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For detailed requirements please consult the Government Notice, Department of Education: Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997) No.1317 dated 5 December 2008.  \nSummary of USAf minimum admission requirements for exemption for Bachelor Degree purposes  \n\n| Complete\u003Cbr>exemption | Number of required subjects | Minimum qualification\u003Cbr>combination | Minimum grade required | Subject group requirements | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Cambridge International A Level | 5 | 2 subjects at A Level\u003Cbr>PLUS\u003Cbr>3 subjects at IGCSE/O Level | E | Students must choose ONE subject from each of Groups I, II and III at either A Level or IGCSE/O Level. The fourth and fifth subjects for either A Level or IGCSE/O Level may be taken from any of the groups. | More than one subject can be chosen from a group providing that\u003Cbr>the minimum\u003Cbr>requirements\u003Cbr>have been met. |\n|  |  |  | C |  |  |\n| Cambridge International A Level | 4 | 3 subjects at A Level\u003Cbr>PLUS\u003Cbr>1 subject at IGCSE/O Level | E | Students must choose ONE subject from each of Groups I, II and III at either A Level or IGCSE/O Level. The fourth subject for either A Level or IGCSE/O Level may be taken from any of the groups. |  |\n|  |  |  | C |  |  |\n| Cambridge International AS Level | 5 | 4 subjects at AS Level\u003Cbr>PLUS\u003Cbr>1 subject at IGCSE/O Level | D | Students must choose ONE subject from Group I or II and another TWO subjects from two of Groups III, IV and V. English First Language must be offered and passed at an appropriate level.\u003Cbr>N. B. Two languages must be offered to qualify for complete exemption. | More than one\u003Cbr>subject can be\u003Cbr>chosen from a\u003Cbr>group providing that the minimum requirements have been met.\u003Cbr>Two examination sittings only. Where a subject\u003Cbr>is not examined in Oct/Nov session the following or preceding June\u003Cbr>session will be\u003Cbr>regarded as the same sitting. |\n|  |  |  | C |  |  |\n| Cambridge AICE | 5 | 5 subjects at AS Level\u003Cbr>(full credit) | D | Students must achieve passes in:\u003Cbr>– English Language\u003Cbr>– at least one subject from Group II\u003Cbr>– at least one of the following:\u003Cbr>Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, 3rd Language\u003Cbr>The fourth and fifth subjects may be taken from any of the groups. |  |\n| Cambridge HIGCSE | 5 | 4 subjects at HIGCSE\u003Cbr>PLUS\u003Cbr>1 subject at IGCSE/O Level | 3 | Students must choose ONE subject from Groups I or II and TWO subjects from two of Groups III, IV or V.\u003Cbr>The fifth subject for either HIGCSE or IGCSE/O Level may be taken from any of the groups. English Language must be passed at HIGCSE Level.\u003Cbr>N. B. Two languages must be offered to qualify for complete exemption |  |\n|  |  |  | C |  |  |\n| NSSC | 5 | 4 subjects at Higher NSSC\u003Cbr>PLUS\u003Cbr>1 subject at NSSC Ordinary Level | 3 | Students must choose ONE subject from Groups I or II and TWO subjects from two of Groups III, IV and V at Higher NSSC. The fifth subject for either Higher NSSC or NSSC Ordinary Level may be taken from any of the groups. English Language must be passed at Higher NSSC Level with a 3.\u003Cbr>N. B. 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