Latest Updates

Secondary Grading & Tawjihi Apr 17, 2025
Jordan Update

Tawjihi (academic, comprehensive or technical) & Grading Scales Update at Secondary Level
Includes:
- Placement recommendations
- Descriptions of various tracks available
- Credential descriptions
- Sample documents
- Suggested U.S. grading equivalents at secondary & post-secondary levels
Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Education Apr 10, 2025
Philippines Update

Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Education
Includes:
- Placement recommendation
- Author notes and advice
- Credential description and context
Higher Certificate and Advanced Certificate Mar 26, 2025
South Africa Update

Higher Certificate and Advanced Certificate
Includes:
- Placement recommendations
- Author notes
- Credential description
- Entry requirements
Bakalaureusekraad Mar 24, 2025
Estonia Update

Bakalaureusekraad
Details include:
- Details for both pre- and post-Bologna credential of same name
- Length and description of education level
- Placement recommendation
- Submitted from User
Multiple Credentials Mar 4, 2025
South Africa Update

Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree (Honours), and Postgraduate Diploma
Includes:
- Consolidated and clarified placement recommendations
- Author notes detailing suggestions
- Descriptions
Diploma of Higher Studies/Education Diploma Feb 4, 2025
Jordan Update
Diploma of Higher Studies/Education Diploma

Includes:
- Credential description
- Author advice and notes
- Placement recommendation
Integrated Master of Business Administration Jan 15, 2025
India Update

Integrated Master of Business Administration
Includes:
- Credential description
- Similarly named credentials highlighted to minimize confusion
- Placement recommendation
- Author notes
Diploma di Perfezionamento Dec 18, 2024
Italy Update

Diploma di Perfezionamento
Includes:
- Clarification between Corso di Perfezionamento and Diploma di Perfezionamento
- Author notes
- Placement recommendations
Ptychio & Integrated Master Dec 16, 2024
Greece Update

Ptychio & Integrated Master
Includes:
- Credential descriptions -- includes updates to existing Ptychio
- Author notes and details
- Placement recommendations
- Context
Multiple Secondary Credentials Nov 27, 2024
Ukraine Update

Svidotstvo pro zdobuttia bazovoi serednoi osvity & Svidotstvo pro zdobuttia povnoi zahalnoi serednoi osvity
Includes:
- Placement recommendations
- Credential description
- Timeline when issued
- Author Notes & Context for Changes
Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza Nov 7, 2024
Italy Update

Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza/Laurea Specialistica in Giurisprudenza
Includes:
- Credential description
- Dates awarded
- Author details on former naming conventions
Multiple Teaching/Teacher Training Credentials Oct 17, 2024
Uganda Update

Diploma in Education; Grade III Teachers' Certificate; Grade IV Teachers' Certificate; Grade V Teachers' Certificate
Includes:
- Credential descriptions
- Author notes
- Details of various pathways/entry requirements
- Advice on comparability
Diplôme d'Ingénieur Sep 19, 2024
Tunisia Update

Diplôme d'Ingénieur
Includes:
- Credential description
- Author notes
- Dates of issue
- Placement recommendations
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Aug 15, 2024
Uganda Update

Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Includes:
- Credential description
- Author notes
- Placement recommendation
Updated Advice for WASSCE Grading Jul 24, 2024
Liberia Update

Liberia Grading
Includes:
- Updated advice for WASSCE & LSHSCE
- Advice changes may impact some credentials issued since circa 1998
- EDGE User Group (July 2024); Free login required
Updated Grading Scales Jul 23, 2024
Peru Update

Peru Grading Scales
Includes:
- 20-point numeric scale & letter grade scale at secondary education
- Postsecondary grade points, descriptors, translations and suggested U.S. Equivalencies
Updated Advice for WASSCE Grading Jul 22, 2024
Gambia, The Update

The Gambia Grading
Includes:
- Updated advice for WASSCE credentials
- Timeline clarifications
- Mentioned during EDGE User Group (July 2024); Free login required
Updated Advice for WASSCE Grading Jul 22, 2024
Nigeria Update

Nigeria Grading
Includes:
- Updated advice for WASSCE credentials
- Timeline clarifications
- Mentioned during EDGE User Group (July 2024); Free login required
Updated Advice for WASSCE Grading Jul 22, 2024
Sierra Leone Update

Sierra Leone Grading
Includes:
- Updated advice for WASSCE credentials
- Timeline clarifications
- Mentioned during EDGE User Group (July 2024); Free login required
Updated Advice for WASSCE Grading Jul 22, 2024
Ghana Update

Ghana Grading
Includes:
- Updated advice for WASSCE as well as timeline clarifications
- Details on local university admission requirements
- Mentioned during EDGE User Group (July 2024); Free login required

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