A complete guide to getting your Equivalence certificate

[linkinpark]

umm yeah.. I guess my diploma falls under American Diploma.. actually they objected on the duration of the accreditation, my school got recognised in late 2014 which only covers 2 years until now", 11th & 12th".
And I actually dont reside in Pakistan... my Dad's bro visited the IBCC and submitted the docs

Well I dont have much knowledge on this matter so can't really guide you. I guess an alternative would be to give exams from a different board or retake AD from a different school, maybe?

 

[Meredith Grey]

Well I dont have much knowledge on this matter so can't really guide you. I guess an alternative would be to give exams from a different board or retake AD from a different school, maybe?

Hi, linkinpark!

First off, this is a very helpful guide. I deeply thank you for making it.

Secondly, I am going to start my A2 soon, and I want to get my O-Levels equivalence made soon (to save time later when I apply to universities after my final year). If I get the equivalence made this early, will the form still be valid a year later?

Thirdly, does IBCC offer their services throughout the year or they only operate during July-Sept (when most Pakistani universities have their admissions due). As in, can I just walk over and get my equivalence made any usual day on the calender?

Lastly, if you look at page two of the Equivalence form "Particulars of the Certificate/Diploma for which equivalence is required:-", I can't seem to wrap my head around the lines. What do I fill in here? Can you please guide me on this?

Thank you a lot for taking your time in reading this!

 

[linkinpark]

Hi, linkinpark!

First off, this is a very helpful guide. I deeply thank you for making it.

Secondly, I am going to start my A2 soon, and I want to get my O-Levels equivalence made soon (to save time later when I apply to universities after my final year). If I get the equivalence made this early, will the form still be valid a year later?

Thirdly, does IBCC offer their services throughout the year or they only operate during July-Sept (when most Pakistani universities have their admissions due). As in, can I just walk over and get my equivalence made any usual day on the calender?

Lastly, if you look at page two of the Equivalence form "Particulars of the Certificate/Diploma for which equivalence is required:-", I can't seem to wrap my head around the lines. What do I fill in here? Can you please guide me on this?

Thank you a lot for taking your time in reading this!

I am really glad that this guide helped you!

Yes, you should get it made as soon as you can, it would help you in future like you said. It would be totally valid. I did the same thing too.

Apologies but I am not sure about that. You should CALL them and confirm. Don't email, they don't even read them. Most probably they only operate in these 2-3 months because I remember there was a stampede back when I went to get my O level equivalence. Not sure though.

Sure I can guide you. Since you have done O level, you would fill it like this:
Level of education: second box
Examination system: first box
Duration: 9 years
Medium: English
Name of country: Pakistan
Name of Board: Cambridge International Examinations
Accreditation: Accredited by British Accreditation Council

 

[Meredith Grey]

I am really glad that this guide helped you!

Yes, you should get it made as soon as you can, it would help you in future like you said. It would be totally valid. I did the same thing too.

Apologies but I am not sure about that. You should CALL them and confirm. Don't email, they don't even read them. Most probably they only operate in these 2-3 months because I remember there was a stampede back when I went to get my O level equivalence. Not sure though.

Sure I can guide you. Since you have done O level, you would fill it like this:
Level of education: second box
Examination system: first box
Duration: 9 years
Medium: English
Name of country: Pakistan
Name of Board: Cambridge International Examinations
Accreditation: Accredited by British Accreditation Council

Thank you very much! I have been dying to have these answers. I will call IBBC as fast as I can. I would have to trouble you again to please try to remember that which were those 2-3 months, if you can please.
Again, thank you very much for your substantial reply and your time.

 

[linkinpark]

Thank you very much! I have been dying to have these answers. I will call IBBC as fast as I can. I would have to trouble you again to please try to remember that which were those 2-3 months, if you can please.
Again, thank you very much for your substantial reply and your time.

I just confirmed it from my friend and you can get your equivalence made anytime of the year.
You are welcome.

 

[linkinpark]

*bumping this*

 

[Khawaja Abdul Ahad]

Can we make our Alevel equivalence through the provisional Alevel result sheet? Original A level certificates are issued 2 months after result and NUST is asking the equivalence now.

 

[linkinpark]

Can we make our Alevel equivalence through the provisional Alevel result sheet? Original A level certificates are issued 2 months after result and NUST is asking the equivalence now.

No that is not possible Khawaja. You need to submit the original certificates otherwise you can't get your equivalence. You need to call and ask NUST about it.

 

[DeadlYxDemon]

Well I dont have much knowledge on this matter so can't really guide you. I guess an alternative would be to give exams from a different board or retake AD from a different school, maybe?

So it turns out it wasn't hassle-free at all to get my equivalence certificate on my American High School Diploma, I had to reach out to a higher authority in Islamabad who contacted the IBCC HQ in order to get my equivalency process started at the IBCC in Karachi
the letter from the IBCC regarding approval.

 

[linkinpark]

So it turns out it wasn't hassle-free at all to get my equivalence certificate on my American High School Diploma, I had to reach out to a higher authority in Islamabad who contacted the IBCC HQ in order to get my equivalency process started at the IBCC in Karachi
the letter from the IBCC regarding approval.

Congratulations on it!
Sadly our system is horrible :/

 

[XPFMember]

Can we make our Alevel equivalence through the provisional Alevel result sheet? Original A level certificates are issued 2 months after result and NUST is asking the equivalence now.

You can get a provisional equivalence via your statement of result which is issued in about 2-3 weeks after result if I rightly remember. This provisional equivalence is valid for 3 months, and you can use that for applying to universities.
And get the Equivalence certificate made, once you get the original certificate.

 

[linkinpark]

You can get a provisional equivalence via your statement of result which is issued in about 2-3 weeks after result if I rightly remember. This provisional equivalence is valid for 3 months, and you can use that for applying to universities.
And get the Equivalence certificate made, once you get the original certificate.

Thanks for the information Bhai. I didn't know that neither ever heard of it. o.o

 

[XPFMember]

Thanks for the information Bhai. I didn't know that neither ever heard of it. o.o

I got it made, so I knew it..

 

[linkinpark]

I got it made, so I knew it..

okay perfect. I'll add it in the original post and give your credits.

 

[XPFMember]

okay perfect. I'll add it in the original post and give your credits.

You can do without the credits..

 

[linkinpark]

You can do without the credits..

Already done. Haha no problem!

 

[Hassan (SHT)]

I have heard that equivalency certificate is not given to a candidate if he do his Alevels as a Private candidate. Is it true ? Or if someone here have done alevels privately then please help me

 

[linkinpark]

I have heard that equivalency certificate is not given to a candidate if he do his Alevels as a Private candidate. Is it true ? Or if someone here have done alevels privately then please help me

That's not possible, Hassan because without EC, private students won't be able to get admission in any university. I hope a private candidate can help you since I don't know any.

 

[kungfuPanda]

I have heard that equivalency certificate is not given to a candidate if he do his Alevels as a Private candidate. Is it true ? Or if someone here have done alevels privately then please help me

Who told you that?Good question though since I'm doing Private too I'll ask british council ,I've never heard of that and its probably not true.

That's not possible, Hassan because without EC, private students won't be able to get admission in any university. I hope a private candidate can help you since I don't know any.

Please can you tell me that when we Get our PRI(Provisional result info) do we like get two different result of A'S and A2? or do we get like a new document once the complete A'levels is done?

 

[linkinpark]

Who told you that?Good question though since I'm doing Private too I'll ask british council ,I've never heard of that and its probably not true.

Please can you tell me that when we Get our PRI(Provisional result info) do we like get two different result of A'S and A2? or do we get like a new document once the complete A'levels is done?

Yes, Po that is not true because private students do study in universities that require EC. I'll try to get some information, though.

Well we get our Provisional Results on the result day. Since you're a private student, you'd get your Statement online and you'd print it out. If you give AS and A2 separately then you get separate provisional and separate certificates. If you give A level in one sitting then only 1 statement and 1 certificate. I wrote A level in one sitting so I know.