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Comparability Statement

UK_ID_234.pdf

Title of Foreign Award

A Level / General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level

Title of Award in English

Additional Information

The two year course is split into two levels: Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced Level (A2).

Country

UK

Type of Education

School Education

Credit Type

Credit Value

N/A

National Framework Level in country of origin

3

EQF Level

4

Bologna Cycle

N/A

Irish NFQ Award Class

Leaving Certificate

Irish NFQ Level

4 / 5

First Published

10-08-2015

Country Education Profile

Sample Document

Award Profile

A Levels - is the upper secondary qualification that gives access to higher education in the UK and is awarded after a total of thirteen years of education. The two year course is split into two levels: Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced Level (A2).

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