Applying to study in the UK

What you need to know if you're applying to study in the UK.

How the UK recognises NCEA

UK ENIC – the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications recognises NCEA.

UK ENIC (external link)

It compares NCEA Level 2 to the:
  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) (grades A*–C/9-4)
  • Scottish National 5 (grades A-C)
  • Intermediate Welsh Baccalaureate.
It compares NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance to the:
  • GCE Advanced (A) Level
  • Scottish Advanced Higher
  • Scottish Baccalaureate
  • Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate

In the UK, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) works with people seeking to study in the UK.

Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (external link)

Planning and course selection to study at a UK education provider

Contact your preferred education provider as early as possible to check their entry requirements.

How to apply to a UK education provider

Apply directly to the education provider.

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