Levels 2 and 3 align with UK GCSE and A‑level standards, respectively; all others are classified separately.
Levels 4, 5, and 6 correspond to the first, second, and final years of a three‑year UK bachelor’s degree, respectively.
Levels 7 and 8 correspond to UK master’s and doctoral degree standards, respectively.
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