International Comparisons database updates – October 2019: Focus on Africa

Opportunities for international student recruitment and partnerships in Africa were discussed in a number of sessions at the UKNARIC19 annual conference earlier this week. In his session ‘Opportunities in Africa’,…

International Comparisons database updates – August 2019

The UK NARIC International Comparisons database is continually updated to reflect changes and developments in education systems around the world, and to enhance the information available to our members. Here’s…

International Comparisons database updates – July 2019

The UK NARIC International Comparisons database has information on the education systems of 209 countries and territories. This information is continually updated in a number of different ways. Education system…

International Comparisons database updates – June 2019

June was another busy month for updates to the International Comparisons database. Comprehensive updates Two country files were updated in full: Benin and Turkey. One of Africa’s most stable democracies,…

UK NARIC information and data: what’s new for 2019?

The UK NARIC 2019 Information Development Plan details the updates and developments that will be made to information and databases throughout this year.  UK NARIC members can view the Plan…

How does the Chinese Gaokao compare with A level?

UK universities may be looking at whether to accept applicants from China who have taken the Chinese National College Entrance Examination, commonly known as the Gaokao (高考),for direct admission to…

Why has UK NARIC changed its guidance on Pakistani Bachelor degrees?

Following a thorough review, UK NARIC has changed its comparability for Pakistani four-year Bachelor degrees from British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree to British Bachelor degree standard. The new guidance has been…