Secondary
Credentials of
South Asia
OACAC 2015
University of Oregon
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Amy M. Ullrich, Evaluator, ECE Inc.
Steven Risch, Director of International
Admissions, Old Dominion University
Susan Whipple, Assistant Director
Office of International Education,
Marquette University
Focus Countries
• Pakistan
• India
• Nepal
• Bangladesh
• Sri Lanka
Questions to be answered in this
session:
• What makes each of these country’s secondary
education systems unique and what does their
documentation look like?
• How has the British secondary education system been
incorporated within the traditional South Asian
systems?
• What documentation is preferred for admissions
purposes?
• What resources can I use for document verification?
Pakistan
Secondary Education Structure of
Pakistan
British Secondary System in Pakistan
Pakistan Secondary & Intermediate
Education General Grading Scale
SSC / HSC / Intermediate
US equivalent
60-100
A
50-59
B
40-49
C
33-39
D
0-32
F
Close-up
Secondary Education
Board of Secondary
Education, Karachi
S.S.C. Part I (Class IX)
Examination Statement
of Marks 2010
Secondary Education
Board of Secondary Education,
Karachi
Statement of Marks
For the S.S.C. Examination
Annual 2011
Science Group
Secondary Education
Board of Intermediate &
Secondary Education, Lahore
Secondary School Certificate
Annual Examination 2012
Science Group
British O-Levels
Completed in Pakistan
Higher Secondary
Education
Board of Intermediate
Education, Karachi
Higher Secondary
Certificate Examination
(HSCE)
2012
Science Group
Higher Secondary
Education
Board of Intermediate
Education, Karachi
Higher Secondary
Certificate Examination
(HSCE)
2012
Reverse
Science Group
Statement of Marks
Board of
Intermediate
Education Karachi
H.S.C. Part I & II
Intermediate
Examination
(Annual 2013)
Higher Secondary
Education
Board of Intermediate &
Secondary Education,
Peshawar
Intermediate (Annual)
Examination
2013
Pre-Engineering Group
(Part-II)
British A-Levels
Completed in Pakistan
Pakistan Secondary Verification
Resources
Ministry of Education, Pakistan http://www.moe.gov.pk/ (not currently working)
-Inter Board Committee Chairmen (IBCC)
**Matriculation/SSC and Intermediate/HSC documents can be attested by the IBCC:
Phone No: + 92 (51) 9250452, 9235020
http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/Attestation.htm (not currently working)
International Education Guide: Islamic Republic of Pakistan, prepared by
the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Alberta Employment and
Immigration
-PDF download available at:
https://work.alberta.ca/Immigration/international-education-guides.html
Selected Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education
(complete listing can be found on the IBCC website):

-Karachi: http://www.biek.edu.pk/
-Islamabad: http://www.fbise.edu.pk
-Lahore: http://www.biselahore.com/index.htm
-Peshawar: http://www.bisep.com.pk
-Rawalpindi: http://www.biserwp.edu.pk
India
India at a Glance
• Population: 1.2 billion (2011
estimate)
• 50% of India’s population is
below age 25
• Capital: New Delhi
• Languages of Instruction:
English and Hindi are the
nation's two official
languages, though regional
languages (such as Gujarati,
Malayalam or Urdu) are very
common, especially at the
primary level
Indian Secondary Education System
Secondary Grading
If no grading information is available,
ECE uses the most common scale:
First Class: 60% - 100%
Second Class: 50% - 59%
Pass Class: 40% - 49%
Condoned Pass: 35% - 39%
Using the example on the right,
remember to convert marks obtained
to percentages before applying the
equivalent grading scale.
Secondary Grading
continued…
This Gujarat HSCE lists grading
information on the bottom left of
the document.
Grade One (With Distinction)
70% and above
Grade One
60% - 69%
Grade Two
45% - 59%
Grade Three
all passing grades below 45%
Secondary Class Ranking
Central Board of Secondary Education
A-1 Top 1/8th of the passed candidates
A-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
B-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
B-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
C-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
C-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
D-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
D-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates
E Failed candidates
The nation wide central boards, especially the Central Board of Secondary Education have the reputation
as being the most rigorous examination boards in India, and typically attract the strongest students.
Sample All India Secondary School Examination, issued by
the Central Board of Secondary Education
CBSE, Delhi
Secondary School
Examination
(2011-2013)
new format
Sample All India Senior School Certificate
Examination, issued by the Central Board of
Secondary Education
Sample Documents from
Andhra Pradesh State (Newer format ~ 2010)
Sample of 2nd Year Intermediate
Education Certificate –Andhra Pradesh
State
Sample Documents from Gujarat State
Higher Secondary Education conducted by
Universities
Some universities offer their own
higher secondary examinations.
Known as:
Pre-Degree Examination
Pre-University Examination
Pre-Professional Examination
Pre-Medical Examination
Pre-Engineering Examination
Pre-Agricultural Examination
If the university is recognized,
consider any secondary exam they
offer recognized.
The AIU Handbooks have detailed
information on any secondary
level programs a university may
offer.
Recognized State and Central Boards of Secondary
Education
India Secondary Online
Verification Resources
• Central Board of Secondary Education
(check results online from 2004-2014 in “Old Result Verification” link)
http://www.cbse.nic.in/welcome.htm
• Goa State Examinations Results (SSC & HSC current results 2015)
http://goaresults.nic.in/
• Government of Tamil Nadu (SSC & HSC current results 2015)
http://tnresults.nic.in
• Directorate of Government Examinations Andhra Pradesh (SSC current
results 2015)
http://mahresult.nic.in/
Central Board of Secondary Education
(check results online from 2004-2014 in “Old Result Verification” link)
Nepal
Nepal: Basic Facts
Population: 26.6 million (2011 Nepal census)
Capital: Kathmandu
Languages of Instruction: Nepali (official language) and English (103 other various languages and
dialects)
Nepal Calendar: To verify the year in Nepal, add 57 years to our year (e.g. 1998 + 57 = 2055 year in
Nepal).
Nepalese Secondary Education System
Reference: “Online
Guide to
Educational
Systems Around the
World-Nepal”
NAFSA, Submitted
by Aaron Bixler
2009
British Secondary Education System in Nepal
Secondary Grading
Higher Secondary Certificate or
Proficiency Certificate
US grade 12
**Grading scales may differ by time period of issue and institution in Nepal.
The minimum passing grades may also vary by institution and type of
program.
Sample School
Leaving Certificate
Examination (SLCE)
Mark Sheet
Higher Secondary
Education Provisional
Certificate and Academic
Transcript
Proficiency
Certificate
Academic
Transcript
-issued by Tribhuvan
University
-Science and
Technology section
-note Certified Copy
Attestation by the
USEF-Nepal office
Updates on Education in Nepal
since the April 25, 2015 Earthquake
-most extensive damage occurred to primary and secondary schools (approx. 6,000 public schools buildings
& 500 private school buildings destroyed)
-hardest-hit areas (districts of Gorkha, Dhading, Nuwakot, Kavre, Sindhupalchok, Dlakha and Ramechhap) has
indefinitely postponed the HSEC Grade 11 and Grade 12 examinations due to the majority of examination
centers being destroyed
-in other areas the HSEB Class 11 &12 examinations were rescheduled for:
-June 3-14, 2015 (Class 12)
-June 16-27 (Class 11)
-during the rescheduled examinations some centers had medical teams “to cope with any medical
emergencies that might [have occurred] among the panic-stricken students who have just experienced the
large scale death and devastation…”
-British-based AS and A level examinations for students in Nepal were cancelled and the student will be able
to take the examinations in November
-Due to the widespread destruction of the Tribhuvan University administrative buildings and constituent
colleges (whom administer the secondary school and proficiency certificate examinations), initially all TU
examinations were postponed, but some classes resumed in June
http://www.aacrao.org/resources/resources-detail-view/nepal--earthquakes-close-institutions
Nepal Secondary Verification
Resources
USEF Nepal: http://www.fulbrightnepal.org.np/eac-14.html
“TRANSCRIPT ATTESTATION
In Nepal, most students receive only a single original (“official”) copy of transcripts
and certificates. When applying to U.S. colleges, students send attested photocopies
in place of official transcripts. Unfortunately, fake transcripts are on the rise in Nepal.
Please encourage Nepali students applying to your college to send you copies of
their original documents attested either by USEF-Nepal or the issuing university or
examination board. USEF-Nepal attests hundreds of documents daily, scrutinizing
each one before attesting copies, and verifying results with issuing boards when
necessary. USEF-Nepal’s attestation services have been available to Nepali students
for over twenty-five years. Many U.S. universities are already insisting on USEF-Nepal
attested copies of academic documents.”
Fax:(+977-1) 4410-881
Email: adviserusef@fulbrightnepal.org.np
Verification Resources continued…
Ministry of Education and Sports (SLC Examinations): http://www.moe.gov.np/
Fax No. (977)-(1)-412199, 418673, 414887
email: infomoe@most.gov.np
Higher Secondary Education Board (Higher Secondary
Certificates/Examinations): http://www.hseb.edu.np/
Results can be obtained on their website with the student’s symbol number and date
of birth (http://www.hseb.edu.np/site/results)
Tribhuvan University: http://www.tribhuvan-university.edu.np/
Rector and Registrar Contact Information
Fax:(977-1)4331964
Email: rectoroffice@tribhuvan-university.edu.np
Email: registraroffice@tribhuvan-university.edu.np
Sample Verification
Letter from USEF
Nepal
Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Basic Facts
Basic Facts
• History: in 1947, West
Pakistan and East Bengal
(predominantly Muslim)
separated from India and
became Pakistan. In 1955 East
Bengal became East Pakistan.
In 1971 East Pakistan was
renamed Bangladesh.
• Population: 161 million
(2012 estimate)
•Capital City: Dhaka (until
mid-1980s spelled Dacca)
•Languages: Bangla (official,
also known as Bengali),
English
Bangladeshi Secondary Education
System
Reference:
“Online Guide to
Educational
Systems Around
the WorldBangladesh”
NAFSA,
Submitted by
Sonja Bhan 2008
British Secondary Education System in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Secondary Grading
*HSC candidates may take an extra course (fourth subject) for 120 additional
marks
HSC First division may be further divided up as follows:
60%-74% = "A"
75%-79% = "Star"
80%-100% = "Letter" or "Distinction"
Secondary School
Certificate
Examination
Chittagong
2007
Secondary School Certificate Examination, Dhaka 2007
SSCE
Academic
Transcript
Higher Secondary Certificate Examination,
Chittagong 2009
HSCE
Academic
Transcript
School Issued Documents
Bangladesh Document Verification Resources
Online Verification of Bangladeshi Intermediate and Secondary Education Board
Examinations
Ministry of Education of Bangladesh provides online results of Intermediate and
Secondary Education Board examinations (including JSC, SSC, HSC, Diploma in
Commerce and Diploma in Business Studies examinations) from 1996 to present.
Verification site: http://www.educationboardresults.gov.bd/
Other Contact Information:
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Dhaka
Fax: 88-02-508886 or 88-02-9669811*
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Rajshahi
Fax: 88-0721-774428
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Comilla
Fax: 88-081-6438
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Jessore
Fax: 88-0421-73181
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Chittagong
Fax: 88-031-671330
Ministry of Education of Bangladesh (verification link):
Ministry of Education Bangladesh Verification Link Sample
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Basic Facts
Population: 20.3 million (2012 census)
Capital: Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte (but largest city is Colombo)
Languages of Instruction: Sinhala, Tamil, and English (students are now given the option
of which language of instruction they would prefer, so many are choosing English)
Sri Lankan Secondary Education
System
Reference:
“Online Guide
to Educational
Systems
Around the
World-Sri
Lanka” NAFSA,
Submitted by
Ravi Kallur &
Nelum
Senadira 2008
British Secondary Education System in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Educational System Reform
Introduced in 1999, fully implemented by 2000
Age of admission to Primary School is 5
Grade 1-5 = Primary Level (these grades now include Kindergarten)- 5 years
Grade 6-9 = Junior Secondary Level - 4 years
Grade 10-11 = Senior Secondary Level- 2 years
Grade 12-13 = Collegiate Level
Senior Secondary
-student has completed 11 years of formal school years, s/he sits for the O/L exam.
-passes in 6 subjects, including three with C passes, are required to enter the Collegiate Level
Collegiate Level
-leads to University Entrance Examinations
-student studies 4 subjects for two years and then sit for the GCE A/L exam
-students sit for 4 exams and must pass 3 for university admission
-In addition, there are many international schools that coach students for the UK based O/L and
A/L exams
University Grants Commission-Sri Lanka
http://www.ugc.ac.lk/
-policies on university admission and enrollment procedures
Secondary O and A
Level Grading
(2002-present)
Department of
Examinations: General
Certificate of Education
(O Level) Examinations
Department of Examinations: General Certificate of Education
(Advanced Level) Examinations
Sri Lankan
Document
Verification
Resources
Department of Examinations
Sri Lanka
http://www.doenets.lk/exam/
-Input 2011 Index Numbers
from O/L & A/L Examinations to
confirm results
Additional Verification Resources…
For examinations prior to 2011:
Department of Examinations
P.O. Box 1503,
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Telephone:
+94-11-2786200, 2784203/4
Fax : +94 - 112785220
Email : exams@doenets.lk
For verification or documentation assistance and questions:
Education USA/US-SLFC Office:
Adviser: Nelum Senadira
Email: nelum@fulbrightsrilanka.com
Fax: 256-4153
Thank you!!
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