Statement on Recognition of A-Levels and BTEC awards - Advisory Equivalency Statement

Oct 20, 2026

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Advisory equivalency statement describing how Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. prepares evaluations identifying United States equivalents of UK educational qualifications. It outlines ECE’s role as a private, non-profit organization with over 30 years of applied comparative education research, and its NACES membership and OfQual-linked qualification scope. The report recommends undergraduate-level credit equivalents for GCE A-Levels, BTEC National and Higher awards and explains that conclusions are based on document-quality analysis, with limits regarding professional eligibility and authenticity review.

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Statement on Recognition of A-Levels and BTEC awards

Purpose and scope of ECE evaluations

Recommended US equivalency for UK qualifications

Nature of conclusions and limitations

Training and information platforms

This evaluation report is intended for the interna l use of the requesting inst itut ion . Copies may not be released to the person named in this report . Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-3470 USA [http://www.ece.org](http://www.ece.org) Telephone 414-289-3400 Facsimile 414-289-3411 E-Mail [Eval@ece.org](Eval@ece.org) Statement on Recognition of A-Levels and BTEC awards Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization. We prepare evaluation reports that identify the United States equivalents of educational qualifications earned in other countries. With over 30 years of experience in applied comparative education research, ECE is one of the leaders in the profession, providing a variety of additional services such as customized on-demand training, E-Learning series, public service, publications, and professional development. ECE is a charter member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), an organization incorporated in Delaware in 1987 to establish and maintain professional standards for private credential evaluation services. ECE provides evaluations for educational credentials from the United Kingdom. Among others, we work with qualifications awarded by organizations recognized and registered with the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (OfQual) , a government body responsible for regulating British secondary, Advanced level, and vocational qualifications. We recommend the United States equivalent of undergraduate-level credit for the following qualifications awarded by OfQualregistered providers: • General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level (GCE A-Levels) and International A-levels • BTEC National Certificates (NC) and National Diplomas (ND) • BTEC Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Higher National Diplomas (HND) ECE guarantees that each evaluation report will be prepared by its qualified professional staff. Equivalency conclusions stated in the evaluation report reflect the judgment of ECE based on a thorough document-quality analysis and in-depth research of applied comparative education. Our reports are advisory in nature. We do not provide judgments regarding an individual's ability to qualify for, or practice, a particular profession, nor their eligibility for admission to other educational institutions. An integral part of the evaluation process is the review of an individual's documentation for authenticity, which this general statement of equivalency cannot provide. Assistance in developing your own policies on A-levels, BTEC awards, and other international credentials can be obtained through the following ECE training and informational platforms: ECE e-learning and On-Site training series, The Connection, and The Connection Advantage* : |
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FAQs

What is the purpose of this statement on recognition of A-Levels and BTEC awards?

It explains how ECE prepares evaluation reports to identify United States equivalents of educational qualifications earned in the UK.

Which UK qualifications does ECE recommend for undergraduate-level credit equivalency?

ECE recommends US undergraduate-level credit equivalents for GCE A-Levels and International A-levels, BTEC National Certificates and Diplomas, and BTEC Higher National Certificates and Diplomas.

What are the key limitations of ECE’s evaluation report conclusions?

The conclusions are advisory and reflect document-quality analysis; they do not address an individual’s ability to qualify for or practice a profession, nor admissions eligibility, and they cannot provide authenticity review of submitted documents.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Angel