The German equivalent of GCSEs is the "Mittlere Reife" (Realschulabschluss), which is obtained after completing 10 years of schooling. The equivalent of A levels is the "Abitur," which is obtained after completing 12 or 13 years of schooling, depending on the state.
No, an English Language CSE is not equivalent to a Level 2 qualification. CSEs were part of the old British education system and are now considered below the equivalent of a Level 2 qualification, which is typically equivalent to GCSEs.
The French equivalent for GCSEs is the DNB (diplôme national du brevet). At the end of 3ème (9th grade), all students have to take written tests in French, History, Geography, Civics and Maths, plus one foreign language for international sections. The result of the test also takes into account the grades obtained throughout the year in French, Maths, Music, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, PE, Computer science, Foreign language 1 and 2 (for most students, English and Spanish) and Art - all of them being compulsory. Pupils studying Latin, Ancient Greek or a regional language will also be graded in these fields. For 2011, an additionnal exam in Art history has been added to the list.
No, an English Language CSE is not equivalent to a Level 2 qualification. CSEs were part of the old British education system and are now considered below the equivalent of a Level 2 qualification, which is typically equivalent to GCSEs.
GCSEs and A levels =(
No specific GSCEs but A Levels will matter.
sciences and maths
In Germany, the equivalent of GCSEs and A-levels are called "Abitur" and "Mittlere Reife," respectively. The "Mittlere Reife" is typically obtained after completing secondary education at around age 16, similar to GCSEs. The "Abitur," required for university admission, is taken after completing the upper levels of secondary school (Gymnasium) and involves a series of exams at around age 18 or 19.
For GCSEs, which is what they are called in the UK, mathematics is compulsory.
French students have the equivalent of the GCSEs.
You should do English Language and English Literature.
7-8 is average, some schools will go in for up to 10. Usually kids with insanely high numbers of GCSEs do them out of school, or do them early. In some cases they speak a foreign language at home, so its easy for them. I wouldn't worry too much about the number of GCSEs you take, just make sure that you get good grades. Universities look to make offers based off your A levels anyway. For more information see How many GCSEs link.
O levels are just another name for GCSEs. you have the option to either go to work after your O levels or take your A levels
an exam (equivalent to the English GCSEs)
Well, A-level is the more advanced, being taken at college or sixth form, afetr your GCSEs. However, your GCSEs are also important, as both employers and universities take your GCSE and A levels into consideration. It is common to take around 10 GCSEs and 3-4 Alevels.