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Can you take the GCSE in America?
A single-subject exam taken upon completion of two years of study at the age of 16 (age at US 10th grade). Students take anywhere between 5-10 subjects, which, if passed, are generally considered equivalent to a US high school diploma.
Can I do my GCSEs abroad?
Where can you take your examination? Some national examinations can be sat outside the UK. For example, there are IGCSE examination centres in most countries. If you wish to study for a GCSE or A Level qualification, then you will need take your examinations in the UK.
What age is Grade 9 in USA?
Year / Grade Placement
| Age | UK Years | US/International Grades |
|---|---|---|
| 12 – 13 | Year 8 | 7th Grade |
| 13 – 14 | Year 9 | 8th Grade |
| 14 – 15 | Year 10 | 9th Grade (Freshman) |
| 15 – 16 | Year 11 | 10th Grade (Sophomore) |
Are GCSEs only in the UK?
The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is an academic qualification in a particular subject, taken in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. State schools in Scotland use the Scottish Qualifications Certificate instead. Private schools in Scotland may choose to use an alternative qualification.
Where can I give GCSE exams?
You can usually sit your GCSE and IGCSE exams at your local exam centre which will most likely be schools or colleges that are already presenting their own students for the exam….You can find your local exam centres using these search tools:
- Edexcel.
- AQA.
- Cambridge Assessment International.
Can you take A levels in the US?
For those considering US universities, the American equivalent for A Levels are the AP examinations.
What is 6th grade in America?
United States The sixth grade is the sixth school year after kindergarten. In the United States, sixth grade has been considered the last year of elementary school or the first year of middle school. In some school districts, it’s the last year of intermediate school.
What would 5th grade be in England?
In the United States, the fifth grade is the fifth and last school year of elementary school in most schools. Students are usually 10–11 years old unless the child has been held back or skipped a grade. In England and Wales, the equivalent is Year 6.
What is a GCSE in America?
After 14, it is key that a student complete an appropriate course of education: UK GCSEs, GCSE + A levels, GCSEs + US High School with AP curriculum, US High School + A level exams, or US High School Diploma depending on circumstances and educational goals.
Who changed the GCSEs to 9 1?
the Government
Ahead of the 2017 GCSEs the Government changed the GCSE grading system from A* to G to a numerical system of 9 to 1 (9 being the top grade and 1 being the lowest).
Can I take GCSE privately?
Can you take GCSEs privately? Yes, absolutely. You can choose to sit your exams privately even after being taught in a traditional secondary school.
Is GCSE free for adults?
Adults (19+) who do not have a GCSE grade 4/C or above in either English or Maths are entitled to study these courses for free.
Do I need to study GCSEs and a levels in the UK?
If you wish to study for a GCSE or A Level qualification, then you will need take your examinations in the UK. Please remember that most GCSEs and A Levels have more than one examination paper, and that these may well be spread over several weeks.
What grade is a GCSE equivalent to in America?
However everywhere else in the United States GCSE would be equivalent to 10th grade. Where 16 year old take Ged to drop out of high school. As level is equivalent to 11th grade.
What is the American equivalent of a 16 year old GCSE?
There is no common equivalent to GCSE in the USA; there is no exam at 16. There is no direct equivalent to A-level, though AP gets quite close. I taught at a good school in Nanjing, where many of my students were doing four A-levels, despite English being a second or third language.
Can I study for my GCSEs remotely?
While you’ll need to attend the exam, you can prepare, study and learn remotely using our online GCSE courses. To make sure that you have all the support you need throughout this time, we have dedicated tutors that will help you through every stage of the qualification.