Qualification Profile

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Comparability Statement

USA_ID_1036.pdf

Title of Foreign Award

High School Equivalency Diploma / GED Diploma

Title of Award in English

Additional Information

Graduates holding this qualification may be eligible for tertiary admission if a high school equivalence or high school diploma is the sole requirement for admission.

Country

USA

Type of Education

School Education

Credit Type

Credit Value

National Framework Level in country of origin

EQF Level

N/A

Bologna Cycle

N/A

Irish NFQ Award Class

Leaving Certificate

Irish NFQ Level

4 / 5

First Published

13-12-2017

Country Education Profile

Sample Document

Award Profile

This award is designed to enable adults who did not complete secondary school as adolescents to earn a secondary qualification. The diploma/certificate is legally recognized as the equivalent of a high school diploma in all U.S. states and territories. Note: Additional requirements may exist for entry into H.E. with students expected to satisfy those additional requirements on top of having the Diploma equivalency award.

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