Tag: American high school diploma

What Is the American Equivalent to GCSEs?

• by Eliza Fairweather
• on 4 Dec 2025

GCSEs are UK exams taken at age 16. The closest U.S. equivalent is the high school diploma, earned after four years of coursework. Learn how GCSE grades compare to U.S. grades and why SATs and GEDs aren't the same.