Admission standards

University admission in British Virgin Islands

Official minimum entry requirements and the school system, from the country's UNESCO classification and national sources.

As classified by the country with UNESCO (ISCED 2011), reference year 2021. Universities may set higher requirements.

Upper secondary school (Grades 10, 11, 12)3 years, from age 15
Minimum entry: Successfully complete Lower Secondary / Grade 9
Awards: Secondary school diploma

Certificate of achievement2 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Secondary school certificate
Awards: Certificate of achievement
Certificate of higher education2 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Secondary school certificate
Awards: Certificate of higher education
Certificate of continuing education2 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Secondary school certificate
Awards: Certificate of continuing education
Associate of arts3 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Secondary school certificate
Awards: Associate of arts degree
Associate of science3 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Secondary school certificate
Awards: Associate of science degree