Credential Templates, The Former USSR and the Russian Federation

Program Description:
In the USSR:
• 10 or 11 years, varied historically (see table 13 in the Educational Guide)
• 11 or 12 years in the former Baltic Republics
In the Russian Federation:
• 11 years
Provides Access to in the Home Country:
• Higher or vocational education
• Employment
Placement Recommendations:
UK NARIC (UK)
Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education (10 years): Is considered to be below GCSE /
Standard Grade standard
Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education (11 years): Is considered comparable to GCSE
(grades A*-C) / Credit Standard Grade standard
IERF 2004 (USA)
High school graduation
NOOSR 1992 (Australia)
Completion of Year 12 in Australia
IQAS Recommendations for:
Employment
The Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education generally compares to the completion of
Grade 12 (regardless whether it was a 10, 11, or 12-year system)
Post-secondary Admission
The Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education generally compares to the completion of
Grade 12 (regardless whether it was a 10, 11, or 12-year system)
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