Level 3 shows how much you know about a certain subject, it's often in Years 12 and 13.

Examples of Level 3 qualifications include: 

• A level (grades A, B, C, D or E) 
• AS level 
• Tech level 
• Level 3 awards, diplomas and certificates 
• Level 3 NVQ 
• Music grades 6, 7 and 8 
• Advanced apprenticeships 
• Access to higher education diploma 

You can find out more about different levels of education on the NI Direct website by clicking the logo below:

If you need help with understanding your education and your future, you can get free advice from the UCAS website or from talking to the careers adviser at your school. 

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