1 Where are you studying?
The form asks for GCSEs and BTECs, then A levels, a BTEC or a T Level. The form asks for GCSEs (with letter grades) and BTECs, then A levels, a BTEC or the Welsh Bacc. The form asks for GCSEs and BTECs (Years 11 and 12), then A levels or a BTEC (Years 13 and 14), with letter grades including C*. The form asks for National 5s, then Highers and Advanced Highers.
2 What are you doing now? GCSEs or BTECs (Year 10 or 11) GCSEs or BTECs (Year 10 or 11) GCSEs or BTECs (Year 11 or 12) National 5s (S3 or S4) A levels, a BTEC or a T Level A levels, a BTEC or the Welsh Bacc A levels or a BTEC (Year 13 or 14) Highers or Advanced Highers (S5 or S6) I've finished school or college I've finished school or college I've finished school or college I've finished school or college Something else, like Functional Skills or qualifications from outside the UK Something else, like Functional Skills or qualifications from outside the UK Something else, like Functional Skills or qualifications from outside the UK Something else, like Functional Skills or qualifications from outside the UK
The Grade Matcher checks GCSE, BTEC, A level, T Level and Scottish grades. Many employers also accept "equivalent" qualifications, like Functional Skills Level 2, an Access to HE Diploma or qualifications from outside the UK, so ask them. Enter any grades below that you have. Results that depend on qualifications you haven't entered will say "Check".
3 Your GCSEs and BTECs
Your GCSE grades are Numbers (9 to 1) Letters (A* to G)
Maths Not taking it 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A* A B C* C D E F G
English Not taking it 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A* A B C* C D E F G
Best science (or combined) Not taking it 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A* A B C* C D E F G
BTECs and other vocational courses, instead of or as well as GCSEs For example a BTEC Tech Award, BTEC First, Cambridge National or WJEC Vocational Award. Don't count them in the GCSE boxes above.
Course 1 grade None Level 2 Distinction* Level 2 Distinction Level 2 Merit Level 2 Pass Level 1 (any grade)
Course 2 grade None Level 2 Distinction* Level 2 Distinction Level 2 Merit Level 2 Pass Level 1 (any grade)
Course 3 grade None Level 2 Distinction* Level 2 Distinction Level 2 Merit Level 2 Pass Level 1 (any grade)
4 After GCSEs
A levels
A level 1 None Maths Further maths Physics Chemistry Biology Computer science General studies Another subject
Grade Grade A* A B C D E
A level 2 None Maths Further maths Physics Chemistry Biology Computer science General studies Another subject
Grade Grade A* A B C D E
A level 3 None Maths Further maths Physics Chemistry Biology Computer science General studies Another subject
Grade Grade A* A B C D E
A level 4 None Maths Further maths Physics Chemistry Biology Computer science General studies Another subject
Grade Grade A* A B C D E
BTEC Nationals and Cambridge Technicals
Qualification 1 None BTEC National Cambridge Technical
Size Size Extended Certificate (1 A level) Diploma (2 A levels) Extended Diploma (3 A levels)
Grade Grade
Qualification 2 None BTEC National Cambridge Technical
Size Size Extended Certificate (1 A level) Diploma (2 A levels) Extended Diploma (3 A levels)
Grade Grade
Welsh Bacc (Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales) None A* A B C D E
T Level overall grade None Distinction* Distinction Merit Pass (C or above on the core) Pass (D or E on the core)