This includes comparisons between marking systems in both countries.
Education is compulsory for nine years covering the primary and junior secondary levels.
The school academic year runs from September to July divided into three terms. Higher Level Certificate - generally considered comparable to a standard between GCSE and CSE Advanced. Considered comparable in many subjects, but not all, to the Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade. Advanced Supplementary Level Certificate - generally considered comparable to British Advanced Supplementary. Diploma holders could be considered for admission to the first year of a related degree course.