KellyMH

Hi. I just received my permanent resident card today so I am looking to start applying for work. My question is how does the UK education compare to the USA? I have both GCSE's and AS Levels so would that equal the high school graduates here or is it higher? Just trying to figure out how to explain my qualifications on application forms.

Thank you for any help.

cranston

Very approximately it seems to me that UK A levels = US Advance Placement (AP) High School courses = US 1st year of college subject credits.

So I don't think AS Levels are higher then a High School Graduate. A High School diploma requires a student have credits in a number of subjects (English, Maths, History, Science, Spanish etc) and thus AS levels may not even equal a HS Graduate.

You should soon get some more detailed advice.

Bob

Equivalent to a high school diploma.

md95065

You might find it useful to take some classes at your local community college just so that you have some qualifications that a US employer will be able to recognize and understand.

JAJ

Or get the GCSE/A-Levels evaluated by a reputable U.S. credential evaluation service?

Pulaski

This. .... If you intend to get a degree you might find your qualifications are worth more, but you're fairly safe claiming equivalence to a HSD.

MsElui

yes - i totally agree. its the same 'duration and length' of education and then leads onto uni - just as the HSD would.

VictoriaRebecca

As someone who went to an international school who as a result graduated with a HSD and my A-levels I must tell you Americans like diversity. In addition to my English, Economics and Philosophy A-levels I had to take an SAT prep maths class to ensure my curriculum was diverse enough to warrant receiving a HSD and therefore be able to apply to the American universities of my choice. I think in addition to your AS-levels you should look at taking a few AP classes.