The following information is provided courtesy of UK NARIC. UK NARIC, the National Agency managed on behalf of the UK Government, is responsible for providing information and expert opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide. UK NARIC provides the only official source of information on international qualifications and how qualifications and skills from overseas compare to the UK's national qualification framework.
The comparability information supplied by UK NARIC is designed to assist those coming to the UK to work or study when applying for jobs or courses in the UK. The Letter of Comparability or Career Path Report can be presented to employers or institutions as supporting information, together with a CV or application form, as confirmation of the recognition of overseas qualifications in the UK. This will enable potential employers or admitting institutions to make informed decisions about the suitability of the qualification(s) for the job or course for which those coming to the UK are applying.
To find out more, please go to www.naric.org.uk
Basic Education High School Examination / Matriculation
Is considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) / Credit Standard Grade standard (On a subject-for-subject basis, with the exception of English language)
Technical High School Diploma / Trade School Diploma / Agricultural School Diploma
Is considered comparable to VGCSE (grades A*-C) / BTEC First Diploma / SQA Intermediate 2 standard
Technical Institute Diploma (3 years)
Is considered comparable to Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) / BTEC National Diploma standard
Bachelor (Pass) degree
Is considered comparable to Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) standard
Bachelor (Honours) degree
Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard
Bachelor Degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Forestry and Architecture
Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard
Masters Degree
Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard
Master of Research
Is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard