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Afghanistan
Grade 12 Graduation Examination/Baccaluria
Grade 12 Graduation Examination/Baccaluria
Albania
Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore
Diploma of State Matura
Deftese Pjekurie
Maturity Certificate
Algeria
Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'enseignement secondaire général
Baccalaureate/Diploma of General Secondary Education
Diplôme de professeur de l'Enseignement secondaire
Diploma of Professor of Secondary Education
Andorra
Títol de Batxiller
Degree of Batxiller
Títol de Batxiller Professional
Degree of Professional Batxiller
Argentina
Titulo de Bachiller
Bachiller
Título de Bachiller
Title of Bachelor
Armenia
Atestat Mijnakarg (Yndhanur) Krtutyan
Certificate of Secondary Education
Certificate of Secondary General Education Միջնակարգ (ընդհանուր) կրթության ատեստատ
Certificate of Secondary General Education (General Secondary Education)
Միջնակարգ կրթության ատեստատ
Secondary Education Atestat
Australia
Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Austria
Berufsreifeprüfungszeugnis
Certificate of the General Higher Education Entrance Examination for leavers of the apprenticeship training and VET schools
Studienberechtigungsprüfungszeugnis
Certificate of the Limited Higher Education Entrance Examination
Reife- und Diplomprufung
Mature and Diploma Exam
Reife- und Diplomprüfungszeugnis
Maturity and Diploma Examination Certificate
Reifeprüfungszeugnis
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Azerbaijan
Orta Tahsil Haqqında Attestat / Orta Məktəb Attestatı / Svidetel'stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii
Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (School Leaving Certificate)
Sub-bachelor Diploma (Peşə Təhsili Haqqında Diplom)
Sub-bachelor Diploma (Vocational Education and Training Diploma)
Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate Examination
Higher Secondary Certificate Examination
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Secondary School Certificate
Secondary School Certificate
Belarus
Аттестат об общем среднем образовании (Atestat ab agul'naj sjarednjaj adukcii / Attestat o (Obschem) Srednem Obrazovanii)
Certificate of General Secondary Education
Аттестат об общем среднем образовании (до 1999 года)
Certificate of General Secondary Education (pre-1999)
Аттестат об общем среднем образовании особого образца с награждением золотой (серебряной) медалью
Certificate of General Secondary Education (special type, with gold/silver medal)
Belgium - Flemish Community
Diploma van secundair onderwijs (volwassenenonderwijs)
Diploma of Secondary Education (Adult Education)
Diploma van secundair onderwijs (Examencommissie)
Diploma of Secondary Education (Examination Board)
Diploma van secundair onderwijs (ASO, TSO, KSO)
Diploma of Secondary Education (General, Technical, and Artistic)
Diploma van secundair onderwijs (deeltijds of SYNTRA)
Diploma of Secondary Education (Part-time vocational/SYNTRA)
Diploma van secundair onderwijs (BSO, na 7de jaar)
Diploma of Secondary Education (Vocational, after 7th year)
-1991: Getuigschrift van hoger secundair onderwijs + Bekwaamheidsdiploma dat toegang verleent tot het hoger onderwijs
Pre-1992: Certificate of Higher Secondary Education + Aptitude Diploma Granting Access to Higher Education
Belgium - French Community
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS)
Certificate of Upper Secondary Education
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) + Diplôme d'Aptitude à Accéder à l'Enseignement Supérieur (DAES) (pré-1994)
Certificate of Upper Secondary Education + Diploma of Aptitude to Access Higher Education (pre-1994)
Belgium - German-speaking Community
Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts
Upper Secondary Education Certificate
Bhutan
Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC)
Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (Class XII)
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
Indian School Certificate (ISC) – Class XII
Bolivia
Diploma de Bachiller en Humanidades / Técnico
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Bachillerato in Humanities or Technical)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi u Bosanko-podrinjskom kantonu
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi u Brčko Distriktu
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi u Republici Srpskoj
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi u Srednjobosanskom kantonu
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi u Unsko-sanskom kantonu (USK)
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi u Zeničko-dobojskom kantonu
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Diploma o završenoj srednjoj strucnoj školi
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Svjedodžba o maturi Županija-Posavska
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Svjedodžba o maturi Županija Zapadnohercegovačka
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Svjedodžba o završenoj srednjoj školi u Kantonu Sarajevo
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Botswana
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) + 2 years of higher education studies or equivalent supplementary studies
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) + 2 years of higher education studies or equivalent supplementary studies
Brazil
Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Medio/Ensino Médio/Conclusão de Segundo Grau
Certificate of Medium/Secondary Education Completion/Completion of High School
1995-: Certificado de Ensino Médio/Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio Supletivo
From 1995: Certificate of Secondary Education/Certificate of Completion of Supplementary Secondary Education
-1995: Certificado de Conclusão (2o Grau)
Until 1995: Certificate of Completion (2nd Level)
Bulgaria
Диплома за средно образование
Diploma for secondary education
Diploma za sredno obrazovanie / Диплома за средно образование
Diploma of Completed Secondary Education
диплома за висше образование - Бакалавър
Diploma of Higher Education
Cameroon
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Bachelor of Secondary Education
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
GCE Ordinary Level (at least 4 subjects passed)
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level
Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Ordinary Level Examinations
Canada
Diplôme d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)/Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) (in technical subjects) (Admission only to same study field as in Canada)
Etudes Collegiales
Diplôme d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) / Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) (préuniversité/general)
Etudes Collegiales
General or Advanced High School Diploma (Alberta) that completes the Canadian requirements for admission to higher education
General or Advanced High School Diploma (Alberta) that completes the Canadian requirements for admission to higher education
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
High School Diploma (Certificate of Graduation)
High School Diploma (Certificate of Graduation)
High School Graduation Diploma
High School Graduation Diploma
High School Graduation Diploma (Provincial Senior High Graduation Certificate)
High School Graduation Diploma (Provincial Senior High Graduation Certificate)
High School Graduation Diploma / Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires
High School Graduation Diploma / Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires
High School Graduation Diploma that completes the Canadian requirements for admission to higher education
High School Graduation Diploma that completes the Canadian requirements for admission to higher education
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
NWT High School Diploma
NWT High School Diploma
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Advanced level)
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Advanced level)
Secondary School Graduation Diploma (Dogwood Diploma)
Secondary School Graduation Diploma (Dogwood Diploma)
Chile
Licencia de Educación Media / Licencia de Enseñanza Media
Certificate of Secondary Education
Licencia Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación
Leaving Certificate
China
普通高中毕业证书（Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate）
Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate
Colombia
Bachillerato / Diploma de Bachiller
Bachillerato / Diploma de Bachiller
Título de Bachiller
THIS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Costa Rica
Título de Bachiller (Bachillerato) / Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada
High School Diploma (Bachillerato) / Diploma of Completion of Diversified Education
Técnico en el nivel medio en la especialidad (Técnico Medio) + Bachiller en Enseñanza Media
Upper Secondary Technical Specialist (Técnico Medio) + High School Diploma (Bachiller en Enseñanza Media)
Croatia
Potvrda o položenim ispitima državne mature
Certificate of passed state matura exams
Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi
State Matura Certificate
Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi (Matura Certificate)
State Matura Certificate (Graduation Certificate)
Vocational and musical specialisations:
Vocational and musical specialisations:
Cyprus
Aπολυτήριο
Apolytirion (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
For Lise Diplomasi and Teknik Lise Diplomasi
For Lise Diplomasi and Teknik Lise Diplomasi
Czech Republic
Středoškolské vzdělání s maturitní zkouškou
Secondary education with school leaving examination
Vysvedceni o maturitní zkousce / Maturitní zkouška / Maturita from gymnazium
Vysvedceni o maturitní zkousce / Maturitní zkouška / Maturita from gymnazium
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré
Baccalaureate of Secondary Education (Second Degree)
Diplôme d’État d’Études Secondaires du Cycle Long
Diploma of State Secondary Studies (Long Cycle)
Denmark
Højere Handelseksamen (HHX)
Higher Commercial Examination
Merkantil Studentereksamen
Higher Commercial Examination (hhx)
Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF)
Higher Preparatory Examination
Højere forberedelseseksamen (enkeltfag) med overbygning
Higher Preparatory Examination (HF)
Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX)
Higher Technical Examination
Gymnasiale indslusningsforløb for flygtninge og indvandrere (GIF)
Secondary education for refugees and immigrants
Studentereksamen (stx)
The Gymnasium (stx)
Erhvervsfaglig studentereksamen i forbindelse med erhvervsuddannelse (EUX)
Vocational Education Examination qualifying for access to higher education
Ecuador
Bachillerato/Título de Bachiller en Artes/Ciencias / Bachillerato/Título de Bachiller Único Integral
Secondary School Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences / Unified Bachelor's Diploma
Egypt
Secondary Certificate/Al-Azhar Institute
Secondary Certificate/Al-Azhar Institute
Thanaweya A'ama
Thanaweya A'ama
Eritrea
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Technical)
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Technical)
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination:
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination:
Estonia
Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Finland
Ammatillinen Perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad Grundexamen
Basic vocational qualification/ Yrkesinriktad Grundexamen
Ammattitutkinto / Yrkesexamen
Further vocational qualification
Lukion päättötodistus / Avgångsbetyg från gymnasiet
General Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen
Matriculation Examination
Erikoisammattitutkinto / Specialyrkesexamen
Specialist vocational qualification
Lukion päättötodistus
Upper Secondary Completion Certificate
Ammatillinen perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad grundexamen
Vocational Professional Qualification.
Ammatillinen perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad grundexamen
Vocational Professional Qualification.
Ammatillinen perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad grundexamen
Vocational Professional Qualification.
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/studentexamensbetyg
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/studentexamensbetyg
France
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général
Baccalaureat Diploma
Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement Franco-Allemand du Second Degré
Franco-German secondary leaving diploma (joint degree)
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général (ES - économique et social)
General secondary leaving diploma (economic and social stream)
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général (L- littérature)
General secondary leaving diploma (literary stream)
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général (S - scientifique)
General secondary leaving diploma (scientific stream)
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Professionnel
Professional Baccalaureate
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technologique
Technological Baccalaureate Diploma
Georgia
General Education Diploma სრული ზოგადი განათლების ატესტატი
General Education Diploma
სრული ზოგადი განათლების ატესტატი
General Education Diploma
Germany
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur) / Zeugnis der Reife / Reifezeugnis
Certificate of General Higher Education Entrance Qualification
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur)
Certificate of Matriculation / General university entrance qualification (Abitur)
Allgemeine Hochschulreife / Abitur
General Higher Education Entrance Qualification / Abitur
Ghana
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)/West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)/West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
West African Senior School Certificate
West African Senior School Certificate
Greece
Apolitírio Enaíou Lykeíou
Apolitírio Enaíou Lykeíou
ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΓΕΝΙΚΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ
High School Diploma
ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑΤΙΚΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ
Vocational Upper Secondary School Certificate
Guatemala
Diploma de Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras
Diploma de Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras
Honduras
Bachillerato/Titulo de Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras
Bachillerato/Titulo de Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras
Título de Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras
School Leaving Certificate
Hungary
Gimnazium erettsegi bizonyitvany
Gimnazium erettsegi bizonyitvany
Érettségi Bizonyítvány
Secondary School Graduation Certificate also known as Matura
Szakközépiskolai Érettségi-Képesítő Bizonyítvány
Vocational Secondary School Leaving Certificate.
Iceland
Stúdentspróf
Matriculation Certificate
India
All India Secondary School Examination
All India Secondary School Examination
All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Iran
3 years High School Diploma (6+3+3 years)
3 years High School Diploma (6+3+3 years)
3 years High School Diploma and Pre-University diploma
3 years High School Diploma and Pre-University diploma
4 years High School Diploma
4 years High School Diploma
Iraq
Al-Edadiyah/Al-Idadiyah (Sixth form baccalaureat) / Certificate of Preparatory Studies
Al-Edadiyah/Al-Idadiyah (Sixth form baccalaureat) / Certificate of Preparatory Studies
Ireland
Scrúdú Cruthaithe na hArdteistiméireachta
Leaving Certificate
QQI Dámhachtain Breisiodeachais agus Oiliuna QQI Further Education and Training Award NFQ level 5
QQI Further Education and Training Award NFQ level 5
Israel
Matriculation Certificate תעודת בגרות
Matriculation Certificate
תעודת בגרות
Matriculation diploma
Te'udat Bagrut
Te'udat Bagrut
Italy
-1998: Diploma di Maturitá-
-1998: Diploma di Maturitá-
Diploma di Superamento dell’Esame di Stato
Diploma certifying the results of the State Exam
Diploma di superamento dell’esame di stato conclusivo del corso di studio
Leaving Certificate
Ivory Coast
Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré/Baccalauréat
Diploma of Baccalaureate of Secondary Education / Baccalaureate
Japan
合格証書 (高等学校卒業程度認定試験)
Certificate (Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination)
卒業証書 (中等教育学校)
Graduation certificate (secondary education school)
卒業証書(専修学校高等課程)
Graduation certificate (upper secondary course, specialised training college)
卒業証書(高等学校)
Graduation certificate (upper secondary school)
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho
Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate
Kazakhstan
- 2002: Srednem Obrazovanii + 2 years of higher education studies or equivalent supplementary studies
- 2002: Certificate of General Secondary Education + 2 years of higher education studies or equivalent supplementary studies
Жалпы орта білім туралы аттестат
Certificate of General Secondary Education
Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 certificate
Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 certificate
Orta bilim turaly attestat/Attestat o (obsem) Srednem Obrazovanii:
Orta bilim turaly attestat/Attestat o (obsem) Srednem Obrazovanii:
Kenya
- 1999: Kenya Certificate of Education (5 subjects) + Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (2 subjects at principal level)
- 1999: Kenya Certificate of Education (5 subjects) + Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (2 subjects at principal level)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Kosovo
Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme të lartë – gjimnazi
Diploma of Completion of General Secondary School (Gjimnazi)
Diplomë për Kryerjen e Shkollës së Mesme Profesionale
Diploma of Completion of Professional Secondary School
Kuwait
Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-A'ama
General Secondary Education Certificate
Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama
Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama
Latvia
- 2001: Atestäts par vidëjo izglïtïbu
- 2001: Atestäts par vidëjo izglïtïbu
Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību
A Diploma of General Secondary Education
Diploms par profesionālo vidējo izglītību
Diploma of Vocational Secondary Education
Diploms T par vidējo speciālo izglītību
Diploma T of Specialised Secondary Education
Lebanon
- 1991: Baccalauréat Libanais II
- 1991: Baccalauréat Libanais II
Baccalauréat Technique
Baccalauréat Technique
Baccalauréat Technique البكالوريا الفنية
Technical Diploma
Libya
General Secondary Education Certificate
General Secondary Education Certificate
Liechtenstein
Maturazeugnis
Maturazeugnis
Maturazeugnis (Type B or E)
Maturazeugnis (Type B or E)
Barufsmaturität
No official translation but in use is "Vocational Baccalaureate"
Maturität
There is no official translation, but in Liechtenstein it is used as baccalaureate.
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturita-certificate) (2 years general education)
Brandos Atestatas (Maturita-certificate) (2 years general education)
Brandos Atestatas
Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education
Luxembourg
Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires
General Certificate of Secondary Education
Diplôme de fin d'etudes secondaires
General Certificate of Secondary Education - Advanced Level
Malawi
Malawi School Certificate of Education
Malawi School Certificate of Education
Malaysia
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/Certificate of Education) + Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM/Malaysia Higher School Certificate)
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) + Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM)
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/Certificate of Education) + Sijil Matrikulasi Malaysia (Matriculation Certificate)
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) + Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi)
Matriculation Examination/Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Matriculation Examination/Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
SPM [Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia]
SPM [Malaysian Certificate of Education]
Malta
AM - Advanced Matriculation
Advanced Matriculation
IM - Intermediate Matriculation
Intermediate Matriculation
Matriculation Certificate
Matriculation Certificate
Mexico
Certificado de Bachillerato General/Unico
Certificado de Bachillerato General/Unico
Moldova
Diploma de Bacalaureat
Baccalaureate Diploma
Diploma de bacalaureat
High School Diploma
Monaco
Baccalauréat
Baccalaureate
Mongolia
Бүрэн дунд боловсролын гэрчилгээ
Certificate of Complete Secondary Education
Элсэлтийн ерөнхий шалгалтын батламж
Certificate of General Entrance Examination
Мэргэжлийн боловсролын гэрчилгээ
Certificate of Vocational Education
Montenegro
Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu / Svjedočanstvo o maturi
Certificate of Passed Matura Exam / School Leaving Certificate
Morocco
Baccalauréat / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Enseignement Secondaire
Mozambique
Certificado de Habilitações Literarias
Certificate of Education
Namibia
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Higher Level)
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Higher Level)
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Level)
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Level)
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) / HIGSCE
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) / Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGSCE)
Nepal
School Leaving Certificate (Grade 10) + Higher Secondary Certificate
School Leaving Certificate (Grade 10) + Higher Secondary Certificate
School Leaving Certificate (Grade 10) + Proficiency Certificate
School Leaving Certificate (Grade 10) + Proficiency Certificate
Secondary Education Examination (class 10) + School Leaving Certificate Examinations (Grade XI and XII)
Secondary Education Examination (class 10) + School Leaving Certificate Examinations (Grade XI and XII)
Netherlands
Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) Diploma
General Secondary Education - Pre University Diploma
Diploma Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (havodiploma)
HAVO diploma
Diploma Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs niveau 4 (mbo-diploma niveau 4)
Level 4 Diploma in Vocational Education
Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs Diploma
Level 5 Certificate
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO Diploma)
Pre-university education diploma (Leaving Certificate)
Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO)
Senior General Secondary Education (HAVO)
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (vwo-diploma)
VWO diploma
New Zealand
NCEA Level 3 with New Zealand University Entrance Exam
National Certificate of Educational Achievement
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 1
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 1
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)
Sample - National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)
Nicaragua
Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras
Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras
North Macedonia
Svidetelstvo za zavrseno sredno obrazovanie
Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education
Diploma za polozen zavrsen ispit
Diploma for Passing the Final Exam
Diplome per dhenien e provimit te pjekurise
Diploma for Passing the Final Exam
Diploma za polozena drzavna matura/ matura shtetërore
State Matura Diploma
Vocational/general (strucna/profesionale):
Vocational/General (Structural/Professional):
Norway
Vitnemål videregående opplæring
Certificate for upper secondary education
Vitnemål for videregående opplæring
Certificate for Upper Secondary Education
Vitnemål fra den videregående skolen
Certificate from upper secondary school
Kompetansebevis for Videregående Opplæring
Certificate of Competence for Upper Secondary Education
Examen artium
Examen Artium (University Entrance Examination)
Palestine
Certificate of General Secondary Education Examination/Al-tawjihi
Certificate of General Secondary Education Examination/Al-tawjihi
Panama
Bachiller
Baccalaureate
Bachillerato/Bachiller en Ciencias
Bachillerato/Bachiller en Ciencias
Bachillerato/Bachiller en Letras eller Bachillerato/Bachiller en Comercio
Bachillerato/Bachiller en Letras eller Bachillerato/Bachiller en Comercio
Peru
Certificado Oficial de Estudios / Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa
Complete Secondary Education Certificate
Philippines
Katunayan / Katibayan - Senior High School (Academic Track - Grade 12)
Certificate / Proof - Senior High School (Academic Track - Grade 12)
High School Diploma (Katibayan) (12 years of schooling)/Academic Track
High School Diploma (Katibayan) (12 years of schooling)/Academic Track
Poland
Świadectwo Dojrzałości
Certificate of Maturity
Świadectwo dojrzałości ("stara matura")
Maturity certificate (old system)
Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci/Matura
Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci/Matura
Romania
Diploma de bacalaureat
Baccalaureate diploma
Diploma de Bacalaureat (Liceul teoretic)
Diploma de Bacalaureat (Liceul teoretic)
Diplomă de Bacalaureat
High School Diploma
Russia
Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obsjtem Obrazovanii or Attestat o Srednem Obsjtem Obrazovanii
Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obsjtem Obrazovanii or Attestat o Srednem Obsjtem Obrazovanii
Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii
Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii
Аттестат о среднем общем образовании
The Certificate on Secondary General Education
Rwanda
Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education
Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education
Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire
Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education
San Marino
Diploma di superamento dell'esame conclusivo degli studi di [stream]
Diploma of Completion of Secondary Education
Saudi Arabia
Shahadat al-Thanawiyyah al-'Aama or Shahadat al-Marhalat al-Thanawiyyah
Secondary Education Certificate
Serbia
Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu
Certificate of Passed Matura Exam
Sierra Leone
Senior School Certificate Examination
Senior School Certificate Examination
Slovakia
Vysvedčenie o záverečnej skúške
Certificate of final examination
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Slovenia
Spričevalo o splošni maturi (+Obvestilo o uspehu pri splošni maturi)
Matura certificate Report on achievement
Maturitetno spricevalo (Matura)
Maturitetno spricevalo (Matura)
Spričevalo o poklicni maturi
Vocational Matura Certificate
Spričevalo o poklicni maturi (+Obvestilo o uspehu pri poklicni maturi)
Vocational Matura certificate Report on achievement
Somalia
Shahaadada Dugsiga Sare
Secondary School Certificate
South Africa
National Certificate (Vocational)
National Certificate (Vocational)
National Diploma
National Diploma
National Higher Certificate
National Higher Certificate
National N Diploma
National N Diploma
National Senior Certificate
National Senior Certificate
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Senior Certificate
Senior Certificate
South Korea
Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo
Academic High School Diploma
검정고시 합격증명
Certificate of high school equivalency
졸업장
Diploma
Spain
Bachillerato
Baccalaureate
PAU (prueba de acceso a la Universidad) and EBAU (Evaluación Bachillerato para el acceso a la Universidad)
University Access Test Baccalaureat Test for University Access
Sweden
Intyg om godkänt resultat från allmän kurs på gymnasial nivå från folkhögskola
Certificate from general courses at upper secondary level in Folk high school
Diplom Yrkesexamen / Examensbevis Yrkesexamen
Diploma Vocational Examination / Vocational Degree Certificate
Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan
Final Grades from Upper Secondary School
Högskoleförberedande examen
Higher Education Preparatory Diploma
Högskoleforberedende Examen
Higher Education Preparatory Examination
Gymnasieskolan
Upper Secondary School
Yrkesexamen
Vocational Diploma
Switzerland
Baccalaureate / Gymnasiale Maturität / Maturité gymnasiale / Maturità liceale
Baccalaureate (Gymnasium Matriculation)
Kantonale Maturitätszeugnisse
Cantonal Maturity Certificates
-1998/1999: Maturitätszeugnis (MAV) / Certificat de Maturité / Attestato di Maturitá
Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education (MAV)
Berufsmaturität / Maturité professionnelle / Maturità professionale
Federal Vocational Baccalaureate
Syria
Al Shahada Al Thanawiya / Baccalauréat
Al Shahada Al Thanawiya / Baccalauréat
Taiwan
高級中學畢業證書 (Senior High School Diploma )
Senior High School Diploma
Senior High School Leaving Certificate
Senior High School Leaving Certificate
Thailand
-1983: Matayom suksa V
-1983: Matayom Suksa V
Tonga
Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC)
Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate
South Pacific Form Seven Certificate
South Pacific Form Seven Certificate
Tonga National Form 6 Certificate
Tonga National Form 6 Certificate
Tonga National Form Seven Certificate
Tonga National Form Seven Certificate
University Foundation Year
University Foundation Year
Tunisia
Baccalauréat de l'enseignement secondaire
Baccalauréat de l'enseignement secondaire
Türkiye
Lise Diploması
High School Diploma
Mesleki ve Teknik Lisesi Diploması
Vocational and Technical High School Education
Ukraine
Атестат про загальну середню освiту from 01/01/ 2019: Свiдоцтво про здобуття повноï загальноï середноï освiти
Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education
From 1999 to 2018: Atestat pro povnu zahalnu serednju osvitu (Russian: Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obsjtem Obrazovanii)
From 1999 to 2018: Atestat pro povnu zahalnu serednju osvitu (Russian: Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obsjtem Obrazovanii)
From 2019: Svidotstvo pro zdobuttja povnoji zahalnoji serednoji osvity
From 2019: Svidotstvo pro zdobuttja povnoji zahalnoji serednoji osvity
United Kingdom
A Level / General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level
A Level / General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level
A-level/AS-level combinations
A-level/AS-level combinations
A-levels
A-levels
Wales and Northern Ireland
Wales and Northern Ireland
United States
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
High School Diploma
High School Equivalency Certificate
High School Equivalency Certificate
High School Equivalency Certificate
High School Equivalency Certificate
Uruguay
Bachillerato
Baccalaureate
Uzbekistan
From 1999: Atestat o srednem obrazovanii / O'rta ma'lumot to'g'risida shahodatnoma
From 1999: Atestat o srednem obrazovanii / O'rta ma'lumot to'g'risida shahodatnoma
Venezuela
Bachillerato/Titulo de Bachiller
Bachelor's Degree / High School Diploma
Vietnam
(1992-1995) Bằng Tốt nghiệp Phổ thông Trung học
(1992-1995) Upper Secondary Graduation Diploma
(1996-1999) Bằng Tú tài, Phổ thông Trung học
(1996-1999) Baccalaureate, General Secondary Diploma
(2000-2003) Bằng Trung học Phổ thông
(2000-2003) Upper Secondary Graduation Diploma
(2004-) Bằng Tốt nghiệp Trung học Phổ thông
(2004-) Upper Secondary Graduation Diploma
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung học Chuyên Nghiệp
Diploma of Secondary Vocational education
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (THPT)
Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Yugoslavia
Svjedodžba o završenom obrazovanju (1945-1992)
Certificate of Completed Education (1945-1992)
Svjedodžba o završenom ispitu (1980)
Certificate of Final Exam (1980)
Spričevalo o zaključnem izpitu
Certificate of Final Examination (Slovenian)
Diploma o polozenom zavrsnom ispitu
Certificate of Passing the Final Exam
Diploma o zavrsenom srednjem usmjerenom obrazovanju (1981-1990)
Diploma of Completed Vocational-Oriented Education and Training of the Secondary Degree
Diploma o zavrsenom pozivnousmerenom obrazovanju i vaspitanju srednjeg stupnja
Diploma of Completed Vocationally-Oriented Education and Training of the Secondary Degree
Diploma o zavrsenom srednjem obrazovanju (4 år) (1945-1992)
Matura
Matura (1945-1981 and 1989-1992) Matura or zakljucni izpit (1945-1981 and 1989-1992)
Matura (1945-1981 og 1989-1992) eller Matura eller afsluttende eksamen (zakljucni izpit) (1945-1981 og 1989-1992)
Understanding University Entry Requirements
Comprehensive information about secondary education qualifications and their recognition for higher education access worldwide.
Understanding Qualification Frameworks
University entry requirements vary significantly across countries due to different education systems and qualification frameworks. Most countries have their own national qualification frameworks that define the level and standards of secondary education certificates. These frameworks help universities assess whether international qualifications meet their admission standards.
International Recognition
Many countries participate in international recognition agreements such as the Lisbon Recognition Convention, which facilitates the recognition of qualifications across European countries. Understanding these recognition mechanisms is crucial for students planning to study abroad. Our database includes information about how qualifications from different countries are recognized internationally.
Common Entry Requirements
While specific requirements vary, most universities typically require: completion of secondary education, minimum grade requirements, subject-specific prerequisites for certain programs, and in some cases, entrance examinations or standardized tests. Some countries also require proof of language proficiency for international students.
Verification and Documentation
When applying to universities, students must provide official documentation of their qualifications. This often includes certified copies of diplomas, transcripts, and sometimes translations. It is essential to verify the specific documentation requirements with each institution, as these can vary significantly.
Why Understanding Entry Requirements Matters
Navigating university admission requirements can be challenging, especially for international students. Each country has its own education system, and qualifications may be recognized differently across borders. Understanding these requirements is essential for:
- Planning Your Education Path: Knowing what qualifications are required helps you plan your secondary education accordingly.
- International Mobility: Understanding recognition agreements helps you identify where your qualifications will be accepted.
- Meeting Prerequisites: Many programs require specific subjects or minimum grades, and understanding these early helps you prepare.
- Avoiding Delays: Having the correct documentation and meeting all requirements from the start prevents application delays or rejections.
Our comprehensive database provides detailed information about secondary education qualifications from over 100 countries, including their recognition status, general requirements for higher education access, and links to official sources for verification.
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