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This page contains details of the Cambridge Pre-University (Pre-U) Certificate.
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About the qualification
The Pre-U Certificate is a two-year linear qualification, which is considered equivalent to GCE A-Levels. Many students taking Pre-U certificates will also be taking GCE A-Levels. For admission purposes, it is acceptable for students to offer a mixed portfolio of GCE A-Levels and Pre-U certificates.
Entrance Requirements
| A-level grades | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| A*A*A | Pass at grades D2, D2, D3 in three principal subjects. |
| A*AA | Pass at grades D2, D3, D3 in three principal subjects. |
| AAA | Pass at grades D3, D3, D3 in three principal subjects. |
| AAB | Pass at grades D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects. |
| ABB | Pass at grades D3, M1, M1 in three principal subjects. |
Please note that the A*A*A requirement has only been approved for the Mathematics Department and Computer Sciences
| A-level grade | Individual subject grade equivalent (D2, D3, M1,M2, M3, P1, P2, P3 min) |
|---|---|
| A* | D2 in principal subject |
| A | D3 in principal subject |
| B | M1 in principal subject |