JJohnA
Apologies if I have offended you, or indeed anyone else on here. Certainly this was not my intention.
I've simply been trying to help out on a topic I have some knowledge of. Having been in both education systems I have made sure I know what is what - and as far as I am aware my statements are well founded.
I don't see why you think I have been negative anyway. Stating the Matric is ahead of GCSEs, but below full A-Levels is factual. The standard of the Matric has declined in the past decade - as has the standard of GCSEs and A-Levels, fact. Private school qualifications are regarded more highly than public school qualications, in any country; fact. What do you say?
Just thought my comments might help.
FA