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So I'm applying for a job on line and it asks if I have a high school diploma (US) and I'm wondering whats the U.K's cc I looked on google and it first said its the same as GCSE's then A levels then it said there is no UK equivalent so I am really confused. Can someone help me?

A levels.

Thanks.

There is no direct equivalence.

http://www.usethekey.org.uk/curriculum-and-learning/assessment/examinations-qualifications/high-school-diploma-gsce-grade-equivalence/print

Kilkrazy wrote:There is no direct equivalence.

http://www.usethekey.org.uk/curriculum-and-learning/assessment/examinations-qualifications/high-school-diploma-gsce-grade-equivalence/print

Okay, so theres no direct equivalence but according to that is about the same as GCSE's I'm guessing thats GCSE's A*-C.

I was under the impression that in the american schooling system highschool was equivalent to our college?

corpsesarefun wrote:I was under the impression that in the american schooling system highschool was equivalent to our college?

In terms of average age attended, yes. In terms of what you are actually doing while enrolled, no.

The closest equivalent is the GCSE, which is in large part why American public schools are looked down upon. You guys basically get a two year head start on everyone from the states who isn't privately educated.

dogma wrote:

corpsesarefun wrote:I was under the impression that in the american schooling system highschool was equivalent to our college?

In terms of average age attended, yes. In terms of what you are actually doing while enrolled, no.

The closest equivalent is the GCSE, which is in large part why American public schools are looked down upon. You guys basically get a two year head start on everyone from the states who isn't privately educated.

That would explain why harvard is so keen on english students...

heacy hitter wrote:So I'm applying for a job on line and it asks if I have a high school diploma (US) and I'm wondering whats the U.K's cc I looked on google and it first said its the same as GCSE's then A levels then it said there is no UK equivalent so I am really confused. Can someone help me?

The only help I can give you is that I would urge you to ensure that your job application is checked thoroughly for errors in spelling and grammar.

You're welcome.

5 A-C grade GCSEs is the closest I've found when discussing this with people in the past.

Wow...
I always thought it was A levels...

corpsesarefun wrote:
That would explain why harvard is so keen on english students...

Yeah, your education system uses a much more thorough, and honestly far superior, method of grading students so US universities generally require fewer really solid corroborating materials when admitting English students. Basically, your grades just mean more to admissions than ours do.