In Pakistan, after finishing Matriculation in grade 9 and 10, the students 17 to 19 years in grade 11 and 12 take the Higher Secondary examination. The Higher Secondary School Certificate is subdivided in Science and non-Science programs. The students concentrating in Science programs are awarded Faculty in Science (F.Sc.) while others are awarded Faculty in Arts (F.A.) certificate. The Higher Secondary Schools are Junior colleges or Intermediate colleges in Pakistan. These certificates are equivalent to the High school diploma in USA and to GCE A Level in England.

Pakistan School Bahrain Offers following programs in HSSC level:

• Pre – Medical
• Pre – Engineering
• Science General Group
• Commerce Group
• Humanities Group