does ECDL actually count as a GCSE?

I have asked many people on whether or not ECDL counts as a GCSE and they all give different answers. Does anybody with the ECDL qualification know? Say you get 5 GCSE's and ECDL, would a job/uni/sixthform count that as 6 GCSEs? Thank you

Reply 1

Samosa and Vada

Yes it is counted as equivalent of level 2 and therefore a GCSE

Reply 2

isobel_07

Original post by Samosa and Vada

Yes it is counted as equivalent of level 2 and therefore a GCSE

its a level two qualification but not a gcse

Reply 3

Samosa and Vada

Original post by isobel_07

its a level two qualification but not a gcse

My school calls it as gcse.

Reply 4

arjanvirdi

Original post by Samosa and Vada

My school calls it as gcse.

same... hmm

Reply 5

isobel_07

Original post by Samosa and Vada

My school calls it as gcse.

Equivalent. When you get your results it won't say under qualification type GCSE because it isn't a GCSE but an lvl 2

Reply 6

Call.S

EDCL does count towards a GCSE for only this years. Next year it will be disqualified therefor doesnt count as a GCSE

Reply 7

Call.S

It counts as a GCSE for this year but for the next year it will be disqualified as a GCSE

Reply 8

Compost

It's entirely up to the 6th form where you are applying whether they count it or not so ask them.

Reply 9

mikela

Original post by isobel_07

Equivalent. When you get your results it won't say under qualification type GCSE because it isn't a GCSE but an lvl 2

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ pretty much

Reply 10

Steve5427

Nom my college didn't add it as another

Reply 11

joseph_middleton

I'm trying to apply for A-LEvels at Leeds City College and I don't think they count it. It seems to be up to the school/college whether or not to count it. My advice would be to ask your place of education about it.