GCSE and A Levels
 

Ok, i know Australia does not accept the GCSE, but they do accept A Levels.

Now, my question is, is it any specific A Levels i would need to go for, any specific subjects needed?

How many A Levels would they need, 3 is it? (remember seeing it somewhere)

And would they need to be converted over there, and if so, how would i go about doing that?

Thanks

Re: GCSE and A Levels
 

Yes, they do accept A levels.
But you would need to contact Universities for exact requirements.

Gems

Re: GCSE and A Levels
 

Ok, thanks for that!

Re: GCSE and A Levels
 

In Victoria, VCE gets you into uni.

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/vcere....html#H3N1030E

Re: GCSE and A Levels
 

Why doesn't Australia accept GCSE's?

Re: GCSE and A Levels
 

From what i remember hearing, A Levels have the equivelent of the HCE (Higher School Certificate) but GCSEs don't have an equivelent because they are not offered by the British Government.

I think anyway.

Read this, just found it. http://www.britishcouncil.org/au-edu...ool-system.htm

Re: GCSE and A Levels
 

Your A levels will be fine, and you may find that you need lower grades to get into an equivalent course here. However what you will need to discuss with the uni is the mix of subjects - you may need to have done English as a subject for example as many unis require a unit of English in your year 12 mix. Just approach the unis directly and ask them what they think you would need to convert.

Re: GCSE and A Levels
 

A Levels are well accepted here but you will need to send your actual A level certificates to the university entrance board for the state your university is in. Thery won't accept yout results slip as proof. i.e. we arrived in the September our eldest son knew his results because they came out in August but the A level certificates weren't available in the UK until November. We had to get them couriered over before he could apply to Uni. It was an anxious wait as pre requisites for Uni courses in Australia all have English and many have Maths as an entrance requirement, but he had done 3 sciences and French for his A levels. This is where I think having GCSE English and Maths is essential, even though they are not at A level. He was fine and got accepted in the very first round of offers. Most uni's here like A levels and they are regarded highly so you should be fine, just watch out though if you are applying for courses in very high demand for places like doctor or vet then you may run into more opposition due to the pre requisites thing.

If you are not a citizen also watch out for the fact that you will not be eligable for the HECS Help (student loan scheme for fees) here in Australia, but if you have PR you will be able to apply for a commonwealth supported place. This is essential as full course fees are huge. You will not however be able to claim payment discount for paying fees upfront even though you will have to do this as a PR. (For most courses about $3-4000 per semester). There is also NO student loan scheme in Australia for maintenance support even for citizens, so you will probably need to work your way through Uni unless your parents are really wealthy and prepared to support you full time.

We have 2 sons at uni here now and both love the unis they are at and the courses seem excellent so look forward to the experience. I'm sure you'll love it here.

Good luck hope this info helps a little.

Re: GCSE and A Levels
 

Thanks, that really helped!

I am not a citizen yet, but applying for dual citizenship as my mother was born over there, and still has her Aus Citizenship. Should easily get it.