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International Qualifications

International Qualifications

Grade Equivalences For: ABB

AUSTRALIA

The completion of Year 12 high school and award of Senior Secondary Certificate of Education plus ATAR score of at least 85 is recognised as comparable to ABB.

AUSTRIA

Typically, we recognise a score of 2 from the Matura/ Reifeprufung as comparable to an ABB at A Level.

AZERBAIJAN

Typically we recognise 80% average or GPA 4.0/5 from the first year of a Bakalavr in a relevant subject as comparable to ABB at A Level.

BAHRAIN

We typically require a minimum GPA of 3.0 or 75% in one year of Bachelor Study. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

BRUNEI

Typically we recognise ABB in Brunei-Cambridge A Levels (including specific grades in relevant subjects) as comparable to ABB at A Level. You may be considered for first year entry with the BTV Higher National Diploma on a case by case basis.

BULGARIA

Typically we recognise 5.2 in Diploma za zavarsheno sredno obrazovanie with 5 in two state matura exams as comparable to ABB at A Level.

CHINA

Typically we recognise a 70% - 75% average in one year of Bachelor Degree study at a Tier 1 University and a 75% - 80% average at a Tier 2 University as comparable to ABB at A Level.

You may be considered for first year entry with:

  • A pass from a university foundation programme in China at a recognised institution with at least an 80% average and 80% in relevant subjects.

CROATIA

Typically we recognise a score of 4 in the Svjedodzba o maturi as comparable to ABB at A Level.

CYPRUS

We would typically recognise 18 or 86% in the Cypriot Apolyterion OR 17.5 or 83% in the Cypriot Apolyterion plus A grade in one A Level as comparable to ABB at A Level.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Typically, we recognise a score of 1,2,2,2 in the Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Maturita/Secondary School Leaving Certificate), as comparable to an ABB at A Level.

DENMARK

Typically, we recognise a score of 10, 10, 7, 7 in the Bevis for Hojere Forberedelseeseksamen (HF) as comparable to an ABB at A Level.

EGYPT

Typically we require a minium GPA of 2.8 (70%) in one year Bachelor study in a relevant subject. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

FINLAND

Typically we require a score of 6,5,5,5 in the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen as comparable to ABB at A level.

FRANCE

Typically we recognise 12.5 in Option International du Baccalaureat or 13 in French Baccalaureate as comparable to ABB at A level.

GERMANY

Typically we recognise 2.0 in the Abitur as comparable to ABB at A level. Relevant subjects may be required at Leistungskurse, grade 12 or higher.

GHANA

Typically we recognise ABB in Cambridge A levels (including specific grades in relevant subjects) as comparable to ABB at A level.

GREECE

Typically we recognise average score of 17 in the Greek Apolytirion plus Pan-Hellenic exams as comparable to ABB at A level.

HONG KONG

Typically we recognise grades 5,4,4 from three Senior Secondary subjects (excluding Liberal Studies and Chinese), in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) as comparable to ABB at A level.

Level 3 or above is required in all other subjects.

We also recognise ABB in Hong Kong A Levels as comparable to ABB at A Level. You may be considered for second year entry with a minimum GPA of 3.3 or 75% average or grade B overall in an Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma.

HUNGARY

Typically we recognise 5 subjects in the Erettsegi Bizonyitvany or Matura, 2 of which should be at advanced level and the scores of the 5 should be 5,5,4,4,4, as comparable to ABB at A Level.

INDIA

Typically we recognise a 75% average in Standard XII as comparable to ABB at A level.

This can be awarded by:

  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
  • Various state boards
  • Autonomous schools

    • Actual grades required will vary depending on exam board.

    INDONESIA

    We typically require a minimum GPA of 3.5 or 75% in a D4/D3 Diploma. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

    IRAN

    Typically we recognise 15/20 in the Pre-University Cert or the University entrance exam (Kunkur) as being comparable to ABB at A Level.

    IRAQ

    We typically require an overall minimum average of 60-65% in relevant subjects in one year of Bachelor study. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

    ITALY

    Typically we recognise 81% in Diploma di esame di Stato as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    JAPAN

    We typically require a Vocational degree (Senmonshi) or Associate degree (Jungakushi). This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

    JORDAN

    We typically require a minimum average of 70% or 2.8/4.0 in one year of Bachelor degree study.

    KAZAKHSTAN

    Typically we recognise either:

    • GPA 3.0
    • or grade B
    • or 80% average
    • including grade A or B in relevant modules

    In at least one year of a Bakalavr degree or Specialist Diploma at a recognised Kazakhstan University as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    You may be considered for first year entry with minimum 80% in a Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education.

    KENYA

    Typically we recognise ABB in Cambridge A levels (including specific grades in relevant subjects) as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    KUWAIT

    We typically require either:

    • a minimum GPA of 3.0 from one year of Bachelor study
    • or a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or grade B average in a Technical Diploma from the College of Technological Studies awarded by PAAET

    This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

    LATVIA

    Typically we recognise 8 overall in Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu plus an average of 75% from 4 centralised exams as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    LITHUANIA

    Typically we recognise 8 overall in Brandos Atestatas (BA) plus 75% average in 3 State or School Matura as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    MALAYSIA

    Typically we recognise:

    • AAABBB from 6 academic subjects excluding Chinese, Malay Language, Book Keeping and Commerce in the Unified Examination Certificate as comparable to ABB at A level
    • ABB in STPM/Malaysian Higher School Certificate as comparable to ABB at A level

    You may be considered for first year entry with:

    • GPA 3.0+ in one or two years of Bachelor degree at a public or private university
    • GPA 3.3+ in MARA matriculation from public university

    You may be considered for second year entry with CGPA 3.0+ in a diploma from a private college or polytechnic.

    MALTA

    Typically we recognise AB (advanced level subjects), BBB (intermediate level subjects) in the Advanced Matriculation Certificate Examination as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    MAURITIUS

    Typically we recognise ABB in Cambridge A levels as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    NAMIBIA

    Typically we would recognise ABB in the Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    NETHERLANDS

    Typically we recognise 7.0 overall (with 8,7,7 in relevant subjects) in the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) diploma as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    NIGERIA

    Typically we recognise:

    • overall minimum IDFP average of 60% with IELTS 6.5 in the Global International College International Degree Foundation Programme as comparable to ABB at A level
    • GPA 3.2/4.0 in the National Diploma as comparable to ABB at A level

    NORWAY

    Typically we recognise an overall GPA of 4.0 in the Vitnemal as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    OMAN

    We typically require a minimum:

    • average of 70% or 2.8/4.0 in one year of Bachelor degree study
    • or GPA 3.3/4.0 in a Higher Colleges of Technology Higher Diploma and relevant work experience

    This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

    PAKISTAN

    We typically require:

    • a minimum of 60-65% in a Pass or Ordinary Bachelor degree
    • or a minimum of 80% in a Polytechnic Diploma
    • or a minimum of 70% in a Bachelor degree in Arts, Commerce, Science or Education with Honours

    This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

    POLAND

    Typically we recognise AAB/ABB in the New Matura with 3 extended level subjects in the 75th percentile as comparable to an ABB at A Level.

    PORTUGAL

    Typically we recognise 17 in the Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios or Diploma/Certificado Nivel Secundario de Educacao as comparable to ABB in Alevel. Subject specific grades may be required

    QATAR

    We typically require a minimum GPA of 3.0 in one year of Bachelor degree study. This will be assessed on a case by case basis. ABB at A Level is typically the minimum required for entry to an Undergraduate course.

    ROMANIA

    Typically we recognise 8 in Diploma de Bacalaureatas plus 80% average from 3 written state exams as comparable to ABB at A Level.

    RUSSIA

    Typically we recognise:

    • GPA 4.0 or 80% average with specific grades or percentage in relevant subjects in at least one year of a Bakalavr at a recognised Russian University as comparable to ABB at A level
    • GPA 4.0/5.0 or 80% average in at least one year of a Specialist Diploma in a recognised Russian university as comparable to ABB at A level

      • SAUDI ARABIA

      We typically require:

      • a minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 or 3.0/4.0 or 75%, including 75% in relevant subjects in one year of Bachelor degree study
      • a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0 or 80% or grade B average in an Associate Degree of the College of Technology awarded by TVTC

      This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

      SINGAPORE

      Typically we recognise ABB in H2 level subjects in Singapore-Cambridge A levels/Singapore Integrated Programme Cambridge A levels as comparable to ABB at A Level. This excludes General Paper.

      You may be considered for second year entry with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in a Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant subject from Singapore, Nanyang, Ngee Ann or Temasek Polytechnics.

      SLOVENIA

      Typically we recognise a score of 5,5,4,4,4 in the Maturitetno Spricevalo as comparable to ABB at A Level.

      SOUTH AFRICA

      Typically we recognise a Pass with grades 76666 in five subjects in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) as comparable to ABB at A Level. This excludes Life Orientation.

      SOUTH KOREA

      We typically require a minimum 90% in a Junior Diploma. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

      SPAIN

      Typically we recognise 8.0 average in Titulo de Bachiller as comparable to ABB at A Level.

      TAIWAN

      We typically require:

      • two year Junior College Diploma (and completed Senior High School)
      • or a five year Junior College Diploma (and completed Junior High School)
      • or a minimum 65% average in one or two years of a Bachelor degree at public or private university

      This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

      THAILAND

      We typically require a minimum GPA of 3.0 having completed two years of a 4 years Bachelors. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

      TURKEY

      Typically we recognise an 80% average with 80% or higher in relevant subjects in the Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi as comparable to ABB at A Level. You must have taken this qualification at one of the top fifty approved schools. You may be considered for first year entry with an Onlisans Diplomasi. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

      UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

      We typically require:

      • a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% in one year of Bachelor study
      • a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 in a Diploma from a Higher College of Technology

      This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

      USA

      You will be considered for entry to the university with a minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4 in a High School Graduation Diploma (HSGD) plus a total of three in any combination from the following list:

      • SAT 1 with a minimum score of 600 in both elements or ACT with a minimum score of 26
      • AP test with a score of at least 3
      • SAT Subject Test with a score of at least 600

      The scores listed above are the minimum requirement for entrance to Newcastle University, some competitive programmes require higher scores.

      Each AP and SAT Subject Test counts towards the required three. For example 2x AP tests and 1x ACT is acceptable and 3x SAT Subject Tests is also acceptable. An honors or college level course with a minimum grade of B may be accepted in place of one of the above tests.

      Many of our courses require you to have a particular background in the subject you are applying to study. This is known as pre-requisite knowledge. If required, you must evidence this knowledge via relevant AP tests, SAT Subject Tests, honors or college level classes. For example, to study History BA Honours you must be able to demonstrate that you have pre-requisite knowledge of World History.

      Also considered for entry:

      • Associates Degree with a GPA of 2.8+
      • 1-2 years of US college/university study with a GPA of 2.8+ (Advanced entry may be awarded if sufficient credit has been obtained in relevant subjects)

      Sending us your results:

      • AP and SAT results can be sent to Newcastle via college code 5408
      • ACT results can be sent to Newcastle via college code 7038

        • VIETNAM

        Typically we recognise:

        • overall GPA of 7.0 including specific grades in relevant subjects in 2 years of Bachelor degree study (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc) as comparable to ABB at A level
        • overall GPA of 7.0 in 180 credits of a College diploma or Associate Degree as comparable to ABB at A level

        This will be assessed on a case by case basis.