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Are BTECs equal to A levels?

I've been hearing that a level 3 BTEC is equivalent to 2 or 3 A levels. Is this true because People who have done both A levels and BTECs always say that A levels are harder. If A levels are just a harder equivalent to BTECs why do people do them?
Original post by Bop5
I've been hearing that a level 3 BTEC is equivalent to 2 or 3 A levels. Is this true because People who have done both A levels and BTECs always say that A levels are harder. If A levels are just a harder equivalent to BTECs why do people do them?


It depends which Btec it is what equivalency it will have. They suit some people better as there's no exams.

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