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What qualification is needed from my country?

We’ve included the table below as a guide for the equivalencies of some of the most common international qualifications. If your qualification is not on this list, don’t worry – you can still apply. We will work out the equivalency and check you are eligible for the Summer School. Find out more about international equivalencies on our Undergraduate Academic Requirement page.

Please note that all transcripts provided as part of your application should be translated into English.

International qualification breakdown

CISCE - ISC/CBSE – AISSE/Other Indian Class X Qualification

Country: 

India

Requirement: 

90-92% overall subjects with a score of 90 to 95% in Maths and relevant science. Marks required may vary for students from state boards.

English Language:

Achieved or predicted 70% in English for Indian 12th standard *CBSE & CISE boards only. Students studying other Indian class X qualification will need to provide evidence of English language ability. 

Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio

Country: 

Greece

Requirement:

Overall score of 19/20, with 19/20 in Maths and relevant subjects.

English Language:

Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability

Canadian High School Diploma

Country:

Canada

Requirement: 

School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 85%+ overall with 85%-90% in Maths  and a relevant science. Please be aware that requirements may vary depending on province.

English Language:

Achieved or predicted Grade 12 English at 65%. Students attending French medium schools in Quebec will need to provide evidence of English language ability. 

Devlet Meslek Lisesi Diplomasi

Country:

Turkey

Requirement:

School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 70-84 points (Grade4) overall with 85-100 points (Grade 5) in Maths and a relevant science.

English Language:

Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability.

European Baccalaureate

Country:

Europe-wide

Requirement:

School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 80-85% overall with 8.5-9 in Maths and a relevant science.

English Language:

Achieved or predicted grade 6 in English as a First Language or grade 7* in English as Second Language. 

International Baccalaureate

Country:

Worldwide

Requirement:

Overall scores of 38-42, with scores of 6-7 in Maths and relevant science. 

English Language:

Achieved or predicted grade 4 in English.
A:Language and Literature or English
A:Literature or grade 6 in English B
 

French Baccalaureate

Country:

France

Requirement:

Overall scores of 15 to 17, with 15-17 in Maths and relevant science. 

English Language:

Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. 

GCSE/iGCSE

Country:

Worldwide

Requirement:

A majority of 9-7 grades including a minimum of a grade 7 in Maths and a relevant science. Or A*-A including a minimum of an A in Maths and a relevant science
 

English Language:

Achieved or predicted GCSE English grade B or grade 6 in the post-2017 system.

Abitur

Country:

Germany

Requirement:

Overall score of 1.6 or better, with 13 to 14 in Maths and relevant science taken as abiturprufung examinations. 

English Language:

Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability.

Título de Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) /Titulo de Bachiller

Country:

Spain

Requirement:

School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 8.5 overall with 9+ in Maths and relevant science.

English Language:

Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability.

Gymnasium and/or Lyceum

Country:

Cyprus

Requirement:

16+ overall including 19+ or A in Maths and relevant science.

English Language:

Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability.

IB Middle Years Programme

Country: 

Worldwide

Requirement:

School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing an average mark of 6-7 with minimum of 6's in Maths and relevant science. 

English Language

Currently working at grade 5 in English A or B.

National Brevet Diploma (DNB)

Country: 

France

Requirement:

15/20 Overall with 16/20 in maths and relevant science. 

English Language

Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability.

Scuola secondaria di secando

Country:

Italy

Requirement:

Overall score of 96+/100 with scores of 9 to 10 in maths and relevant science.

English Language:

Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability.

US High School Diploma

Country:

USA+ American schools worldwide

Requirement:

School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing an overall CGPA of 3.2. With GPA of 3.0 (B) in the majority of subjects including a GPA of 4.0 (A) in Math and relevant science. 

English Language:

Students studying outside the US may need to provide evidence of English language ability.

Advanced Placement

Country:

USA+ American schools worldwide

Requirement:

Minimum of 3-4 AP tests with Grades of 5. Expected to be taken alongside with a relevant high school diploma. 

English Language:

Achieved or predicted Grade 4 in English.