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ACCA Qualification – Entry Requirements

The basic entry requirements for each country are listed alphabetically. To find your country please click on the appropriate section below:

A–C D–F G–I J–L

M–O P–R S–U V–Z

AAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijan

BBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundi

CCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChadChileChina, People’s RepublicColombiaCongo RepublicCongo, Democratic RepublicCosta Rica

CroatiaCubaCyprusCzech Republic

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D

DenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican Republic

E

EcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEritreaEstoniaEthiopia

F

FijiFinlandFrance

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G

GabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGuatemalaGuineaGuyana

H

HaitiHondurasHong KongHungary

I

IcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyIvory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)

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J

JamaicaJapanJordan

K

KazakhstanKenyaKuwaitKyrgyzstan

L

LaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourg

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M

MacaoMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaliMaltaMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmar

N

NamibiaNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorway

O

Oman

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P

PakistanPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto Rico

Q

Qatar

R

RomaniaRussiaRwanda

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S

Saudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaSudanSurinamSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaSt Kitts and NevisSt Lucia

T

TajikstanTaiwanTanzaniaThailandTogoTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistan

U

UgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaUruguay

Uzbekistan

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V

VanuatuVenezuelaVietnam

W

West Bank and Gaza

Y

Yemen

Z

ZambiaZimbabwe

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AFGANISTAN

ACCA QUALIFICATION – ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Qualification ACCABaccalauria / Baccalaureate Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationGCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUSGCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)

Sufficient for Registration

Vocational / Technical Baccalauria Sufficient for Registration

AccreditationJanuary 2007

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ALBANIA


Qualification ACCACertificate of Maturity / Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Insufficient for Registration

Certificate of Maturity / Teknikume (Technical Schools)



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ALGERIA


Qualification ACCA Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire


Baccalauréat Technique / Commercial Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Maîtrise Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme de Technicien Supérieur Sufficient for Registration


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ANGOLA


Qualification ACCAHabilitação Literárias (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)


Pre-university Certificate / Diploma Sufficient for Registration2 passes at GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUS3 passes at GCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)



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ANTIGUA & BERBUDA


Qualification ACCA6 CAPE Units at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English


2 Passes at GCE A Level (Grades A-E)PLUS3 passes at GCE O Level (Grade C or above)OR3 subjects in Caribbean Examinatins Councuil (CXC) (General Proficiency Grades 1-3 from 1998, Grades 1 & 2 prior to 1998) in five separate subjects including Maths and English



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ARGENTINA


Qualification ACCA Bachiller Técnico Insufficient for RegistrationBachillerato Insufficient for RegistrationBachillerato Especializado Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico / Técnico Medio Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Auxiliar Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Superior Sufficient for RegistrationTécnico Universitario (semi-professional title (Enfermera - nurse) (2 years)


Trayectos Técnico Profesionales (TTP) in the new polimodal system



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ARMENIA


Qualification ACCASecondary School Leaving Certificate (Certificate of completed Secondary Education)


Technical / Vocational Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Technician Diploma)


Junior Specialist Sufficient for Registration


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AUSTRALIA


Each State and Territory in Australia has its own Secondary School system

Article I. Australian Capital TerritoryYear 12 Certificate Insufficient for registration.Tertiary Entrance Statement (up to 1998)

Sufficient for registration if 5 T courses are passed, 3 at Grade B and 2 at Grade C (BBBCC).

University Admissions Index (from 1998)

Sufficient for registration if at least 70/100 is obtained.

New South WalesYear 10 GCSE standard on a subject for subject basis

(Grades A,B,C).High School Certificate Sufficient for registration if passes in at least

2 3 unit modules plus 3 2 unit modules are obtained.

Tertiary Entrance Rank (up to 1998) / University Admissions Index (from 1998)

Sufficient for registration if at least 70/100 is obtained.

Northern TerritoryJunior Secondary Studies Certificate (Year 10) (awarded until 1999)

GCSE standard on a subject for subject basis (Grades A,B,C).

Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) (replaced South Australian Certificate of Education (year 12) in 1995)

Sufficient for registration when considered together with the Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) if at least 70 /100 is obtained - grades must be at least 3Bs and 2 Cs.

Section I.01 Queensland

Year 10 Certificate (previously Junior Certificate)


Queensland Senior Certificate Sufficient for registration when considered together with the Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES) and Overall Position (OP). Sufficient for registration if 3 passes at "high achievement" are gained plus 2 passes at "sound achievement".

Overall Position Sufficient for registration if an overall position of 1 - 6 has been achieved. To be considered together with the Tertiary

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Section I.02 South Australia

South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) (replacing year 12 Certificate of Achievement in 1993)

To be considered together with the TER (Tertiary Admissions Rank), and a TES (Tertiary Entrance Score). Sufficient for registration if 5 courses are passed, 3 at Grade B and 2 at Grade C (BBBCC) in one sitting.

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) Sufficient for registration if a minimum score of 55 is achieved

Section I.03 Tasmania

Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) (replaced Higher School Certificate year 12 in 1990)

Sufficient for registration if a minimum of 5 Tertiary Subjects are passed with a grade of "High Achievement" gained in them all. To be considered in conjunction with the Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) and Tertiary Entrance Score (TES).

Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) (replaced Higher School Certificate year 10 (until 1990))


Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) Sufficient for Registration if at least 70/100 is obtained.

Section I.04 Victoria

Tertiary Entrance Score (until 1993) Sufficient for registration if a score of at least 309 is obtained.

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (replaced HSC in 1992)

Sufficient for registration if 5 courses are passed, 3 at Grade B and 2 at Grade C (BBBCC) in one sitting. To be considered together with the Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) and study score.

Victorian Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER)

Sufficient for Registration if at least 70/100 is obtained.

Section I.05 Western Australia

Tertiary Entrance Rank (from 1998) Sufficient for Registration if at least 70/100 is obtained.

Tertiary Entrance Score Sufficient for registration if at least 337/510 is achieved.

Western Australia Certificate of To be considered with the TES and TER.

Education (WACE) from 1997 Sufficient for registration if 5 passes are gained in Year 12 subjects with at least 70% being achieved in 3 subjects and 60% in 2 subjects.

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Qualification

AQF Certificate IVAQF DiplomaRATE Advanced CertificateRATE Associate Diploma

Subject ACCAAccounting – major Registration – no exemptions Accounting – joint / minor Registration – no exemptionsFinance Registration – no exemptionsGeneral Business and Management Registration – no exemptionsLaw Registration – no exemptionsNon Relevant Registration – no exemptions


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AUSTRIA


Qualification ACCAAbschlussprüfungszeugnis from a Berufsbildende Mittere Schule (BMS) (2 years)


Abschlussprüfungszeugnis from a Berufsbildende Mittere Schule (BMS) (3-4 years)


Abschlusszeugnis from Berufsschule / Berufsbildende Pflichtschule


Aufbaustudium Sufficient for RegistrationReife und Diplomprüfung / Matura from Berufsbildende Höhere Schulen (BHS)


Reifeprüfung / Matura from Allgemeinbildende Höhere Schulen


Berufsreifeprüfung (1997-) / TVE-Diploma


Reife und Diplomprüfung / Matura from Berufsbildende Höhere Schulen (BHS)



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AZERBAIJAN


Qualification ACCASvidetel'stv/o Srednem Obrazovanii / Secondary School Leaving Certificate (grade 10)


Svidetel'stv/o Srednem Obrazovanii / Secondary School Leaving Certificate (grade 11)



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BAHAMAS


Qualification ACCABahamas Junior Certificate Insufficient for Registration

2 passes at GCE/VCE A Level (grades A – E) Plus 3 GCSE / Vocational GCSE PLUS GCE O Level passes (grades 1-6 / A-C) including Maths and English


Associate degree Sufficient for Registration


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BAHRAIN


Qualification ACCATawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)


Associate degree Sufficient for RegistrationDiploma (2 years) Sufficient for Registration


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BANGLADESH


Qualification ACCAAlm (from Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board)


Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/Intermediate Certificate/Higher School Certificate (HSC)


Bachelor degree (except from private universities listed as ‘Good’ by UGC – see below)


Diploma (from Bangladesh Technical Education Board)


Private universities rated as ‘Good’ by UGC

North South University, DhakaIndependent University, DhakaInternational Islamic University, DhakaAmerican International University, DhakaEast West University, DhakaBRAC University, DhakaUniversity of Development Alternative, DhakaStamford University, DhakaDaffodil International University, Dhaka


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BARBADOS


Qualification ACCA2 Passes at GCE A Level (grades A – E) Plus 3 Passes at GCE O Level Grade C or above) OR 3 subjects in Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) (General Proficiency Grades 1-3 from 1998; Grades 1 & 2 prior to 1998)In five separate subjects including Mathematics and English


6 CAPE Units, at grade four or above, including English and Maths.


Barbados Secondary School Certificate Part 1




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BELARUS


Qualification ACCASvidetel'stvoo Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) (grade 10)


Svidetel'stvoo Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) (grade 11)


Diplom o Srednem Spetsialnom Obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education)



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BELGIUM


Qualification ACCABekwaamheidsdiploma dat Toegang verleent tot het Hoger Onderwijs Bekwaamheidsdiploma (phased out)


Getuigschrift 6 Insufficient for RegistrationGetuigschrift van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs (previously Getuigschrift van Hoger Middelbaar Onderwijs)


Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire du deuxieme degré


Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Inférieur (previously Diplôme d'Humanités Inférieures) (phased out)


Diplôme d'Accès à l'Enseignment Supérieur (until 1992/3) (previously Diplôme d'Aptitude à Acceder à l'Enseignement Supérieur)


Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (since 1993/4)


Brevet van de Aanvullende Secundaire Beroepsschool (secondary vocational education programme)


Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs (since 1992/93


Brevet de (+ title) Sufficient for Registration


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BELIZE


Qualification ACCA2 Passes at GCE A Level (Grades A-E)PLUS3 passes at GCE O Level (Grade C or above)OR3 subjects in Caribbean Examinatins Councuil (CXC) (General Proficiency Grades 1-3 from 1998, Grades 1 & 2 prior to 1998) in five separate subjects including Maths and English


6 CAPE Units at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English




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BENIN


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat Insufficient for RegistrationBaccalauréat de Technicien Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet d'Etudes du Premier Cycle Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Economiques Générales (DUEEG)


Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Juridiques Générales (DUEJG)


Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Littéraires (DUEL)


Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Scientifiques (DUES)


Diplôme d'Etudes Techniques Supérieures



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BERMUDA


Qualification ACCABermuda Secondary School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma of Arts and Science Sufficient for Registration


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BOLIVIA


Qualification ACCABachiller Humanistíco Insufficient for RegistrationBachiller Técnico Medio (Middle level Technician)


Bachiller Técnico Perito (Middle level Technician)



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BOSNIA HERZEGOVIA


Qualification ACCAMatura (before 1980 from the Gimnazija / academic upper secondary course)


Secondary School Leaving Diploma (before 1980 from a Technical Secondary School)


Secondary School Leaving Diploma (obtained since 1980)



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BOTSWANA


Qualification ACCA2 passes at GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUS3 passes at GCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


Diploma (3 year) from an affiliated institute of the University of Botswana


Higher National Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies


Bachelor degree (Part 1) Sufficient for Registration


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BRAZIL


Qualification ACCACertificado de Conclusão de Ensino Fundamental (Post 1999 reform)


Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau (Pre 1996 reform)


Certificado de Ensino Médio (Post 1996 reform)


Certificado Primero Grau (Pre 1999 reform)


Diploma de Técnico de Nível Médio (Technician) (Pre 1996 reform)


Diploma de Técnico de Segundo Grau (Technician Diploma of secondary level)


Nível Básico/ Nível Técnico (Post 1996 reform)


Vestibular / ENEM / PAS Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma de Técnico de Nível Superior (Pre 1996 reform)



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BRUNEI


Qualification ACCA GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PlusGCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


BDTVEC National Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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BULGARIA


Qualification ACCADiploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education)


Diploma za Sredno - Spetzialno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) (awarded by technical secondary schools)



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BURKINA FASO


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré


Baccalauréat de Technicien Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG)







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BURUNDI


Qualification ACCA Candidature Sufficient for RegistrationCertificat du Tronc Commun Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme des Humanités Complètes Insufficient for RegistrationTechnicien (Diploma A2)/A3 Insufficient for Registration


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CAMBODIA


Qualification ACCA QualificationMaster’s degree Sufficient for RegistrationLicence Sufficient for RegistrationBachelor Sufficient for RegistrationDiploma (postgraduate) Sufficient for RegistrationUniversity Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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CAMEROON


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat/ Baccalauréat de Technicien


Brevet d'Etudes du Premier Cycle/

Brevet d'Etudes ProfessionnellesInsufficient for Registration

Brevet de Technicien Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Technicien Supérieur (Higher Technicians Certificate)


Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle Insufficient for Registration2 passes at Cameroon GCE A Level / GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]Plus3 passes at Cameroon GCE O Level / GCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie Sufficient for Registration


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CANADA


Article II. Alberta

General High School Diploma Sufficient for registration providing an average of 65% is attained in 5 grade 12 courses, including English and Maths or equivalent

British ColombiaSenior Secondary Graduation Diploma Sufficient for registration providing at

least 5 Bs are obtained, including English and Maths or equivalent

ManitobaHigh School Graduation Diploma Sufficient for registration providing an

average of 65% is attained in at least 5 credits have been awarded at the 300 level in at least 4 subject areas, including English and Maths or equivalent

New BrunswickHigh School Graduation Diploma Sufficient for registration providing an

average mark of 65% is obtained in 5 subjects, including English and Maths or equivalent

NewfoundlandHigh School Graduation Diploma Sufficient for registration providing an

average mark of 65% is obtained in 5 subjects, including English and Maths or equivalent

North West Territories

General High School Diploma Sufficient for registration providing at least 65% is attained in 5 grade 12 courses, including English and Maths or equivalent

Nova ScotiaHigh School Completion Certificate Sufficient for registration providing an

average of 65% is attained over 5 subjects at Level 4 or 5, including English and Maths or equivalent

Contined

OntarioOntario Academic Courses (OACs) or from 2004 onwards

OR

Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (Advanced)

Sufficient for registration providing 6 OAC’s are passed at Grade B, including English and Maths or equivalentOR

Sufficient for registration providing 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses at Advanced level including English and Maths

Prince Edward IslandHigh School Graduation Diploma Sufficient for registration providing an

average mark of 65% is obtained in at least 5 grade 12 subjects, including English and Maths or equivalent

QuebecDiplome d’Etudes Secondaires (DES) Insufficient for registration –

GCSE standard (grades A,B,C)

on a subject for subject basis

SaskatchewanComplete Division IV Grade 12 Standing (Secondary School Certificate)

Sufficient for registration if at least 65% is obtained over 5 subjects, including English and Maths or equivalent

Yukon TerrirorySenior Secondary Graduation Diploma Sufficient for registration providing at

least 5 Bs are obtained, including English and Maths or equivalent

All TerritoriesDiplomas (two years) Sufficient for Registration


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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat/ Baccalauréat Technique Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet d'Etudes du Premier Cycle (BEPC)


Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme de Technicien d'Agriculture Tropicale


Diplôme d'Etudes Economiques Générales (DEEG)


Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG)


Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Juridiques (DUEJ)


Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Litteraires (DUEL)



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CHAD


Qualification ACCAApprenticeship Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationBaccalauréat/ Baccalauréat Technique Insufficient for RegistrationCertificate of Vocational Aptitude Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme Universitaires de Lettres Modernes (DULMO)


Diplôme Universitaires de Sciences (DUS)


Diplôme Universitaires de Sciences Juridiques, Economiques et de Gestion (DUSJEG)



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DR CONGO


Qualification ACCADiplôme d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaires du Cycle Long


Examen d'Etat Insufficient for RegistrationGraduat Sufficient for Registration


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CONGO, REP


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat/ Baccalauréat Technique Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Technicien Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Littéraires (DUEL)





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CHILE


Qualification ACCA Licencia de Educación Media Insufficient for RegistrationLicencia de Educación Media Técnico Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Medio Insufficient for Registration


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CHINA


Qualification ACCAºUEE plus SHSGE plus successful completion of 1 full year of degree / diploma from a recognised institution

Students who are able to submit copies of their SHSGE or UEE confirming their pass in English will be permitted to opt in to the OXB programme at the time of their initial registration. If they do not have a qualification that meets the English language requirement, they will not be able to opt in to the programme until after they have sat and completed paper 1.3.


Diploma from a secondary school (zhixiao) Insufficient for Registration

Diploma from a specialised college Sufficient for Registration

º These students must submit copies of the following documentation:

Letter of confirmation from a recognised institution confirming the student's enrolmentAcademic transcript confirming the student's successful completion of one full year of a degree / diploma Official English translations of the above


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COLOMBIA


Qualification ACCABachillerato (sometimes called Diploma de Bachillér)


Bachillerato Técnico Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico en...(2½ year) Sufficient for Registration


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COSTA RICA


Qualification ACCABachillerato (secondary education) Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Medio Insufficient for Registration


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CROATIA


Qualification ACCAInternational Baccalaureate Sufficient for RegistrationSchool Leaving Certificate / Matriculation Certificate (from Arts and Vocational Schools)


Medunarodna matura (identical to the International Baccalauréat) obtained from some Gimnazija (secondary schools) in Zagreb and Varazdin


Maturatna Svjedodzba (Matriculation Certificate) / School Leaving Certificate



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CUBA


Qualification ACCAObrero Calificado (Skilled Worker Certificate)


Perito Insufficient for RegistrationPre-University Course Insufficient for RegistrationSecondary School Completion Diploma Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Medio Insufficient for Registration


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CYPRUS


Qualification ACCAApolytirion Lykeion Students must have an overall average

of 17A minimum of 50% must be achieved in each of 5 subjects (to include English and a numeric subject)

An Apolyterian of 16 including English and Maths plus LCCI third level Accounting is sufficient for registration

Lise Bitirme Diploma Students must have an overall average of 8A minimum of 50% must be achieved in each of 5 subjects (to include English and a numeric subject)

GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUSGCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)



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CZECH REBUPLIC


Qualification ACCAMaturitni Zkouška / Maturita Sufficient for RegistrationVysvedcení o Maturitní Zkoušce (School Leaving Certificate with Maturita from technical / vocational schools)


Výucní List (Apprenticeship / vocational certificate)



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DENMARK (Including Greenland)


Qualification ACCABasic Vocational Training Diploma Insufficient for RegistrationFolkeskolens 10 Klasseprøve (formerly Folkeskolens Afgangsprøve) (10th form advanced leaving examination)


Folkeskolens 9 Klasseprøve Insufficient for RegistrationBevis for Højere Handelseksamen (HHX)/ Bevis for Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX)


Bevis for Social - og Sundhedsassistent (SOSU)



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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC


Qualification ACCABachillerato Insufficient for RegistrationBachillerato Técnico Insufficient for RegistrationPerito (on completion of grade 12 or 13)


Técnico Sufficient for Registration


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DJIBOUTI


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire


Brevet d’Enseignement Fondamental (B.E.F)


Brevet d'Etudes Professionnelles (BEP) Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme de Certificat d'Apprentissage et de Perfectionnement (CAP)


Baccalauréat Professionnel (BP) Sufficient for RegistrationBaccalauréat Technologique (BT) Sufficient for Registration


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ECUADOR


Qualification ACCABachillerato Insufficient for RegistrationBachillerato Técnico Insufficient for RegistrationAssociate degree (from American Junior College)


Técnico Superior (from American Junior College)


Tecnólogo Sufficient for Registration


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EGYPT


Qualification ACCA Al Azhar General Secondary School Certificate


Technical Secondary School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationThanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate)


Diploma (from an intermediate institute)



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El SALVADOR


Qualification ACCABachiller / Bachillerato (academic) Insufficient for RegistrationBachiller Industrial / en Comercio y Administración (or other technical / vocational specialisations)


Técnico / Perito / Auxiliar Sufficient for Registration


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ERITREA


Qualification ACCAEritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (ESECE)


Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (technical courses)


Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate (prior to independence)


Undergraduate Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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ESTONIA


Qualification ACCADiplom (from a Kutsekõrgharidus / tertiary vocational level)


Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) - at grade 12


Lõputunnistus Keskerihariduse Omandamise Kohta (Post-secondary technical / vocational school leaving certificate)


Lõputunnistus Kutse-ja Keskhariduse Omandamise Kohta (Secondary / Lower vocational school leaving certificate) (until 1998)


Tunnistus keskhariduse baasil kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Certificate)


Tunnistus põhihariduse baasil kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Certificate)



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ETHIOPIA


Qualification ACCATVET Diploma Insufficient for RegistrationMedium TVET Level 1 or 2 Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationEthiopian School Leaving Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationEthiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (from 2003)


Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate


GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUSGCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


Diploma (1 or 2 years from a University)



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FIJI


Qualification ACCAFiji School Leaving Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationForm 7 Examination Insufficient for RegistrationNew Zealand University Entrance Certificate (until 1988)


Diploma (2 years) Sufficient for RegistrationDiploma in Environmental Health from Fiji School of Medicine


Paramedical Diploma from Fiji School of Medicine



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FINLAND


Qualification ACCAYlioppilastutkinto / studentexamen (Matriculation Examination)


Ammatillinen perustutkinto / yrkesinriktad grundexamen (vocational upper secondary award)



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FRANCE


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat/ Baccalauréat avec Option Internationale


Diplome National de Brevet (previously, Brevet des Collèges / Brevet d'Etudes du Premier Cycle)


Baccalauréat Professionnel/ Baccalauréat Technologique


Brevet de Maitrise Sufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Technicien (BT) Sufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Techniques des Mètieres Sufficient for RegistrationBrevet des Metieres d'Art/ Brevet Professionel (BP)


Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle (CAP)



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GABON


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat/ Baccalauréat Technique Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Technicien Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet d'Etudes du Premier Cycle (BEPC)




Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Economiques (DUEE)


Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Juridiques (DUEJ)







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GAMBIA


Qualification ACCA2 passes at West African Examination Council GCE A Level [grades A-E] / GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUS3 passes at West African Examination Council School Certificate [grades 1 – 6] / GCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (from West African Examinations Council)


Certificate (from the Gambia College) Insufficient for RegistrationCertificate in Architectural Draughtmanship (from Gambia Technical Training Institute)


Diploma (from Gambia Technical Training Institute)


Secondary Technical School Leaving Certificate / Middle School Leaving Certificate (phased out)


Senior Secondary Technical School Leaving Certificate (phased out)


Technician Certificate (from Gambia Technical Training Institute)


Technician Diploma (from Gambia Technical Training Institute)


Higher Diploma (from Gambia College)


GEORGIA


Qualification ACCAAttestat o srednem obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education - grade 11)


Diplom ob okanchanii proftekhuchilishcha (Diploma of Completed Vocational-Technical Education)


Prophesiul Teknikuri Sastsavleblis Diplomi (Technical School Leaving Diploma)


Sashualo Skolis Atestati (Secondary School Certificate)


Shualo Specialuri Sastsavleblis Diplomi (Special School Leaving Diploma)



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GERMANY


Qualification ACCABerufsfachschulabschluß awarded after a one year course


Berufsfachschulabschluß awarded after a two to three year course


Berufsgrundbildungsjahr/

BerufsschulabschlußInsufficient for Registration

Fachgebundene Hochschulreife Sufficient for RegistrationHauptschulabschluß (awarded on completion of year 9 or 10)


Industrie-und Handelskammer Prüfung Insufficient for RegistrationMeisterbrief Sufficient for Registration Realschulabschluß / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluß / Erweiterter Realschulabschluß


Staatlich Geprüfte(r) Technischer/Kaufmännischer Assistent(in)


Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur


Urkunde Sufficient for RegistrationFachhochschulreife Sufficient for RegistrationFachschulabschlußzeugnis Sufficient for RegistrationStaatlich Geprüfte(r)... Techniker(in), Betriebswirt(in), Gestalter(in), Familiepfleger(in), Wirtschafter(in)



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GHANA


Qualifications ACCABasic Education Certificate Examination / Junior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Former Middle School Leaving Certificate)


Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

6 separate and distinct subjects at grades A – D or 1 – 6, including English Language and Mathematics (or their equivalent)Note: one subject can be accepted at grade E providing at least three out of the six subjects have been passed at grades A – C. Maths and English must be passed at grades A - D OR20 points and minimum C grades in English and Mathematics (and not credits (D Grades) in these subjects)

Post Middle School Certificate A/ Post Secondary Certificate A


West African Higher School Certificate (WAEC – Advanced Business Certificate examinations can be accepted and treated as ‘A’ Levels)

2 'A' Levels plus 3 GCSEs (5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)

WAEC - Ghana Commercial Examinations 3 Stage '3's plus 2 Stage '2's / 2 'O' Levels

Certificate (Undergraduate University Programme)


Diploma (from Polytechnic) Sufficient for RegistrationTechnician Part 3 Sufficient for Registration


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GREECE


Qualification ACCAApolytirion of Lykeio with an average of 17 and above (in 5 separate subjects including Mathematics & English)


Apolytirion of Gymnasio Insufficient for RegistrationIEK Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationPtychio TES / TEL (Certificate / Diploma from a School of Technical & Vocational Education)


Ptychion TEE (Diploma Cycle A) (from 1999)


Ptychion TEE (Higher Diploma Cycle B) (from 1999)



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GUATEMALA


Qualification ACCABachiller en (vocational / technical subject)


Bachillerato Insufficient for RegistrationPerito en (vocational / technical subject)



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GUINEA


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat 1ère partie// Baccalauréat 2ème partie


Brevet Elémentaire Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG)


Ouvrier Qualifié Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme from an Ecole Nationale Sufficient for Registration


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GUYANA


Qualification ACCATechnician Certificate Sufficient for Registration2 passes at GCE A Level (grades A-EPLUS3 passes at GCE O Level (grade C or above) OR3 subjects in Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) (General Proficiency Grades 1-3 from 1998; Grades 1 & 2 prior to 1998)(in 5 separate subjects including Mathematics & English)


Diploma (from the University of Guyana)


Technician Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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HAITI


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat (reformed system) Insufficient for RegistrationBaccalauréat I (Rhétorique)/

Philosophie)Insufficient for Registration

Brevet d'Aptitude Professionelle Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet Elémentaire du Premier Cycle Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet Supérieur Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme d'Enseignement Secondaire Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme d'Etudes Supérieures / Professional title (or equivalent)



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HONDURAS


Qualification ACCA Bachillerato Insufficient for RegistrationPerito / Bachiller Técnico / Bachiller Industriel


Diploma de Técnico / Diploma de Técnico Universitario


Técnico Medio Sufficient for Registration


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HONG KONG


Qualification ACCAProject Springboard Certificate Insufficient for Registration2 passes at the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)(Grades A – E)PLUS3 credits in Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) Syllabus B or C (Grades A – C)Including English and Mathematics


A credit at the HKCEE plus 3 passes at the HKALE (including English and Mathematics)


Diploma (from a technical institute) Sufficient for Registration


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HUNGARY


Qualification ACCA Erettsegi / Matura Sufficient for RegistrationSzakmunkas Insufficient for RegistrationErettsegi Bizonyítvány (awarded by Szakkozepiskola)



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ICELAND


Qualification ACCA Studentsprof (from Gymnasium) Sufficient for RegistrationSveinsbréf (Journeyman's examination) Insufficient for RegistrationStudentsprof (from a Technical / Vocational School)



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INDIA (Including Bhutan)


Qualification ACCAMatriculation Certificate / Secondary School Certificate /All India Secondary School Certificate / India Certificate of Secondary Education – awarded on completion of Standard X

Insufficient for registration

10+2 / India School Certificate / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University Course

Sufficient for registration (providing passes are held in 5 subjects (at least 3 in Year XII) including English and Mathematics / Accounts, mark of 65% in at least 2 subjects and over 50% on the others)

Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (2 years)

Sufficient for registration


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INDONESIA


Qualification ACCADiploma D1 Insufficient for RegistrationExamination of Basic Cycle Insufficient for RegistrationSarjana Muda (often referred to as 'bachelor') - until 1981

Sufficient for Registeration

STTB SMA with a score of 6 or above Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma D2 Sufficient for Registeration


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IRAN


Qualification ACCAFirst Degree Technician's Certificat Sufficient for RegistrationNational Entrance Exam (Kunkur) Sufficient for RegistrationAssociate Degree (Fogh Diplom) Sufficient for RegistrationKardani Sufficient for Registration


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IRAQ


Qualification ACCACertificate of Intermediate Education / Third Form Baccalauréat


Certificate of Preparatory Education / Sixth Form Baccalauréat


Certificate of Vocational Preparatory Education / Vocational Baccalauréat


Primary and Intermediate Teaching Certificate (awarded by Teacher Training Institutes, Central Teacher Institutes and Fine Arts Institutes)


Diploma of Technician Sufficient for Registration


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IRELAND


Qualification ACCAIrish Leaving Certificate in at least five separate subjects (including Mathematics & English) with at least 3 subjects at Higher (ARD) Level (Grade C3 or above) and at least 2 subjects at Grade D3 or above, either at Higher (ARD) or Ordinary (Gnath) Level


2 passes at GCE / VCE A Level (grades A-E)PLUS3 GCSE / Vocational GCSE / GCE O Level passes (grades 1-6 / A-C)In Maths and English


1 GCE / VCE A Level pass (grades A-E)PLUS2 GCE / VCE AS Level (Supplementary / Subsidiary) passes (grades A-E)


Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (double award – 12 units)/ Advanced General National Vocational Qualification


3 LCCI Higher passesPLUS2 LCCI Intermediate Level passesIn Maths and Engliah


Junior Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationNational Certificate Business Studies - Pass Sufficient for Registration


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ISRAEL


Qualification ACCA Bagrut (Matriculation) or Mechina Sufficient for RegistrationHandassai (Licensed Practical Engineer)


Technai (Qualified Technician) Sufficient for Registration


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ITALY


Qualification ACCADiploma di Licenza della Scuola Media Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma di Maestro d'Arte Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma di Maturità Classica/Scientifica/Tecnica/Linguistica/Professionale/Magistrale/Artistica (up until 1999)


Diploma di Qualifica Professionale Insufficient for RegistrationEsame di Stato (from 1999) Sufficient for RegistrationDiploma di Maturità d'Arte Applicata Sufficient for RegistrationDiploma di Maturità Professionale (until 2000)



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IVORY COAST


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat Technique Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet d'Etudes Professionnelle (BEP) Insufficient for RegistrationCertificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle (CAP)


Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré / Baccalauréat


Diplôme d'Etudes Economiques Générales (DEEG)


Diplôme d'Etudes Juridiques Générales (DEJG)






Brevet de Technicien Superieur Sufficient for RegistrationDiplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Scientifiques (DUES)



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JAMAICA


Qualification ACCAAssociate Degree Sufficient for RegistrationJamaica School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationSecondary School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationNVQ of Jamaca Level 1-2 Insufficient for Registration6 CAPE Units at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English




National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica Level 3-5


Diploma (from Community College) Sufficient for Registration


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JAPAN


Qualification ACCASpecial Training School Advanced Course Certificate (Senshu gakko Senmon-ka shuryo shosho)


Technical Associate degree / diploma from a Special Training College (Senmonshi)


Graduation Certificate from a Technical High School


Lower Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Chugakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho)


Vocational Training Certificate / Diploma (awarded by Vocational Training Colleges of Ministry of Labour)


Associate degree / diploma from a Junior College (Jun-Gakushi)


Associate degree / diploma from a Technical College



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JORDAN


Qualification ACCACertificate of Applied/General Secondary Education


Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education


Diploma (from a Community College) Sufficient for Registration


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KAZAKHSTAN


Qualification ACCAAttestat o srednem obrazovami (Certificate of Secondary Education, grade 10/11)


Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education)


Technician Certificate (phased out) Sufficient for Registration


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KENYA


Qualification ACCA

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at C Plain or above


2 passes at GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUS3 passes at GCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


(University) Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationOrdinary / Ordinary (Technician) Diploma


Technician Part III Certificate (phased out)



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KUWAIT


Qualification ACCADiploma from a Technical Institute Insufficient for RegistrationShahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate)


Vocational Training Centre Certificate / Diploma



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KYRGYSTAN


Qualification ACCAAttestat o srednem obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education, grade 10/11)




Diplom ob okanchanii srednego spetsial'nogo uchebnogo zavedeniya (Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education)



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LAOS


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat Insufficient for RegistrationVocational School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationMiddle Technical School Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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LATVIA


Qualification ACCAAtestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Attestation of General Secondary Education)


Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education (since 1999)


Diploms par augstako arodizglitibu (Diploma of Higher Vocational Education) / Tehnikum (T) diploma


First Level (Higher) Vocational Diploma (since 2000)



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LEBANON


Qualification ACCAréat General (Baccalauréat II before 1991)


Baccalauréat I (before 1991) Insufficient for RegistrationBaccalauréat Technique Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet d'Etudes/ Brevet Professionnelle Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme de Technicien Supérieur Sufficient for Registration


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LESOTHO




College Certificate / Diploma (2 years) Insufficient for RegistrationJunior Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationUniversity Diploma in Agriculture / Theology


Bachelor degree part 1 (first two years) Sufficient for Registration


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LIBERIA


Qualification ACCAJunior High School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationSenior High School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationAssociate degree Sufficient for Registration


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LIBYA


Qualification ACCAGeneral Secondary Certificate / High School Leaving Certificate


Intermediate Vocational Certificate Insufficient for registration Basic Education Certificate Insufficient for registration Secondary Education Certificate Insufficient for registration Higher Technician Diploma Sufficient for RegsitrationTeachers Certificate Sufficient for Regsitration


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LIECHTENSTEIN


Qualification ACCAMatura certificate (Type B or Type E) Sufficient for Registration


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LITHUANIA


Qualification ACCASecondary School Diploma / Maturity Certificate


Post-Secondary Vocational Certificate / Diploma (2 years)


Junior College Diploma (3 years) Sufficient for Registration


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LUXEMBOURG


Qualification ACCABrevet de Technicien Supérieur Sufficient for RegistrationCertificat d'Aptitude Technique et Professionnelle


Certificat de Fin d'Etudes Moyennes/

PrimairesInsufficient for Registration

Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaire Sufficient for RegistrationDiplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires Sufficient for RegistrationDiplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires Techniques


Diplôme de Technicien Sufficient for Registration


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MACAO


Qualification ACCAEnsino Secundário Complementar Sufficient for RegistrationFirst year level, English School of Undergraduate Studies (from former Open College of the University of East Asia)


Hong Kong Certificate of Education Insufficient for RegistrationAssociate Degree (from former Junior College of the University of East Asia)


Diploma (from former Polytechnic College of the University of East Asia)


Higher Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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MACEDONIA


Qualification ACCAMatura (before 1980 from the Gimnazija / academic upper secondary course) / Secondary School Leaving Diploma (before 1980 from a technical secondary school)





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MADAGASCAR


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré


Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Technique


Brevet de Technicien Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme Universitaire de Technicien Supérieur (DUTS)







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MALAWI


Qualification ACCATrade Test Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationJunior Secondary School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationMalawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)


Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)


Undergraduate Diploma (3 years) Sufficient for Registration


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MALAYSIA


Qualification ACCA2 principal passes at STPM (grade C or above), plus 3 passes at SPM (grade 6 or above) (in 5 separate subjects, including English and Mathematics)


Matriculation CertificateA minimum CGPA of 2.50, including Mathematics and English.


Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)2 subjects with grade A PLUS 3 other subjects with grades A-C (including English and Maths)


2 passes at GCE / VCE A Level (grades A-E)PLUS3 GCSE / Vocational GCSE / GCE O Level passes (grades 1-6 / A-C)(in five separate subjects including Mathematics & English)


3 LCCI Higher passesPLUS2 LCCI Intermediate Level passes(in five separate subjects including Mathematics & English)


Certificate (2 year) from MARA Business Institutes


Polytechnic Certificate Sufficient for RegistrationTAR College Certificate Sufficient for Registration


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MALI


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat/ Baccalauréat Technique Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Technicien Insufficient for RegistrationCertificat d'Aptitude Professionelle Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG)


Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur / Sciences Appliquées



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MALTA


Qualification ACCAAdvanced Matriculation (AM) Sufficient for RegistrationGCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E] / Matriculation Certificate / Advanced MatriculationPLUSGCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


IGCSE Insufficient for RegistrationSecondary Education Insufficient for RegistrationExtended Skill Training Scheme Diploma



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MAURITANIA


Qualification ACCABrevet d'Etudes du Premier Cycle Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG)


Diplôme de Bachelier de I'Enseignement du Second Degré (Baccalauréat)



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MAURITIUS


Qualification ACCABrevet de Technicien Insufficient for Registration2 passes at GCE / VCE A Level (grades A-E)PLUS3 GCSE / Vocational GCSE / GCE O Level passes (grades 1-6 / A-C)In Maths and English


University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – International Examinations:2 Principal/A Level subjects (grades A-E) PLUS3 O Level Subjects (grades A-C)

Sufficient for registration

Ordinary Technician Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationBrevet d'Aptitude Professionnelle Sufficient for Registration


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MEXICO


Qualification ACCABachillerato Insufficient for RegistrationBachillerato Técnológico Insufficient for RegistrationPreparatoria Técnica Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Insufficient for Registration


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MOLDOVA


Qualification ACCAAtestat de Studii Medii de Cultura Generala (awarded on completion of Grade 11 from a scolile medii de cultura generala)


Certificat de Absolvire a Scolii Profesionale Polivalente de Treapta I


Certificat de Absolvire a Scolii Profesionale Polivalente de Treapta II / Maistru (Foreman)


Certificat de Absolvire a Scolii Profesionale Polivalente de Treapta III / Tehnician (Tehnolog)


Certificat de Calificare (awarded from a Scoala de Meserii 0.5 -1 years post-Grade 11/Post Grade 9)


Certificat de Studii Gimnaziale (awarded on completion of Grade 9)


Diploma de Bacalaureat (awarded on completion of Grade 12 from a lyceum)


Diploma de Studii Superioare de Scurta Durata (Diploma of Short-Term Higher Education)



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MONGOLIA


Qualification ACCACertificate of Secondary Vocational Education


Certificate of Vocational Education Insufficient for RegistrationGerchilgee (School Leaving Certificate) Insufficient for Registration


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MOROCCO


Qualification ACCACertificat d'Enseignement Secondaire (CES)


Diplôme de Niveau Qualification/

SpécialisationInsufficient for Registration

Diplôme de Technicien Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme du Baccalaureat/ Baccalaureat Technique


Brévet de Technician Superieur (BTS) Sufficient for RegistrationDiplôme de Technicien Spécialisé Sufficient for Registration


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MOZAMBIQUE


Qualification ACCACertificado de Habilitações Literarias (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)


Engenheiro Tecnico / Tecnico Medio Insufficient for Registration


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MYANMAR


Qualification ACCABasic Education High School Examinations/Matriculation


Technical High School Diploma/Trade School Diploma/Agricultural School Diploma


Technical Institute Diploma (3 years) Sufficient for Registration


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NAMIBIA


Qualification ACCAAgricultural College Certificate / Diploma


Junior Secondary Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationUndergraduate Certificate (2 years) Sufficient for Registration2 passes at GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]Plus3 passes at GCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


Polytechnic Diploma (3 years) Sufficient for RegistrationUndergraduate Diploma (3 years Sufficient for Registration


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NEPAL


Qualification ACCAProficiency Certificate (10+2) Sufficient for Registration on the

basis of passes in 5 subjects examined at Year 12.

Students must achieve at least 65% in 2 subjects and at least 50% in the remaining 3, including English and Maths.

NB: passes at Year 11 cannot be accepted.

Accountancy and Maths at Year 12 can be accepted in place of Maths


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NETHERLANDS


Qualification ACCAAssistentenopleiding (level 1/2) Insufficient for RegistrationHoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma / Senior general secondary education


Lager Beroepsonderwijs (LBO) (until 1992)


Vakopleiding (level 3) Insufficient for RegistrationVoorbereidend Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs diploma / preparatory secondary vocational education (VMBO) (from 1999, previously MAVO / VBO)


Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) Diplomas (university preparatory education)


Diploma Z-Verpleegkundige Sufficient for RegistrationLange Middenkader Opleiding (Long Intermediate Level Training)


Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs Diploma (MBO) (until 1999)


Middenkaderopleiding (level 4) Sufficient for RegistrationOpleiding Sociaal Pedagogisch Werk (Socio-pedagogical Education Training)



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NEW ZEALAND


Qualification ACCAHigher School Certificate (awarded on completion of form 7)


National Certificate Level 1-2 Insufficient for RegistrationNational Certificate / Diploma (level 4) Sufficient for RegistrationNational Certificate in Educational Achievement level 1 (from 2002) / School Certificate (up to 2002) (awarded on completion of form 5)


National Certificate in Educational Achievement level 2


New Zealand Scholarship Sufficient for RegistrationFree Kindergarten Union Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationNational Diploma (level 5) Sufficient for Registration


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NICARAGUA


Qualification ACCABachillerato Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Medio Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Superior Sufficient for Registration


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NIGER


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat / Bachelier Technicien Insufficient for RegistrationBaccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier de I'Enseignement du Second Degré


Brevet d'Aptitude Professionnelle Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme d'Etudes Economiques Générales (DEEG)







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NIGERIA


Qualification ACCA2 passes at West African A Level [grades A-E] / GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E] PLUS3 passes at Senior School Certificate [grades 1 – 6] / GCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6]


University Matriculation Examination Sufficient for RegistrationNational Technical Certificate (NTC) / National Commercial Certificate (NCC)


Diploma (from a Federal University) Sufficient for RegistrationOrdinary) National Diploma (OND/ND) /Post-Secondary Certificate


Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC) / Advanced National Commercial Certificate (ANCC)



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NORWAY


Qualification ACCACraftsman / Journeyman's Certificate (Fagbrev)


Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Before 1981 Examen Artium)


Vitnemål fra Grunnskolen (Leaving Certificate from Compulsory School / Lower Secondary School) (formerly Avgangseksamen)



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OMAN


Qualification ACCA Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Thanawiya amma)


Edexcel First Certificate in Business & Finance


Institute of Health Sciences Diplomas (3 years)


Technical Industrial College Diplomas Sufficient for RegistrationTwo Year Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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PAKISTAN


Qualification ACCA2 passes at GCE/VCE A Level (grades A-E) plus 3 passes at GCSE/Vocational GCSE/GCE O Level (grades A-C or 1-6) in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics.

(Intermediate Examinations/ Higher School Certificate at 50% or above can be accepted as a substitute for O Levels)


Bachelor (Pass) Sufficient for RegistrationBComm (2 years) Sufficient for Registration


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PANAMA


Qualification ACCABachillerato Insufficient for RegistrationHigh School Graduation Diploma - award from private institution


Técnico Sufficient for Registration


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PAPUA NEW GUINEA


Qualification ACCAHigher School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationSecondary School Leaving Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationTrade Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma (post Higher School Certificate) (2 years)


Diploma (post Secondary School Leaving Certificate) (3 years)


PNG University of Technology Diploma (2-4 years full-time)



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PARAGUAY


Qualification ACCABachillerato Insuficient for RegistrationLicenciado and Professional title Sufficient for RegistrationMaestría Sufficient for Registration


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PERU


Qualification ACCABachiller Profesional en... (from ESEP) (vocational Bachiller in specialist area of profession)


Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa


Diploma de Aptitud Profesional Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Insufficient for RegistrationEspecialista Profesional Sufficient for RegistrationTitulo de Bachiller Profesional (from IETS)



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PHILIPPINES


Qualification ACCAAssociate degree Insufficient for RegistrationCertificate or Diploma (one or two years)


Certificate or Diploma (three or four years)


National Licence (NL) (Master Craftsman / Advanced Technician Characteristics)



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POLAND


Qualification ACCASwiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura Sufficient for RegistrationSwiadectwo Dojrzałości Technikum (Technical Matura from a Technikum or Liceum Zawodowe)


Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Gimnazjum Insufficient for RegistrationSwiadectwo Ukonczenia Lyceum Ogólnoksztalcacego (Certificate of Completion of General Liceum)


Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Szkoly Zasadniczej (Certificate of Completion of Basic Vocational School)


Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Technikum / Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum Technicznego (Certificate of Completion of Technikum or Technical Liceum)



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PORTUGAL


Qualification ACCACertificado de fim de Estudos Secundários (previously Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano)


Diploma Tecnico Profissional from Escolas Profissionais (3 years)



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PUERTO RICO


Qualification ACCAAssociate degree Sufficient for RegistrationHigh School Graduation Diploma Insufficient for RegistrationTechnical College Certificate Sufficient for Registration


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QATAR


Qualification ACCAAl-Thanawaya Al-Amah (General Secondary Education Certificate)


Secondary Technical Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationVocational Secondary Diploma Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma in Technology (from a College of Technology)



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ROMANIA


Qualification ACCADiploma de Absolvire from vocational & apprenticeship schools (scoala profesionale)


Diploma de Bacalaureat Sufficient for RegistrationMaistru (awarded by Scoli tehnice de maistri)


Secondary Vocational Diploma from upper secondary school



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RUSSIAN FEDERATION


Qualification ACCA(Attestat) Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 10/11


Diploma of Completed Basic Vocational-Technical Education


Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education (basic level) (from 1995)


Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education (until 1995)



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RWANDA


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier Sufficient For RegistrationDiplôme des Humanités Complètes (Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires until 1994)

Insuficient for Registration

Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur Sufficient For RegistrationDiplôme d'Ingénieur des travaux statistiques

Sufficient For Registration

Ingénieur Technicien (professional title)

Sufficient For Registration


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SAUDI ARABIA


Qualification ACCADiploma of the Higher Institute for Financial and Commercial Studies


Technical College Certificate (2 years full-time)


Technical Inspectors Secondary Institute Diploma


Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)


Associate Degree Sufficient for RegistrationCollege of Technology Diploma (2 years)


Higher Technical Institute Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationUndergraduate Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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SENEGAL


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat Technique Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Fin d'Etudes Moyennes (BFEM)


Brevet d'Etudes Professionnelles (BEP)/

Brevet de TechnicienInsufficient for Registration







Brevet de Technicien Supérieur Sufficient for Registration

Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT)



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SERBIA (Including Montenegro)


Qualification ACCAMatura (before 1980 from the Gimnazija / academic upper secondary course) / Secondary School Leaving Diploma (before 1980 from a technical secondary school)




Skilled worker apprenticeship courses Insufficient for RegistrationSecondary School Leaving Diploma in vocational streams



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SIERRA LEONE


Qualification ACCAWest African Higher School Certificate (Advanced Level)2 'A' Levels plus 3 GCSEs (5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


Senior School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationTrade Centre Crafts Certificate Insufficient for Registration


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SINGAPORE


Qualification ACCA 2 passes at Singapore / Cambridge GCE A Level (grades A- E) PLUS3 Singapore / Cambridge GCE O Level passes (grades 1-6 / A1-C6) (in five separate subjects including Mathematics & English)


Polytechnic Certificate Sufficient for RegistrationPolytechnic Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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SLOVAKIA


Qualification ACCAMaturitná skúška / Maturita Sufficient for RegistrationVýucný List (Certificate of Apprenticeship)


Specialised Secondary School Leaving Certificate



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SLOVENIA


Qualification ACCAMatura / Secondary School-Leaving Diploma / technical Matura


Secondary School-Leaving Diploma (obtained since 1980)


Short Term Secondary Vocational Certificate


Poklicna Matura Sufficient for Registration


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SOLOMAN ISLANDS


Qualification ACCAPacific Senior Secondary Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationSolomon Islands School Certificate Insufficient for Registration


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SOMALIA


Qualification ACCASecondary School Leaving Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationTechnical Secondary Certificate / Diploma


Post-Secondary Diploma (2-3 years) Sufficient for Registration


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SOUTH AFRICA


Qualification ACCASenior Certificate – issued by the Matriculation BoardCompletion of 6 subjects5 subjects passed in one sittingMinimum aggregate mark of 45% is obtained3 subjects passed at Higher grade2 passes in a language (one at Higher GradePasses in English and Maths


National Technical Certificate N1-N3 Insufficient for RegHigher Certificate (S2) / Higher Certificate in Technology (HCTech) formerly Technikon National Higher Certificate (T2) 2


National Technical Certificate N4 Sufficient for RegistrationNational Certificate (S1) / Certificate in Technology (CTech) formerly Technikon National Certificate (T1) 1



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SOUTH KOREA


Qualification ACCAHigh School Diploma Insufficient for RegistrationSpecial Purpose High School Diploma Insufficient for RegistrationVocational High School Diploma Insufficient for RegistrationJunior College Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationJunior Vocational College Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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SPAIN (Including Andorra)


Qualification ACCABachillerato Unificado y Polivalente (BUP) / Graduado en Educación Secundaria


Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU) / Título de Bachillerato


Selectividad Sufficient for RegistrationTécnico Auxiliar (Formación Profesional - primer grado)


Técnico En (new system) Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Especialista (Formación Profesional - segundo grado)


Técnico Superior (new system) Sufficient for Registration


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SRI LANKA


Qualification ACCA2 GCE Advanced Level passes (Grades A – C)PLUS3 GCE Ordinary Level passes (Grades C – Credit and D – Distinction)


National Certificate Sufficient for Registration


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ST KITTS AND NEVIS







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ST LUCIA


Qualification ACCAStandard Six School Leaving Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationThe Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Certificate (1-2 years)


The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Diploma (2 years)






The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Associate Degree (2 years)


The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Associate Degree in Education



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SUDAN


Qualification ACCASudan School Certificate (formerly called the Secondary School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate)


Vocational Training Centre Certificate (2 years)


Diploma (in a specialised field), 2-3 years, awarded by university colleges



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SURINAM


Qualification ACCAHAVO Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationVWO Certificate Insufficient for Registration


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SWAZILAND




Part 1 of Bachelor degree (2 years Sufficient for RegistrationJunior Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationPost-Secondary Technical / Vocational Qualification (3 years)


Technician-level course Sufficient for Registration


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SWEDEN


Qualification ACCAAvgangsbetyg (previously Studentexamen) (Upper secondary school leaving certificate)


Slutbetyg fran Grundskola (Leaving Certificate awarded on completion of compulsory education)


Slutbetyg (from the Teknisk Linje) (Upper secondary school leaving certificate (Technical streams))



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SWITZERLAND


Qualification ACCAFederal Maturity Certificate Sufficient for RegistrationBerufsmaturität / Maturité Professionelle / Maturità Professionale / professional maturity (from 1994)


Berufsmittelschuldiplom (until 1993) Sufficient for RegistrationFähigkeitszeugnis / Certificat de Capacité / Attestato di Capacità


Handelsmaturität / Maturité Commerciale / Maturità Commerciale


Zertifikat / Certificat (constitutes a postgraduate professional qualification)



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SYRIA


Qualification ACCAGeneral Preparatory Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationGeneral Secondary Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationProfessional Secondary Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationReligious Secondary Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationTechnical Secondary Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationCertificate of Assistant Bachelor/Associate Degree


Diploma of Qualification and Specialisation


Teaching Certificate for Primary Education



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TAJIKISTAN


Qualification ACCACertificate of Completed Secondary Education


Certificate of Incomplete Secondary Education


Diploma of Completed Vocational Education


Junior Specialist Sufficient for Registration


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TAIWAN


Qualification ACCASenior High School Leaving Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationSenior Vocational High School Leaving Certificate


Junior College Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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TANZANIA


Qualification ACCANational Accountancy Diploma (NAD) part II


2 passes at East African Advanced Certificate of Education / GCE A Level / National Form VI Examination / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUS3 passes at East African Certificate of Education / GCE O Level / Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


Full Technician's Certificate (FTC) (3 years)


Post-CSE Technical College Certificate (2 or 3 years)


Technician's Certificate (TC) (2 years) Sufficient for Registration


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THAILAND


Qualification ACCAMaw 3/ Maw 6 with a score of 50% or above


Certificate in Vocational Education/

Certificate in Vocational Education (Skill Level)


Associate Degree Sufficient for RegistrationDiploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level)



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TOGO


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat Insufficient for RegistrationBaccalauréat Probatoire/ Baccalauréat Technicien


Certificat d'Aptitude Professionelle Insufficient for RegistrationDiplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Générales (DUEG)







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TONGA


Qualification ACCAHigher Leaving Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationNew Zealand School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationNew Zealand University Entrance Certificate


Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationTonga National Form 7 Insufficient for RegistrationTonga School Certificate Insufficient for Registration


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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO


Qualification ACCANational Craftsman Certificate Insufficient for Registration6 CAPE Units, at grade four or above, including English and Maths.


2 passes at GCE A Level (grades A-E)PLUS3 passes at GCE O Level (grade C or above)OR3 subjects in Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) (General Proficiency Grades 1-3 from 1998; Grades 1 & 2 prior to 1998)In Maths and English


Associate degree (from University of West Indies and other tertiary institutions, e.g. Associate degree in psychiatric nursing from College of Nursing, National Institute of Higher Education)


National Technician Certificate Sufficient for Registration


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TUNISIA


Qualification ACCABaccalauréat Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Technicien Professionnel Insufficient for RegistrationBrevet de Technicien Supérieur Sufficient for Registration


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TURKEY


Qualification ACCADevlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma)

Sufficient for registration(Students must have an overall average of 8 or above.)

Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi (State Vocational or Trade High School Diploma)


Devlet Teknik Lise Diplomasi (State Technical four-year High School Diploma)


Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Finishing Diploma)

Sufficient for registration(Students must have an overall average of 8 or above.)

Ön-Lisans Diplomasi (Higher Technician Diploma) (2 years)



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TURKMENISTAN


Qualification ACCACertificate of Qualification (from a vocational training centre)


Diploma from a vocational college Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma from a vocational lyceum Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma of Specialised Secondary Education


Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education (Vocational)


Secondary School Leaving Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationBachelor Degree (Bakalavr) (since 2001)


Specialist Diploma (since 2001) Sufficient for Registration


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UGANDA


Qualification ACCA2 passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) / GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUS3 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) / GCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics)


(University) Certificate or Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationNational Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationNational Diploma/National Ordinary Diploma


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UKRAINE


Qualification ACCAAtestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu (Certificate of complete general secondary education) at grade 10-12


Dyplom Molodshogo Spetsialista (Junior Specialist Diploma)



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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES




Diploma of Mid-Level Specialist Insufficient for RegistrationDiplom ob okanchanii proftekhuchilishcha (Diploma of Completed Vocational-Technical Education)





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UNITED KINGDOM (including Gibraltar)


Qualification ACCA2 passes at GCE / VCE A Level (grades A-E)PLUS3 GCSE / Vocational GCSE / GCE O Level passes (grades 1-6 / A-C)(in five separate subjects including Mathematics & English)


1 GCE / VCE A Level pass (grades A-E)PLUS2 GCE / VCE AS Level (Supplementary / Subsidiary) passes (grades A-E) PLUS3 GCSE / Vocational GCSE / GCE O Level passes (grades 1-6 / A-C)(in five separate subjects including Mathematics & English)


3 Scottish Higher passes (grades A-C)PLUS2 Standard Grade passes (grades 1-3) or 2 O Levels


3 LCCI Higher passesPLUS2 LCCI Intermediate Level passes(in five separate subjects including Mathematics & English)


3 RSA Stage 3 (Advanced) Certificates PLUS either 2 RSA Stage 2 (Intermediate) Certificates OR 2 O levels. (including English and Maths)


3 Level 3 Pitmans PLUS 2 Level 2 Pitmans


National Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationInternational Baccalaureate Diplome Sufficient for Registration


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URUGUAY


Qualification ACCATítulo de Bachillerato Diversificado Sufficient for Registration

Título de Bachillerato Tecnólogico Insufficient for Registration


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USA (Including British Virgin Islands)


Qualification ACCAAdvanced Placement ExaminationGrades of 3 and above in at least three subjects, together with a High School Diploma.


High School Graduation Diploma Insufficient for RegistrationCollege Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) TestsSatisfactory performance in the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I plus SAT II) with a minimum score of 550 in each part.


Associate Degree (from USA and British Virgin Islands)


Professional Diploma Sufficient for Registration


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UZBEKISTAN


Qualification ACCADiploma of Completed Secondary Education (before 1998)


Diploma of Specialised Secondary

Education (O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida

Shahodatnoma)


Diploma of Post Basic Vocational Education (before 1998)


Diploma of Post Secondary Vocational Education (before 1998)


Diploma of Post Secondary Vocational Education (O’rta Maxsus Ta’lim To’g’risidagi Diplom) 3 years



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VANUATU


Qualification ACCAPacific Senior Secondary Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationYear 10 Leaving Certificate Insufficient for Registration


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VENEZUELA


Qualification ACCABachiller Industrial Insufficient for RegistrationBachillerato Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico / Técnico Medio Insufficient for RegistrationTécnico Superior Sufficient for Registration


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VIETNAM


Qualification ACCA Secondary School Graduation / National University Entrance Examination


College Diploma (Tot nghiep cao dang) / Associate Degree (Tot nghiep dai hoc)



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WEST BANK AND GAZA


Qualification ACCATawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)


Tawjihi (Technical Secondary Education Certificate)


Diploma (from a Community College) Sufficient for Registration


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YEMEN


Qualification ACCAAl Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate)


Certificate in Technical Education Sufficient for RegistrationCertificate of Vocational Training (two or three years)


Diploma (from a University) Sufficient for RegistrationDiploma (from a Community College) Sufficient for Registration


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ZAMBIA


Qualification ACCACertificate in General Agriculture Insufficient for RegistrationDTEVT Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationDTEVT Craft Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationZambia School Certificate Insufficient for RegistrationDiploma (from the Medical Council of Zambia)


DTEVT Advanced Certificate Sufficient for RegistrationDTEVT Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationPost-Secondary Vocational Certificate / Diploma course (2/3 years)



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ZIMBABWE


Qualification ACCA2 passes at GCE A Level / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate [grades A-E]PLUS3 passes at GCE O Level / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate [grades 1-6] (in 5 separate subjects including English and Mathematics


National Certificate/Diploma Sufficient for RegistrationNational Technician Certificate Sufficient for Registration


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