Admission & Application

Diploma name 

• General Certificate of Education (GCE) A-levels(A2)/International Advanced A-levels (IAL)

General requirements

• 3 General Certificate of Education (GCE) A-level/A2 level in academic subjects* including Mathematics with grades AAB; and 

• 3 General Certificate of Secondary Education ((I)GCSE) with final grades: A*-B (9-5). 

• Six different subjects in total 
• *Accepted subjects: Accounting, Ancient History, Biology, Business (Studies), Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Computer Science,  Economics, English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature, Environmental Science / Technology, Further Mathematics, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Languages (maximum one), Law, Life and Health Sciences, Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistics. 
• A maximum of one GCE A-level language is allowed. A second language is only accepted if taken as an additional (4th) GCE A-level
• GCE A-levels in English Language, English Literature and English Language & Literature cannot be combined with each other or with another A-level language, unless taken as a 4th A-level.
• Overlapping subjects are counted as one A-level. They can, however, be considered as an additional (fourth) GCE A-level. Examples are:
  • Mathematics and Further Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Information Technology and Computer Science

Mathematics requirement

• If you are in your final year of high school, you must have obtained a minimum score of B for AS-level and you must take mathematics as GCE A level. 
• If you have not taken the AS Mathematics exam, you must have obtained a minimum grade of B based on your interim/progress report obtained in your penultimate year (year before the last year). 
• If you do not intend to take GCE A-level mathematics, you must take a mathematics exam. 
• If you have graduated, you must have obtained a minimum grade of B for GCE A-level Mathematics. If you do not meet this requirement, you must take a mathematics exam.

English language requirement

• Applicants who have obtained or will obtain UK/International A Levels are not required to take an additional English language test, provided the final two years of their secondary school education were fully taught in English (regardless of the country).

• Applicants who completed their prior education in a non-English speaking country are exempt if they obtained (I)GCSE First Language English with a minimum grade of B (5).

• If neither of the above applies, you must take an English language test. 

Selection points

• You will be granted selection points if you have a Grade Average of AAB or higher. If your grades are below this, you will not earn selection points for your final ranking. 

For applicants in the final year of high school: 

• Your Grade Average will be calculated based on your AS grades (if applicable) or the grades of the penultimate year (year before your final year) 

For graduated applicants: 

• Your Grade Average will be calculated based on the final GCE A-level /A2 level exam grades 

Additional requirements

• Predicted grades will not be considered for the evaluation.

• For students who haven't graduated yet:
  • Provide official (I)GCSE certificates and AS certificates (if applicable). If you have not taken GCSEs, you must provide your secondary education grades prior to your A-levels.
  • Certificates must be issued by the relevant official examination boards.
  • If AS grades/certificates are not available, submit an interim or progress report from your penultimate year. 
• For graduates:
  • Always submit the official (I)GCSE certificates, AS certificates (if applicable), and GCE A-level certificates. If you have not taken (I)GCSEs, you must provide your secondary education diploma/grades prior to your A-levels.
  • All certificates must be issued by the relevant official examination boards.
• You must include the RSM diploma statement in your application. This statement must be filled in by your school counselor or school representative. If you have already graduated at the time of applying, the statement is not required.
• In the application, you must submit official grade lists signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted. Ensure that RSM can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations. 

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Disclaimer: These requirements are subject to change without prior notice. No rights may be derived from this publication. Please note that the RSM Admissions Office ultimately decides if the level and content of your education is sufficient and comparable to the Dutch secondary school system.