We’ve included this table as a guide for the equivalencies of some of the most common international qualifications. If your qualification is not on this list, don’t worry – you can still apply. We will work out the equivalency and check you are eligible for the Summer School. Find out more about the application process.
Please note that all transcripts provided as part of your application should be translated into English.
International qualifications guidance
Qualification Country Requirement English Language
International qualifications guidance
| Qualification | Country | Requirement | English Language |
| AISSE/ICSE/Other Indian Class X Qualification | India | GPA 8.0/10+ Or 75%+ Average. Majority of grades at A1-B1 including A2 grades in maths and a relevant science. Marks required may vary for students from state boards. | B1 in English from CBSE or ISC, Students from State Boards will need to provide further evidence of English Language ability. |
| Apolytirion Gymnasio | Greece | 15.5+ or ‘Very Good’ overall including 18.5+ or ‘Excellent’ in Maths and a relevant science. | Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| Canadian High School Diploma | Canada | School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 80%+ overall with 90% in Maths and a relevant science. Please be aware that requirements may vary depending on province. | Students attending French medium schools in Quebec will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| European Baccalaureate | Europe wide | School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 75% overall with 8.0 In Maths and a relevant science. | Evidence of English language ability required will depend on the language options taken as part of the EB programme. |
| GCSE | Worldwide | A*-B including A’s in Maths and a relevant Science. | Achieved or predicted GCSE English grade B. |
| High School | Germany | School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 2.5 overall with 1.5+ in Maths and a relevant science. | Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| Gymnasium | Cyprus | 16+ overall including 19+ or A in Maths and a relevant science. | Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| HKDSE | Hong Kong | School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing an average mark of 5 with 5* in maths and a relevant science. | Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| IB Middle Years Programme | Worldwide | School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing an average mark of 5-7 with 6’s in Maths and a relevant scienc. | Currently working at grade 5 in English A or B. |
| National Brevet Diploma (DNB) | France | 14/20 Overall with 15/20 in Maths and a relevant science. | Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| O-Levels (Cambridge) | Worldwide | A*-B including A’s in Maths and a relevant Science. | Achieved or predicted O Level English grade B. |
| O-Levels | Singapore | A-B including A’s in Maths and a relevant Science. | Achieved or predicted O Level English grade B. |
| O-Levels | Sri Lanka | A-B including A’s in Maths and a relevant Science. | Achieved or predicted O Level English grade B. |
| O-Net | Thailand | Overall score of 3-4 with 4 in Maths and a relevant science. | Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| Scuola secondaria di secondo grado | Italy | School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 85% overall with good grades in Maths and a relevant science. | Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| SPM | Malaysia | A+ – B+ including A in maths and a relevant science. | Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| Devlet Lise Diplomasi | Turkey | School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 75% overall with 80% In Maths and a relevant science or a GPA of 3.5/5.0 with A’s in maths and a relevant science. | Students will need to provide evidence of English language ability. |
| Senior High School Entrance Examination | China | School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing 75% overall with 85% In Maths and a relevant science. | Students provide evidence of English language ability with an IELTS minimum 5. |
| US High School Diploma | USA+ American schools worldwide | School transcripts from the most recent completed grade showing an overall CGPA of 3.2 with A+-B in the majority of subjects including A’s in Math and a relevant science | Students studying outside the US may need to provide evidence of English language ability. |