China

For degrees requiring AAA or AAB at A level: For entry onto our degree programmes applicants are required to take the Gaokao.

Or alternatively, an International Foundation Year programme such as the Leeds Foundation Year, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or A levels.

A separate English Language qualification is required.

Huikao: Applicants from China must have completed a minimum of two years in the Huikao (Senior Secondary School Academic Profiency Test). For applicants who have completed three full years, we will accept Mathematics from the final year (Grade 12) in place of GCSE Mathematics. An average grade of 80% is required for GCSE grade B/5 and 90% for grade A/7. Any student not meeting this requirement would be expected to meet our Mathematics requirement through an additional qualification.

Gaokao: Applicants declaring the Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination (NCEE)) must achieve a minimum overall grade of 78-80% depending on chosen degree programme. These applicants are also required to have completed the Huikao with an overall average of 80%, and achieved the senior high school graduation certificate.

The Maple Leaf World School (MLWS) Program Diploma is also acceptable for entry with a minimum of 80% overall in Grade 12, including a minimum of 75% in Calculus or Pre-Calculus (Mathematics 12) and 70% in English 12.