized ZIMSEC/CIE Ordinary Level subject
credits that do not satisfy the second language requirement
OR
Four recognized ZIMSEC/CIE Advanced Subsidiary Level subject credits and one ZIMSEC/CIE s Ordinary Level subject
credit that meet the requirements of paragraph 14 to include a pass mark in English but not a Group II second
language
OR
Three year diploma after completion of five Ordinary Level subject credits including English Language
Notes:
ZIMSEC/CIE A Level subject credit = A to E
ZIMSEC/CIE O Level subject credit = A to C
Type of Exemption:
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Four approved Ordinary Level credits including English and three subjects passed in one examination sitting
Type of Exemption:
Indicate in which state
Alberta
1st QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Passes in five acceptable Grade 12-courses for the General High School Diploma or an Advanced High School Diploma
Notes: Subject pass/credit = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
British Columbia
2nd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma (Grade 12)
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Manitoba
3rd QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five 300 Level credits in at least four subject areas in High School Graduation Diploma
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
New Brunswick
4th QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Grade 12 subjects for the High School Graduation Diploma
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Newfoundland
5th QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five subject passes at 3,000 level in Grade 12 High School Diploma
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Nova Scotia
6th QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five passes in Grade 12 subjects in High School Completion Certificate
Notes: Subject pass = 12+
Type of Exemption:
Ontario
7th QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Diplome d'Etudes Secondaires de 'I Ontario
OR
Honours Graduation Diploma
OR
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
OR
Six subject passes in Ontario Academic Courses (OAC's)
OR
Six Grade 12U or U/C courses, including Grade 12 U English
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Prince Edward Island
8th QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five Grade 12 subject passes in High School Graduation Diploma
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Quebec
9th QUALIFICATION
Qualification:
Diploma d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) after two years of study at a college d'enseignement generale et professionel
(CEGEP)
OR
Diploma of Collegial Studies after two years of study at a college d'enseignement generale et professionel
(CEGEP)
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+
Type of Exemption:
Saskatchewan
10th QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five subject passes of Division IV (Grade 12) standing
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+
Yukon Territory
11th QUALIFICATION
Qualification: Five courses at Grade 12 level in Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma
Notes: Subject pass = 50%+
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