To meet the academic entry requirements for your chosen course at Melbourne Polytechnic, you must have successfully completed a recognised equivalent secondary qualification.
The table below shows overseas secondary qualifications that are considered equivalent to Australian secondary qualifications for admission purposes.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you are still encouraged to apply. We will assess your qualifications as part of the application process and advise whether they meet the entry requirements for your chosen course.
| Country | Qualification Equivalent to Australian Year 12 |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) |
| Cambodia | Upper Secondary Diploma |
| Canada | Provincial High School Diploma |
| China (PRC) | Senior Secondary Graduation Certificate |
| Colombia | Bachillerato |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE |
| India | CBSE/ISC/State Board XII |
| Indonesia | SMA (Senior Secondary School) Graduation Certificate |
| Japan | Upper Secondary Graduation Certificate |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) |
| Korea (South) | High School Graduation Certificate |
| Malaysia | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) |
| Mauritius | Higher School Certificate (HSC) |
| Mexico | Certificado de Bachillerato |
| Nepal | National Examination Board (NEB) Class 12 Certificate |
| Pakistan | Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) |
| Philippines | Senior High School Diploma |
| Singapore | GCE A-Level |
| Sri Lanka | GCE A-Level |
| Taiwan | Senior High School Diploma |
| Thailand | Matthayom 6 |
| United Kingdom | GCE A-Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) |
| United States of America | High School Diploma |
| Vietnam | Upper Secondary Graduation Certificate |
| Zimbabwe | ZIMSEC A-Level |