I am planning to do my bachelor's in germany, after 13 years of schooling in india. After 12th, I have recently completed one years of online BCA degree from Shoolini University, I am now going to apply for APS. Will this online degree valid for APS ?.

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You are planning to enroll in bachelor studies at Germany following twelve years of school and an additional one year of B.C.A. online courses at Shoolini University in India. You need to apply for Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) certification but you doubt whether an online degree will be accepted here.

Key Points to Consider:

1. German University Admission Requirements:

German universities demand students to possess the Abitur certificate which students earn at the end of secondary school after completing either 12 or 13 years of education.

All international students must obtain a qualification that corresponds to the German Abitur. Many education institutions do not accept students with just 12 years of post-GCSE education as equivalent to a German Abitur certificate and might need supplementary qualifications and exams assessments.

2. APS Certification:

As part of their functions the APS carries out document and qualification verification services for students from India and other select nations who want to study in Germany. The main function of the APS centers on authenticating academic documents regardless of the education delivery method which can be either online or in-person.

3. Recognition of Online Degrees:

Different German educational institutions follow various approaches to acknowledge online academic credentials. Specific universities allow admission of web-based qualifications as other institutions doubt their validity. You need to verify how particular universities handle online learning through direct communication.

Recommendations:

You must contact APS for verification regarding the suitability of your Shoolini University online B.C.A. year as a qualification for APS certification.

Make contact with the acceptance offices of German universities where you plan to enroll. The entry requirements of universities become clear through discussions with them because they will specify what you need along with your qualifications to meet program admission standards.

Enough evidence shows that your current qualification level falls short of German entry requirements so you need to conduct additional qualifications through studies or preparatory courses.