Gao Kao China
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
Minimum entry scores
Gao Kao 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.
| Gao Kao overall score of 750 | Gao Kao minimum percentage | ATAR equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 507 to 509 | 67.5% | 75 |
| 525 to 528 | 70% | 80 |
| 544 to 547 | 72.50% | 85 |
| 570 to 577 | 76% | 90 |
| 585 to 599 | 78% | 92 |
| 615 to 629 | 82% | 94 |
| 630 to 644 | 84% | 95 |
| 645 to 659 | 86% | 96 |
| 675 to 689 | 90% | 98 |
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.
| WA COURSE |
GAO KAO EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|
| English | No equivalent |
| Mathematics Applications |
Mathematics; 50% - 65% Mathematics (Arts Basic); 65% or higher |
| Mathematics Methods | No equivalent |
| Mathematics Specialist | Mathematics; 65% or higher |
| Chemistry |
Chemistry; 65% or higher Comprehensive Subject (Science); 65% or higher |
| Physics |
Physics; 65% or higher Comprehensive Subject (Science); 65% or higher |
| Biology | Biology; 65% or higher |