Minimum Academic requirements summary of most enrolled nationalities:
| Country | Course Packages starting with Certificate 3 or 4 courses at PCBT (ie: Cert 3 + Cert 4 + Diploma of Hospitality + Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management or Cert 4 in Business + Diploma of Business + Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management) | Course Packages starting with Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses at PCBT (ie: Diploma of Leadership and Management + Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management) |
| Australia | Year 11 with a minimum 50% in 4 WACE subjects, plus a minimum C grade in English | Year 12 with a minimum 50% in 4 WACE subjects, plus a minimum C grade in English; or a minimum ATAR of 50 plus a minimum C grade in English |
| Bahrain | General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50% | Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary studies |
| Bangladesh | Secondary School Certificate with a minimum average of 50% | Higher Secondary School Certificate with a minimum average of 50% |
| Bhutan | Bhutan Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum average of 50% | Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum average of 50% |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Medio with an average of 6.0 in 4 subjects | Certificade de Ensino Medio with an average of 7.0 in 4 subjects |
| Brunei, Mauritius | Completion of Form 5 / GCE O- Levels with a minimum of 4 passes | 2 passes in the GCE A-Levels, or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Levels |
| China | Senior Middle 2 (Goa Er) with a minimum average of 50% | Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with a minimum average of 70% |
| Colombia | Bachillerato with a minimum average of 65% | Bachillerato with a minimum average of 70% |
| Egypt | General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50% | Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary studies |
| France, La Reunion | Successful completion of Year 11 | Baccalaureate with an average of 10 |
| Ghana | Completion of GCE O-Levels or equivalent | 2 passes in the GCE A-Levels |
| Hong Kong | Senior Secondary 2 with an average of 50% in 4 academic subjects | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with a minimum 7 points from 3 subjects |
| India | Secondary Certificate (10+1) with a minimum average of 50% | Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) with a minimum average of 50% |
| Indonesia | SMU 2 with a minimum average of 7.0 or 70% | SMU 3 with a minimum average of 7.0 or 70% |
| International Baccalaureate | Year 1 Diploma | Minimum of 20 points from 6 subjects |
| Iran | Completion of High School Diploma or Peeshdaneshgahe | Completion of Peeshdaneshgahe |
| Japan | Completion of Kotogakko Year 2 | High school graduation with an average of 2.5 |
| Jordan | General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50% | Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary studies |
| Kenya | GCE O-Levels with a minimum 4 Ds | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum C grade average |
| Korea | High School Leaving Certificate Year 2 with a D-grade average | High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a C-grade average |
| Kuwait | General Secondary School Certificate with a minimum average of 50% | General Secondary School Certificate with a minimum average of 70% |
| Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe | GCE O-Levels with a minimum 4 Ds | 2 passes in GCE A-Levels, or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Levels |
| Malaysia | Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a minimum of 4 passes | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum 2 passes or Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with a minimum 2Bs and 2Cs or Nilai Gred Mata Pelajaran (NGMP) with a minimum average of 2.0 |
| Macau | High School Leaving Certificate Year 2 with a D-grade average | High School Leaving Certificate Year 3 with a C-grade average |
| Myanmar | Matriculation Examination Pass Certificate | Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary studies |
| Nepal | Secondary Certificate with a minimum average of 50% | Higher Secondary Certificate with a minimum average of 50% |
| Nigeria | Completion of Senior Secondary School examinations (WAEC or NECO) with 5 grades at D7 Level | Completion of Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) with 5 grades at C6 Level |
| Oman | General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50% | Completion 1 year of recognised tertiary studies |
| Pakistan | Secondary Certificate with a minimum average of 50% | Higher Secondary Certificate with a minimum average of 50% |
| Philippines | Successful completion of Grade 11 (from K-12 education system) with a minimum 60% average | Successful completion of Grade 12 (from K-12 education system) with a minimum average of 80% |
| Poland | Successful completion of Year 11 | Successful completion of Matura |
| Russia | Certificate of Secondary Education | Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education with GPA of 3.5 |
| Saudi Arabia | General Certificate of Education with a minimum average of 50% | Completion of 1 year of recognised tertiary study |
| Singapore | GCE O-Levels/N-Levels with a minimum 4 Ds | 2 passes in the GCE A-Levels, or 1 A-Level and 2 AS-Levels |
| Slovakia | Completion of Gymnasia Year 12 | Completion of Gymnasia Year 13 with ‘C’ average |
| Syria | Successful completion of Shahada al-Thanawiyya al-cAmma or Shahadat al-Dirasi al l-cdadiyya al-Amma al Kafa’a or Brevet | Completion of A Levels or 1 year tertiary study |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan O-Levels with a minimum 4 Cs | A minimum 2 passes (S grade) in Sri Lankan A-Levels |
| South Africa | Year 11 with a minimum average of 60% | Aggregate D in National Senior Certificate or Matriculation with a minimum 3 passes in higher level subjects |
| Thailand | Completion of Matayom 5 with a GPA of 2.5 | Completion of Matayom 6 with a GPA of 2.0 in relevant academic subjects |
| Turkey | Devlet Meslek Kise Diplomasi: Completion of High School Certificate | Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi / Lise Diplomasi / On-Lisans Diplomasi: Grade 3 (60%) and above |
| Taiwan | Senior High School (Year 2) with a 60% average | Senior High School with 60% in final year results (Year 3) |
| UAE | GCE O-Levels with a minimum 4 Ds | Completion of Technical Secondary Diploma |
| Vietnam | Year 11 with a minimum average of 6.0 | Year 12 with a minimum average of 6.0 |
| Zambia | Zambian School Certificate/GCE, with a minimum 36 points or better from 6 subjects | Zambian School Certificate/GCE, with a minimum 18 points or better from 6 subjects |
All nationalities:
A – B
Afghanistan:
Baccalauria. Marked on a percentage scale, with 40% being the minimum pass mark.
Argentina:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marking is on a scale of 0-10, with 4-10 being pass marks.
Austria:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marking is on a scale of 1-5 (minimum), with 1-4 being pass marks.
Bahrain:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marking is on a scale of 1-4 (maximum), all are passing marks.
Bangladesh:
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or Intermediate Certificate (Grade XII level).
Belgium:
Completion of two years study towards the Diplome d’Aptitude a Acceder a l’Enseignement Superieur – (3 years duration).
Bolivia:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marking is on a scale of 1-7 (maximum), with 3.6 being the minimum pass mark.
Brazil:
One year study before achieving the ‘Certificado de Conclusao de 2 Grau’ or Completion of the 3rd year of Secondary School/2 Grau.
Brunei:
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate OR Brunei/Cambridge GCE O levels, grades A-E (or 1-8) considered pass marks.
Burma:
Completion of the Basic Education High School Examination/Matriculation (awarded after completion of standard X). (Myanmar)
C – D
Cambodia:
Completion of the Baccalaureate Part I Examinations. Marking scale of 1-20 (maximum), with 10 the minimum pass mark.
Canada:
(Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, New Foundland, North West Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan)
Assessed on a year by year basis Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Where graded results are given A-D or P are considered a pass. With a percentage scale, 50%+ is considered a pass (This applies for all states of Canada)
Chile:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Grading scale of 1-7 (maximum), with 4 as the minimum pass mark. Completion of the 3rd year of secondary schooling (Educacion Media). Secondary schooling covers 4 years after 8 years of Primary.
China:
Completion of Year 2 of Senior High School (also referred to as Senior Middle School). Five subjects passed with marks of 50% and over. Senior High School is normally 3 years duration.
Cyprus: (See GREECE or TURKEY).
Colombia:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marking is on a scale of 1-10 or 1-100, with 5 or 50 being the minimum pass marks.
Costa Rica:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marking is on a scale of 1-100, with 60 as the minimum pass mark.
Czech Republic:
Completion of two years study towards the Maturitni Zkouska/Maturita or Skuske Certificate. Marked on a scale of 1-5 (minimum), with 4 being the minimum pass mark.
Denmark:
Completion of two years study towards the Studentereksamen or Forberedelseseksamen or Handelseksamen or Teknisk Eksamen -(3 years duration in upper secondary school). Marked on a scale of 0-13 (maximum), with 6 as the minimum pass mark.
Dominican Republic:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a percentage scale, with 60% being the minimum pass mark.
E – F
Ecuador:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marking is on a scale of 1-20 (maximum), with 10 as the minimum pass mark.
Egypt:
Completion of two years study towards the General Secondary School Certificate (usually three years duration). Five subjects passed with marks of 50% or greater.
El Salvadore:
Completion of two years study towards the Bachillerato School Leaving Certificate (usually three years duration). Marked on a scale of 1-10 (maximum), with 5 as the minimum pass mark.
Ethiopia:
Completion of the first year (Grade 11) of the Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate (usually two years duration in Senior Secondary). Marked on a scale of 1-100, with 50 as the minimum pass mark.
Fiji:
Fiji School Leaving Certificate or the New Zealand Universities Entrances Examination Certificate (Form 6) with passes in four subjects including English. Marked on a percentage scale, minimum pass is 50%.
Finland:
Completion of two years study towards the Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Lukion Paastotodistus/gymnasiets dimissionsbetyg), which is usually three years duration. Marked on a scale of 4-10, with 5 as the minimum pass mark.
France:
Completion of the Brevet de l’Enseignement General or two years towards the Baccalaureat de l’Enseignement. The marking system is based on a numerical scale of 1-20, with 10 as the minimum pass mark.
G – H
Germany:
Completion of one year’s study towards the Abitur/Reifezeugnis/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (usually two years duration). Marked on a scale of 1 (max) -5, with 4 as the minimum pass mark or on a scale of 0-15, with 4 as the minimum pass mark.
Ghana:
Completion of the West African School Certificate (O Levels). Marked on a scale of A-F, with E being the minimum pass mark. Greece: Completion of two years towards the Apolityrion. The marking system is based on a numerical scale of 1-20, with 10 as the minimum pass mark.
Guatemala:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a percentage scale, with 61% being the minimum pass mark.
Haiti:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a scale of 1-10 (max), with 5 being the minimum pass mark.
Honduras:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a percentage scale, (minimum of 61% needed to pass), or a numerical scale of 1-5 (minimum of 3 needed to pass).
Hong Kong:
Hong Kong Certificate of Education, 5 subjects passed at Grades A-E (or Grades 1-5 with older certificates -numerical grades vary, please consult legend on certificate).
Hungary:
Assessment on a year by year basis. Year 11 = 5 subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a scale of 1-5, with 2 as the minimum pass mark.
I – J
India:
Higher Secondary/School Certificate (Indian School Certificate) OR All India Snr School Certificate Standard XI (YEAR 11).
Indonesia:
SMU/SMA Leaving Certificate -Level II graded on a scale of 1-10 (maximum), with 5 as the minimum pass mark.
Iran: Completion of three years study towards the National High School Diploma (usually four years duration). Marked on a scale of 0-20, with 10 being the pass mark.
Iraq:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Graded on a percentage scale with 50% as the minimum pass mark.
Ireland:
Completion of 5 subjects passed at Ordinary/Standard level in the Leaving Certificate.
Israel:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Grading scale of 1-10 (maximum), with 5 as the minimum pass mark.
Italy:
Completion of four years study towards the Maturita (Matriculation) Certificate (usually five years duration). Marked on a scale of 0-60, with 36 being the minimum pass mark. School work is marked on a scale of 0-10 with 6 as the pass mark.
Japan:
Completion of two years study (Grade 11) towards the Kotagakko – (3 years duration). Grading is on a scale of A-E, with D being the minimum pass mark.
Jordan:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Graded on a percentage scale, with 50% the minimum pass mark.
K – L
Kenya:
Completion of 3 years study towards the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (normally 4 years duration). Graded on a scale of AE.
Kuwait:
Completion of three years study towards Shahadat-al-thanawiya-al-a’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) -(4 years duration)
Lebanon:
Completion of two years study towards Baccalaureat Part II -(3 years duration)
Libya:
Completion of two years study towards the General Secondary Certificate -(3 years duration)
M – N
Malaysia:
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Pelajaran Vokesyenal Malaysia (SPVM), with grades of A(1-2), C (3-6) and P (7-8) being pass marks.
Malta:
Malta General Certificate of Education (O-levels)/Secondary Education Certificate: pass marks are 1 (maximum) -7, Un -Unclassified.
Mauritius:
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate or GCE O levels with grades A-E or 1-8 in five ordinary level subjects.
Mexico:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Graded on a percentage scale, with 60% the minimum pass mark.
Nepal:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Graded on a percentage scale, with 50% the minimum pass mark.
The Netherlands:
Completion of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Students must pass to obtain certificate OR obtain a HAVO Certificate.
New Zealand:
Sixth Form Certificate. (Marking is on a scale of 1-9 with 1-7 being pass marks) OR University Entrance Certificate OR National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2.
Nicaragua:
Completion of four years study towards the Bachillerato en Cienciasy Letras. Marked on a scale of 1-10, with 6.5 as the minimum pass mark.
Nigeria:
West African School Certificate/GCE O level. Grading on a scale of 1-9, 9 being a fail. OR After 1989 completion of Year 11 (Senior School Certificate)
Norway:
Completion of two years study towards the Examen Artium (before 1981) OR Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole (Since 1982)
P – R
Pakistan:
Intermediate Certificate OR Higher Secondary School Certificate.
Papua New Guinea:
Completion of 5 subjects passed at Grade 11 level.
Paraguay:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a scale of 1-5 (max) or 0-10 (max), with 2 and 3 being minimum pass marks.
Peru:
Certificado de Educacion Secundaria Comun Completa. Marked on a scale of 0-20, with 11 the minimum pass mark.
Philippines:
Year 11 = completion of one year’s full time study towards a tertiary degree from a recognised university.
Poland:
Assessed on a year by year basis: Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Level reported by Pass/Fail.
Portugal:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a scale of 0-20, 10 is the minimum pass mark.
Romania:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a scale of 1-10, with 5 being the minimum pass mark.
S – T
Saudi Arabia:
2nd year study towards the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) -(3 years duration in Secondary School)
Scotland:
Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE): five subjects passed in the Standard Grade. Marking is on a seven point scale (1 max to 7), 1 – being a pass.
Sierra Leone:
West African School Certificate or GCE O levels or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate. Graded 1 (max) to 9 (fail). Five subjects passed.
Singapore:
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O level with grades A-E or 1-8 in five subjects.
Somalia:
Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marking is on a percentage scale, 60 per cent being a pass.
South Africa:
Grade 11 or Standard 9 (Completed in Form IV of Secondary School)
South Korea:
Completion of Grade 11 (2nd year of Upper Secondary School)
Soviet Union (Russia):
Assessed on a year by year basis: Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marking is on a scale 1-5 (maximum) with 3 as the minimum pass mark.
Spain:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a scale of 1-10, 5 being the minimum pass mark. Bachillerato Unificado y Polivalente (BUP)/Graduado en Educacion Secundaria.
Sri Lanka:
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (O-levels) in five subjects which must be passed at a grade of credit or distinction.
Sudan:
Completion of 2nd year studies towards the Sudan/Secondary School Certificate – (3 years duration)
Sweden:
Realexamen/Grundskola Certificate. Marked on a scale of 1-5 (maximum), there is no fail grade.
Switzerland:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on various scales: 1-6(max) minimum pass 4; 1-10 (max), minimum pass 6; 6-1 (max), minimum pass 3.
Syria:
Completion of Grade 11 – 5 subjects passed (2nd year studies completed in Upper Secondary).
Taiwan:
Completion of studies in the 2nd year of Senior High School. Grade levels of A-C are considered passing grades.
Tanzania:
Certificate of Secondary Education(CSE)/National Form IV Examination OR Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) or East African Certificate of Education (EACE). CSE is graded A-F, with A-D being passing grades. COSC and EACE are marked 1 (max) to 9 (fail).
Thailand:
Mathayom Suksa 4 (MS4) -graded on a credit system, requiring 100 credits to pass OR Maw 5 (M5), graded on a unit system, requiring 75 units to Pass, or on a scale of 0-4, with 1 being the minimum pass mark.
Turkey:
Completion of the Lise Diplomasi, marking is on a scale of 1-10 maximum, with 5 as the minimum pass mark.
U – Y
Uganda:
Uganda Certificate of Education: Graded A-F, with A-D being passing grades, or 1 (maximum) -9 (fail).
United Kingdom:
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE): five subjects passed at grades A-E OR (Before 1986) the General Certificate of Education (GCE) O levels, with passing grades being A-E.
USA:
Five subjects passed at Grade 11 level. Grading system of A-F is used, with A-D considered passes.
Uruguay:
Completion of two year’s study towards the Bachillerato (3 years duration). Marked on a scale of 1-6 (maximum), with 3 as the minimum pass mark.
Venezuela:
Completion of two year’s study towards the Bachillerato (2-3 years duration). Marked on a scale of 1-20 (maximum), with 10 as the minimum pass mark.
Vietnam:
Vietnamese Baccalaureat Part 1 or assessed on a year by year basis (Grade 11) with passes in five subjects. Where graded results are given, the lower grades may be equated to a lower year level.
West Africa:
West African School Certificate. Marked on a scale of A-F, with E being the minimum pass mark.
Yugoslavia:
Assessed on a year by year basis. Year 11 = five subjects passed after eleven years of schooling. Marked on a scale of 1-5 (maximum), with 2 as the minimum pass mark OR Completion of the third year of secondary school (normally four years duration).
Source: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/vcerecognition/equiquals/equiv-yr11.aspx