Ever wondered what WAEC is equivalent to in the UK? You will find out in this article.
Educational institutions that accept it for studying abroad have also been listed below. Let’s dive right in;

What is WAEC equivalent to in the UK?
WAEC is equivalent to the UK’s GCSE/GCE O Level, provided grade 1 – 6 is achieved on a subject-for-subject basis. Luckily for you, this is one of most universities’ basic requirements.
Can WASSCE be accepted for admission in the United Kingdom? Find out below…
Is WAEC accepted in the UK?
WAEC is accepted in the UK if you want to use it for admission. Not all universities in the United Kingdom accept WASSCE for admission. Some universities like Queen Mary University accept it for only foundation programs (which are done for 1 year).
You also need to have a good WAEC result before you can apply. At least 5/6 credits are needed (English & Mathematics included).
If you pass your English well, you don’t need to do IELTS. Note that some universities may need results of exams like; TOEFL, IGCSE, SAT, etc.
Universities in the UK that accept WASSCE results
The following universities accept WAEC results from Nigerians, Ghanaians, etc. I have done a good amount of research to ensure they genuinely accept these results.
- University of East Anglia
- Oxford University
- University of Plymouth
- University of Manchester
- Middlesex University
- University of Sheffield
- Swansea University
- University of Leicester
- London South Bank University
- University of Kent
- London Metropolitan University
More universities accept WASSCE in the United Kingdom. Always make sure you check the admission requirements on their website before applying.
Is WAEC equivalent to A-Level?
No, it is not equivalent to A-level in foreign countries like the United Kingdom. WAEC is, however, equivalent to GCSE, as I mentioned before.
Results like Cambridge A-level (done in Nigeria) are equivalent to A-level abroad.
Is WAEC better than NECO for studying abroad?
Yes, WAEC is better than NECO in 2023. As far as studying abroad is concerned, most, if not all, foreign universities prefer WASSCE results to NECO results.
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Can waec and neco be combine to study abroad
Most institutions abroad don’t accept the combination of waec and neco for admission
Please is there any year restriction on waec result or once you have it you have it?
My result is 1993 just to let you know
Thanks for sharing this bro
I really want to study abroad cuz of my course I wrote my waec 2020
Can I combine two waec result to study abroad?
No
Pls, I really want my child to study and l am planning presently for him to go for A’level here in Nigeria before starting the processing, I think that will help right?
Yeah, sure. Most UK unis accept the Cambridge A’ level result from international students.
Do UK medical schools accept AP instead of A-levels?
My WAEC result was issued in 2013, can i still apply for universities in UK?
Can WAEC be used for sponsorship?I mean can Waec be used as proof of English?
Good morning
Please I want to ask what waec want
Answering almost all questions correct didn’t give me a 1 in the bece
I don’t get it
They want us to write what they want not what our teachers has taught us
How can we know the answer u want
We write what our teachers taught us but don’t get ones why?
You wrote what you think was okay. Following the marking’s guide, markers may see it differently.
Pls can you share the grade equivalent of WAEC TO GCSE?
The WAEC and GCSE are both standardized exams, but they have different grading systems. Therefore, there isn’t a direct grade equivalent between the two.