The General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Levels) is a widely recognised academic qualification conferred in more than 125 countries.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the GCE A-Levels program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

1. satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
2. achieve a sufficient number of GCE A-Level points to be offered a place
3. satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

GCE A-Level students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the GCE A-Level points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Students completing US College Board SAT or ACT in conjunction with a recognised high school qualification are eligible for admission to UWA.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the SAT or ACT program. To be admitted to the University, you must meet all criteria listed below by:

1. having taken the SAT with the US College Board or the ACT within two years of the US High School Diploma;
2. having successfully completed the US High School Diploma, or one of the recognised high school qualifications listed below, and achieved the required grades;
3. satisfying the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below;
4. achieving a sufficient number of points to be offered a place; and
5. satisfying any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Entry scores

SAT and ACT students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

Recognised school qualifications

• Brazil: Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio, or Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau (Senior Secondary School
• Graduation Certificate)
• Cambodia: Diploma of Upper Secondary Education
• Colombia: Colombian Bachillerato (Secondary School Certificate)
• Canada - Quebec: Diplôme d'Études Secondaires (DES) (Secondary School Diploma)
• China: 高中毕业证书 (Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate)
• Japan: 高等学校卒業証書 (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
• Macau: 高中畢業證書 / Certificate of Higher Secondary Education (Form 6)
• Mexico: Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General
• Philippines: High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic track)
• Saudi Arabia / UAE: General Secondary Education Certificate
• Taiwan: 高級中學畢業證書 (Senior High School Leaving Certificate)
• Thailand: Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6
• Uruguay: Bachiller Diversificado de Enseñanza Secundaria
• USA: High School Diploma
• Uzbekistan: Akadmik Litsey Sertifikati/Diplomi (Certificate/Diploma of Academic Lyceum)
• Vietnam: Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma)

English Language Competence

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows AP subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) was established in 1962 as the national body for public examinations in India.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the CBSE All-India Senior School Certificate Examination program. To be admitted to the University, you must

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below;
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place; and
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major.

Minimum entry scores

• All-India Senior School Certificate students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

1. Applicants must have been awarded the All India Senior School Certificate issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India.
2. Overall grades in best 4 subjects.
3. CBSE results are generally recorded as letter grades, based on A1=5, A2=4.5, B1=3.5, B2=3, C1=2, C2=1.5, D1=1,D2=0.5 and E = 0.0.
4. Different examination, graduation and subject requirement may apply for each of the provinces.

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows All-India Senior School Certificate subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

The National Higher Education Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) is the national academic examination of entrance into higher education institutions of the People's Republic of China.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Gao Kao program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Notes

• Calculate according to the maximum overall score for the specific province.
• The overall score received by the student is an aggregate of the individual subject scores.
• The overall (maximum) score is normally 750 except: Shanghai = 660

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows Gao Kao subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

The Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) is a widely recognised academic qualification that is taken by school and private candidates in Singapore.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the GCE A-Level points required to gain admissions into the University.

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level Scores required for Assured Pathways.

Singapore Cambridge GCE A-Level Scores required for the Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s (CBM) degrees

Notes

• Points are assigned on the basis that:
• At a H2 level: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
• At a H1 level (content-based only): A=2.5, B=2.0, C=1.5, D=1.0, E=0.5
• A minimum of two H2 level subjects are required for assessment purposes
• There is no maximum limit to the number of H2 Level subjects used in the calculation of aggregate.
• A maximum of one content-based H1 subject can be used in the calculation of aggregate
• H2 Level and H1 Level in the same subject cannot be used together to calculate the aggregate
• General Paper (H1) and Project Work (H1) cannot be used in the calculation of aggregate

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels subject which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) was established as a national examination board by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. The Council conducts examinations for the Indian School Certificate.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Indian School Certificate program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Indian School Certificate students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

1. Applicants must have been awarded the Indian School Certificate issued by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination.
2. Average is taken from best four subjects, rounded down to zero decimal points.

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows Indian School Certificate subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

Students completing US College Board Advanced Placement (AP) subjects in conjunction with a recognised high school qualification are eligible for admission to UWA.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the AP program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

AP students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

1. The aggregate is calculated from the points.
2. Only subjects with scores of 3 and above are counted. Fails are not included.
3. A minimum of two subjects will be used in the calculation of the aggregate. There is no maximum limit to the number of subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate (subject to point 4).
4. Subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate must be passed within a period of two consecutive academic years.
5. Applicants must have passed a minimum of two AP subjects with the US College Board in conjunction with a recognised high school qualification.
6. AP results must be US College Board examined and certified (AP subjects taken as part of the High School Diploma, without official College Board assessment and certification, will not be sufficient).

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows AP subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education subjects, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

Each province and territory in Canada offers its own matriculation qualification.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed high school or senior secondary programs (except New Brunswick and Quebec). To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Canadian High School students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

1. Applicants must have been awarded the High School Graduation Diploma or Secondary School Diploma (depending on the Province).
2. Points average of 5 or 6 subjects in the final year/highest grade subjects/exams (if required for entry to university, depending on the Province or Territory).

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Canadian Matriculation subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) will be the only public exam in Hong Kong for senior secondary education. By 2012, HKDSE will replace HKALE.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the HKDSE program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

HKDSE students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

1. The Diploma must include 4 core and at least 2 elective subjects.
2. Elective subjects must be either Category A or Category C subjects.
3. Ranks on the HKDSE are calculated on the basis that:
   1. 5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=0, 1=0 for Category A subjects, or
   2. A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 for Category C subjects.
4. Aggregate is calculated using the best 4 Category A or Category C subjects

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows HKDSE subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

The National Senior Certificate (NSC) is the school-leaving certificate in South Africa.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the NSC program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

NSC students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

1. The average of the achievement level for the six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) is taken as the average.
2. Point conversion: 80-100%=7, 70-75%=6, 60-65%=5, 50-55%=4, 40-50%=3, 30-40%=2, 0-29%.
3. For results obtained before 2008 contact Admissions.

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows NSC subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

The Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior Middle Level is offered through the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Unified Examination Certificate program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

UEC students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

1. Points are aggregated from the best 4 academic subjects: A1=1, A2=2, B3=3. B4=4, B5=5, B6=6, C7=7, C8=8
2. The following subjects can be included in the aggregate:

• English Language
• Mathematics (Elementary)
• Mathematics (Advanced)
• History
• Geography
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Commerce
• Business Studies
• Accounting
• Economics

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows UEC subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

The French Baccalaureat is designed to prepare students for further study at university.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the French Baccalaureat program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major
• Minimum entry scores
• French Baccalaureat students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

The marking scheme used for the Baccalaureat is a scale of 0-20 (maximum) with a minimum pass-mark of 10.

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Baccalaureat subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

The Leaving Certificate is the school-leaving certificate in the Republic of Ireland.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Irish Leaving Certificate (Established) (Scrúdú Cruthaithe na hArdteistiméireachta). To be admitted to the University, you must

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below;
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Irish Leaving Certificate students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks. 

Notes

1. The Leaving Certificate must be issued by the Irish State Examinations Commission (Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit).
2. Must include at least five subjects passed at Higher Level.
3. Irish Leaving Certificate results are recorded as letter grades, based on H1=100, H2=88, H3=77, H4=66, H5=56, H6=46, H7=37, H8=0.
4. The aggregate is calculated from points of the best five subjects only.

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows Irish Leaving Certificate subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) is designed to prepare students for further study at university.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education program.

To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

KCSE students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants.

The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

Selection rank

Aggregate is calculated from the points of the best 7 subject grades, which are assigned to grades as per the table below: Selection Rank Aggregate is calculated from the points of the best 7 subject grades, which are assigned to grades as per the table below:

English Language Competence

Grade of C+ or above in English

The Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (commonly referred as the Abitur) is available in most German States after 12 or 13 years of schooling.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Abitur program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by achieving a minimum grade 3 in German Abitur, in conjunction with a minimum grade B in DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Certificate of Language Proficiency test
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Abitur students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

The Abitur has an overall final grade out of 6.

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Abitur subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

The Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM – Malaysia Higher School Certificate) is run by the Malaysian Examination Council for public secondary schools in Malaysia.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the STPM program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

STPM students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

1. Best three subject to be used in the calculation of the aggregate, with a minimum of two subjects to be used.
2. Subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate must be passed within a period of two consecutive academic years.
3. PENGAJIAN AM/GENERAL STUDIES cannot be used in the aggregate.
4. Points are assigned to STPM grades as per the table below.

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, STPM subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

Northern Consortium United Kingdom's International Foundation Year
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed and been awarded the Northern Consortium United Kingdom Foundation Year (NCUK) qualification. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competency requirement by acceptable performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below;
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place; and
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major.

Minimum entry scores

NCUK students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

1. The aggregate is calculated from points from the best three modules, or where one module can be substituted with two half modules.
2. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is not counted.
3. NCUK results are generally recorded as letter grades, as in the table below.

Equivalent subjects

The following table shows the NCUK subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.

The Vitnemål fra den Videregaende Skolen (Certificate of Upper Secondary Education) is the qualification giving access to higher education in Norway.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Vitnemål program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Vitnemål students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Students who have a grade of 4 or above in the Vitnemål, aren't required to complete an English Language test.

Notes

The Vitnemål subjects are graded out of 6.

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Vitnemål subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.

The Slutbetyg / Avgangsbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) is the qualification giving access to higher education in Sweden.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Slutbetyg program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

Slutbetyg students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

The Slutbetyg points are calculated as an average, where MVG = 20, VG = 15, G = 10 and IG = 0.

Equivalent subjects

To satisfy course and major prerequisites, Slutbetyg subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.