GCSE requirements
Every subject passed at Ordinary/Standard level, where grades of O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3 up to and including 2016) have been achieved, may be considered comparable to GCSE A*-C/9-4 standard.
Grades O5-O6 (or D/D1-D3 up to and including 2016) at Ordinary/Standard level compare to GCSE grades D-G/3-1 standard.
Every subject passed at Higher/Honours level, where grades of H1-H7 (or A-D/A1-D3 up to and including 2016) have been achieved, may be considered at least comparable to GCSE A*-C/9-4 standard.