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.
All-India Senior School Certificate Points
ATAR Equivalent
9.0
70
12.0
80
14.0
85
16.0
90
17.0
94
17.5
95
18
96
19
98
Notes
Applicants must have been awarded the All India Senior School Certificate issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India.
Overall grades in best 4 subjects.
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.
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.
WA Course
All-India Senior School Certificate Equivalent
English
English Language; B2 or higher
Mathematics Applications
Mathematics; D2 or D1
Mathematics Methods
Mathematics; C2 or higher
Mathematics Specialist
No equivalent
Chemistry
Chemistry; C2 or higher
Physics
Physics; C2 or higher
Biology
Biology; C2 or higher
Canadian High School (except New Brunswick and Quebec)
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.
Canadian High School Points
ATAR equivalent
60
70
70
80
75
85
80
90
87
94
89
95
95
98
Notes
Applicants must have been awarded the High School Graduation Diploma or Secondary School Diploma (depending on the Province).
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.
French Baccalaureat
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.
French Baccalaureat Points
ATAR equivalent
10
70
12
80
12.5
85
13.5
90
14
94
14
95
15
96
15.5
98
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.
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
Gao Kao overall score of 750
Gao Kao minimum percentage
ATAR equivalent
488 to 491
65%
70
525 to 528
70%
80
544 to 547
72.50%
85
570 to 577
76%
90
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
GCE – A levels or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination
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:
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 GCE A-Level points to be offered a place
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.
GCE A-LEVEL GRADES
GCE A-LEVEL POINTS
ATAR EQUIVALENT
CDD
7
70
CCC
9
80
BCC
10
85
BBB
12
90
ABB
13
92
AAB
14
96
AAA
15
98
German Abitur
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.
German Abitur Points
ATAR equivalent
3.6
70
3.3
80
3
85
2.6
90
2.2
94
2.1
95
1.9
96
1.5
98
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.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
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.
HKDSE Points
ATAR equivalent
13
70
15
80
16.5
85
17.5
90
19
94
19.5
95
20
96
22
98
Notes
The Diploma must include 4 core and at least 2 elective subjects.
Elective subjects must be either Category A or Category C subjects.
Ranks on the HKDSE are calculated on the basis that:
5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=0, 1=0 for Category A subjects, or
A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 for Category C subjects.
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.
WA COURSE
HKDSE EQUIVALENT
English
Core English Language; 4 or higher
Literature
Literature in English elective; 3 or higher
Mathematics Applications
Core Mathematics; Level 3 or higher
Mathematics Methods
Extended Mathematics Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics); Level 3 or higher
Mathematics Specialist
Extended Mathematics Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus; Level 3 or higher
Chemistry
Chemistry elective; Level 3 or higher
Physics
Physics elective; Level 3 or higher
Physics component within the "Combined Science" elective; Level 4 or higher
Biology
Biology elective; Level 3 or higher
Biology component in "Combined Science" elective; Level 4 or higher
Indian School Certificate CISCE
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.
Indian School Certificate Average
ATAR Equivalent
60
70
70
80
75
85
80
90
88
94
90
95
92
96
96
98
Notes
Applicants must have been awarded the Indian School Certificate issued by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination.
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.
WACE Subject
Indian School Certificate Equivalent
English
English Core; 60% or higher
Mathematics Applications
Mathematics; 40% - 49%
Mathematics Methods
No equivalent
Mathematics Specialist
Mathematics; 50% or higher
Chemistry
Chemistry; 50% or higher
Physics
Physics; 50% or higher
Biology
Biology; 50% or higher
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA 3)
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA 3) program. To be admitted to the University, you must:
satisfy the University's English language competence requirement
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
SMA 3 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
SMA Pass of 75
ATAR equivalent
80
70
85
80
87.5
85
90
90
92
94
92.5
95
93
96
94
98
The minimum passing grade (KKM) may vary between schools in Indonesia. The equivalencies above are based on a KKM/Passing Grade of 75. Where a school applies a different KKM/Passing Grade, the equivalent entry score may vary accordingly.
Irish Leaving Certificate
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.
Aggregate
ATAR Equivalent
330 to 339
76
340 to 349
80
350 to 359
85
360 to 369
88
370 to 379
90
380 to 389
92
410 to 419
96
430 to 439
98
450 to 459
99
Notes
The Leaving Certificate must be issued by the Irish State Examinations Commission (Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit).
Must include at least five subjects passed at Higher Level.
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.
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.
WCE Subject
Irish Leaving Certificate Equivalent
English
English Language - Higher; C2 or higher
Mathematics Applications
No equivalent
Mathematics Methods
Mathematics - Higher; C2 or higher
Mathematics Specialist
No equivalent
Chemistry
Chemistry - Higher; C2 or higher
Physics
Physics - Higher; C2 or higher
Biology
No equivalent
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE)
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.
KCSE Points
ATAR equivalent
60
75
63
80
66
85
69
88
70
90
72
92
74
94
77
96
80
98
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:
Grades
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
E
Points
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Aggregate
Selection Rank
84
99.00
83
98.75
82
98.50
81
98.25
80
98.00
79
97.00
78
96.50
77
96.00
76
95.50
75
95.00
74
94.00
73
93.00
72
92.00
71
91.00
70
90.00
69
89.00
68
87.00
67
86.00
66
85.00
65
84.00
64
82.00
63
80.00
62
78.00
61
77.00
60
75.00
<60
<75.00
English Language Competence
Grade of C+ or above in English
Northern Consortium United Kingdoms International Foundation Year
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.
NCUK
ATAR equivalent
7
70.00
8
75.00
9
80.00
10
85.00
11
88.00
12
90.00
13
92.00
14
96.00
15
98.00
16
99.00
17
99.50
18
99.95
Notes
The aggregate is calculated from points from the best three modules, or where one module can be substituted with two half modules.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is not counted.
NCUK results are generally recorded as letter grades, as in the table below.
Grade (Full Module)
Grade (Half Module)
Points
A*
6
A
5
B
4
C
A*
3
A
2.5
D
B
2
C
1.5
E
D
1
E
0.5
Equivalent subjects
The following table shows the NCUK subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.
WA Course
NCUK Subject
English/Literature
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) – Grade B or higher (60% or higher), with no band less than C
Mathematics Applications ATAR
Mathematics (Half Module) – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Mathematics Methods ATAR
No equivalent
Mathematics Specialist ATAR
Mathematics Business – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Mathematics Science – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Mathematics Engineering – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Further Mathematics – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Chemistry ATAR
Chemistry – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Physics ATAR
Physics – Grade C or higher (50% or higher)
Biology ATAR
Not yet assessed
Norwegian Vitnemal
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.
Norwegian Vitnemål Points
ATAR equivalent
2.5
70
3.5
80
4.0
85
4.5
90
4.9
94
5.0
95
5.2
96
5.3
98
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.
Singapore Cambridge GCE A Levels Examination
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.
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 the aggregate.
A maximum of one content-based H1 subject can be used in the calculation of the 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 the aggregate
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-LEVEL POINTS
ATAR EQUIVALENT
5
70
6.5
75
8
80
10
85
12
90
12.5
92
13
94
13.5
95
14
96
14.5
98
Equivalent subjects
The following table shows the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels subject which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.
ATAR EQUIVALENT SUBJECT
GCE ADVANCED LEVEL EQUIVALENT
English
Singapore Cambridge O-Levels – English – A grade of C or higher
General Paper (H1) – A grade of C or higher
Literature in English (H2) – A grade of E or higher
English Language and Linguistics (H2) – A grade of E or higher
Knowledge and Inquiry (H2) – A grade of E or higher
Mathematics Applications ATAR
Mathematics (H1) – A grade of E or higher
Mathematics (O-Level) – A grade of B or higher
Mathematics Methods ATAR
Mathematics (H2) – A grade of E or D
Mathematics Specialist ATAR
Mathematics (H2) – A grade of C or higher
Additional Mathematics (O-Level) – A grade of A2 or higher
Chemistry ATAR
Chemistry (H2) – A grade of E or higher
Physics ATAR
Physics (H2) – A grade of E or higher
Biology ATAR
Biology (H2) – A grade of E or higher
South African National Certificate
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.
Average
ATAR Equivalent
3.8
70
4.6
80
5.1
84
5.2
85
5.8
90
6.3
94
6.4
95
6.5
96
6.8
98
Notes
The average of the achievement level for the six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) is taken as the average.
Point conversion: 80-100%=7, 70-75%=6, 60-65%=5, 50-55%=4, 40-50%=3, 30-40%=2, 0-29%.
For results obtained before 2008, submit an enquiry via askUWA.
Equivalent subjects
The following table shows NSC subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.
WACE Subject
NSC Equivalent
English
English Home Language; Achievement Level 5 or higher
Mathematics Applications
Mathematics; Achievement Level 3
Mathematics Methods
Mathematics; Achievement Level 4 or higher
Mathematics Specialist
No equivalent
Chemistry
Physical Sciences; Achievement Level 4 or higher
Physics
Physical Sciences; Achievement Level 4 or higher
Biology
Life Sciences; Achievement Level 4 or higher
STPM Examination Malaysia
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.
STPM points
ATAR equivalent
9
70
11
80
13
84
13
85
15
90
17
94
17
95
17
96
18
98
Notes
Best three subject to be used in the calculation of the aggregate, with a minimum of two subjects to be used.
Subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate must be passed within a period of two consecutive academic years.
PENGAJIAN AM/GENERAL STUDIES cannot be used in the aggregate.
Points are assigned to STPM grades as per the table below.
Subject Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
Points
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Equivalent subjects
To satisfy course and major prerequisites, STPM subjects will require individual assessment for equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses.
Swedish Slutbetyg
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.
Standard Grading System
A
B
C
D
E
F
2012 - 2014
MVG
VG
G
IG
Points
20
17.5
15
12.5
10
0
Swedish Slutbetyg points
ATAR equivalent
18.5
98.00
18.0
96.00
17.0
95.00
16.8
94.00
16.0
90.00
15.0
85.00
15.5
84.00
14.0
80.00
12.5
70.00
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.
Unified Examination Certificate Malaysia
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.
UEC Points
ATAR equivalent
14
70
12
80
10
84
10
85
8
90
6
94
6
95
5
96
5
98
Notes
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
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.
WA course
Unified Examination Certificate Equivalent
English
No equivalent
Mathematics Applications
Mathematics; B6 or higher
Higher Mathematics; B6 or higher
Mathematics Methods
Advanced Mathematics; B6 or higher
Mathematics Specialist
Advanced Mathematics (I); B6 or higher
Advanced Mathematics (II); B6 or higher
Chemistry
Chemistry; B6 or higher
Physics
Physics; B6 or higher
Biology
Biology; B6 or higher
US College Board AP Examinations
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.
Aggregate
ATAR Equivalent
6
70
9
80
10
84
11
85
13
90
15
94
15
95
17
98
Notes
The aggregate is calculated from the points.
Only subjects with scores of 3 and above are counted. Fails are not included.
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).
Subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate must be passed within a period of two consecutive academic years.
Applicants must have passed a minimum of two AP subjects with the US College Board in conjunction with a recognised high school qualification.
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.
WCE Subject
AP Equivalent
English
English Language and Composition; 3 or higher
Literature
English Literature and Composition; 3 or higher
Mathematics Applications
No equivalent
Mathematics Methods
Calculus AB; 3 or higher
Mathematics Specialist
Calculus BC; 3 or higher
Chemistry
Chemistry; 3 or higher
Physics
Physics 1 and 2; 3 or higher
Physics B; 3 or higher
Biology
Biology; 3 or higher
US College Board SAT and ACT
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:
having taken the SAT with the US College Board or the ACT within two years of the US High School Diploma;
having successfully completed the US High School Diploma, or one of the recognised high school qualifications listed below, and achieved the required grades;
satisfying the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below;
achieving a sufficient number of points to be offered a place; and
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).
Rank / ATAR
ACT Score
SAT Score
70.00
20
1100
80.00
24
1170
85.00
25
1220
90.00
27
1270
94.00
29
1340
95.00
30
1360
96.00
31
1380
98.00
33
1420
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
Award/Test
Assessment Type
Mark/Grade
US high school diploma
Year 12 English paper
B
ACT
English section
25
SAT
English section
600
Equivalent subjects
The following table shows AP subject equivalents to WA Certificate of Education courses, which will satisfy course and major prerequisites.