INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

North American Country Requirements

Undergraduate Admission and Transfer Standards

Students who meet or exceed the following academic credentials for admission to undergraduate programs are encouraged to apply. Note that satisfaction of minimum academic standards is only one factor in admission decisions. If your country is not listed below please contact our Credential Evaluation Specialist.

Anguilla

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if a certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses, and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00
 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Antigua and Barbuda

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if a certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses, and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent  A 4.00
B Grade II Very good  B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Bahamas

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) (since 1993)
  • The Bahamas High School Diploma option (2014)
Basis of Admission
  • Five Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) passes (at a minimum of Grade C) including English Language and Mathematics OR
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of BGCSE Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of BGCSE Result Slip(s), OR
  • Copies of unofficial transcript(s)

Please note: US High School applicants who are in their final year of high school can be considered for admission based on their partial transcripts. 

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official BGCSE Certificate(s), OR
  • Official final transcripts showing date of graduation.
 

Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) Grading Scale

Bahamas Grading Scale US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A A 4.00
B B 3.00
C B 3.00
D C 2.00
E C 2.00
F D 1.00
G D  1.00
H F 0.00
 
U.S. High School Diploma Grading Scale
Bahamas Grading Scale US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
4.00 A 4.00
3.67 A- 3.67
3.33 B+ 3.33
3.00 B 3.00
2.67 B- 2.67
2.33 C+ 2.33
2.00 C 2.00
1.67 C- 1.67
1.33 D+ 1.33
1.00 D 1.00
0.00 F 0.00
 
Advanced Standing
  • General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-levels)

Up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table: https://www.andrews.edu/services/registrar/students/prior_learning/a-level.html 

 
A-levels Grading Scale
Bahamas Grade US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average
(GPA)
A* A 4.00
A A 4.00
B B 3.00
C B 3.00
D C 2.00
E C 2.00
Ungraded F 0.00
 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: May 2020

Barbados

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if a certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
 
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00
 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Belize

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if a certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Bermuda

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) (O-Levels)
  • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
  • Bermuda High School Diploma
Basis of Admission
  • Five General Certificate of Education (GCE) or International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (at a minimum Grade C) including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of GCSE Certificate(s) OR
  • Copies of GCSE Result Slip(s) OR
  • Copies of High School transcript(s)

Please note: High school applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official IGCSE Certificate(s) OR
  • Official High School transcript showing date of graduation

 

GCSE and IGCSE Secondary School Grading Scale:
Letter Grade US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A* A 4.00
A A 4.00
B B 3.00
C B 3.00
D C 2.00
E C 2.00
F D 1.00
G D 1.00
 
High School Diploma Grading Scale
Number Scale US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
4.00 A 4.00
3.67 A- 3.67
3.33 B+ 3.33
3.00 B 3.00
2.67 B- 2.67
2.33 C+ 2.33
2.00 C 2.00
1.67 C- 1.67
1.33 D+ 1.33
1.00 D 1.00
0.00 F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A-levels)

Up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade.

A-Levels Grading Scale
Letter Grade US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A* A 4.00
A A 4.00
B B 3.00
C B 3.00
D C 2.00
E C 2.00
Ungraded F 0.00

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: May 2020

British Virgin Island

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if a certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998 / O-Levels
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Canada

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
General High School Diploma (title changes from province to province)
  • Alberta: General High School Diploma, Advanced High School Diploma
  • British Columbia: Secondary School (High School) Graduation Diploma
  • Manitoba: Manitoba High School Diploma or Manitoba Senior Years Technology Education Program Diploma
  • New Brunswick: New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: High School Graduation Diploma
  • Northwest Territories: High School Graduation Diploma or School Leaving Certificate
  • Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma (formerly known as High School Completion Certificate)
  • Nunavut: High School Graduation Diploma
  • Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), Secondary School Graduation Diploma (SSGD) or Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma (SSHGD) (last awarded in 1989)
  • Quebec: Québec: Students from Quebec must meet one of the following admission requirements

    1. Completion of high school secondary V (Diplôme d’Études Secondaires (DES))

    • English with a minimum grade of 80%
    • Four (4) additional secondary V courses, three (3) of which must be academic courses
    • An overall average of 80%, with no grade below 75%

    Or     
    2. Collège d’Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)

    • Completion of one (1) year of CEGEP
    • English with a minimum grade of 60%
    • Four (4) additional CEGEP courses, three (3) of which must be academic courses
    • An overall average of 60%, with no grade below 55%
    • No advanced standing will be given

    Or
    3. Collège d’Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)

    • This program represents a total of 13 years of education, encompassing completion of the secondary education cycle as well as postsecondary study and are eligible to receive up to 32 credits advanced standing. For more information, see Advanced Standing section below.
  • Saskatchewan: Record of Secondary Level Standing (Secondary School Diploma)
  • Yukon: High School Diploma
Secondary School/ High School Grading Scale
  • In Canada, the provinces and territories are individually responsible for primary, secondary and higher education. Every province has a Ministry/Department of Education for educational policy, funding and quality assurance. As a result, different provinces and territories employ different grading scales at the secondary level. Please refer to the grading scale on the transcript or check with the International Credential Office. 
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of high school transcripts containing a record of all courses taken and individual grades received (excluding Québec)
  • Copies of the Diplôme d’Études Secondaires (DES) and Diplôme d’Études Collégiales (DEC) containing a record of all courses taken and individual grades received (Québec)
  • Copies of diplomas if graduation date is not listed on the transcript
  • Copies of Authorized word-for-word English translation if documents are in French

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of high school (or can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts. 

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
  • Official high school transcripts (all provinces excluding Quebec)
  • Official Diplome d'Etudes Secondaires or Collegiales (Quebec) 
  • Official transcripts from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 (Quebec)
Advanced Standing (Québec): 
  • The Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC), offered at Collèges d'enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEPs) (Colleges of General and Vocational Education), is required for 3-year university degrees in Quebec. These programs represent a total of 13 years of education, encompassing completion of the secondary education cycle as well as postsecondary study.
  • Up to 32 credits may be articulated as university credit (similar to A-Levels in the UK).
 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
  • French (Quebec)
For more info on The Quebec System, please contact the International Credential Office.
 
Revised: May 2021

Cayman Islands

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if a certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good A- 3.67
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited D 1.00
G GradeVII Very Limited F 0.00

Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Costa Rica

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada or Bachillerato (Diploma of Conclusion of Diversified Education Studies /Title of Graduate of Secondary Education
  • Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada Tecnico Medio (Diploma of Conclusion of Diversified Education Studies/Title of Mid-level Technician)
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
  • Copias de graduation certificate or diploma (For example: Bachiller en Educación Media, Técnico Medio, Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada) issued by the Ministerio de Educación
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official Bachiller en Educación Media, etc
  • Official Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended 
 
Secondary School/Grading Scale
Number Scale Percentage Scale Spanish (English) Translation US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10 90-100 Sobresaliente (Outstanding) A 4.00
8-8.99 80-89.9 Notable (Good) B 3.00
7-7.99 70-79.9 Suficiente (Sufficient) C 2.00
0-6.99 0-69.9 Insuficiente (Insufficient) F 0.00

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Spanish
 

Revised: July 2020

Cuba (Republic of)

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • Bachillerato (The Bachiller and Bachillerato may also appear as Bachiller Academico)
  • Diploma de Graduado de Pre-Universitario (Pre-University Graduate Diploma)
  • The Título de Técnico Medio (Title of Mid-Level Technician)
  • The Título de Perito (Title of Expert)
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
  • Copias de graduation certificate or diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended 
 
Secondary School Grading Scale 1
Number Scale Grade Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
5 Sobresaliente/Excelente (Outstanding/Excellent) A 4.00
4-4.99 Notable/Aprovechado/Bien (Notable/Successful/Good) B 3.00
3-3.99 Aprobado (Pass) C 2.00
0-2.99 Reprobado/Suspenso (Fail) F 0.00
Secondary School Grading Scale 2
Percentage Scale Spanish (English) Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
90.00-100.00 Sobresaliente/Excelente (Outstanding/Excellent) A 4.00
80.00-89.99 Notable/Aprovechado/Bien (Notable/Successful/Good) B 3.00
70.00-79.99 Aprobado (Pass) C 2.00
60.00-69.99 Suficiente (Sufficient) D 1.00
0-59.99 Deficiente (Deficient) F 0.00

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Spanish
 

Revised: May 2020

Dominica

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00

 

Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00
Please Note: Candidates who have obtained grades  I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.

Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Dominican Republic

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • Bachillerato (High School Diploma)
  • Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras (High School Diploma in Science & Letters)
  • Maestro Normal (Primary School Teacher)
  • Bachillerato Técnico Profesional (Technical Professional Baccalaureate)
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
  • Copias de graduation certificate or diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official Bachillerato, etc
  • Official Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended 
 
Secondary School Grading Scale
Letter Grade Percentage Scale Spanish (English) Translation US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A 90-100 Excelente (Excellent) A 4.00
B 80-89.99 Muy Bueno (Very Good) B 3.00
C

70-79.99

 Bueno (Good) C 2.00
D 0-69.99 Deficiente (Fail) F 0.00

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Spanish
 

Revised: July 2020

 El Salvador

US High School Diploma Equivalent
  • Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato General (general academic baccalaureate)
  • The Bachiller/Bachillerato técnico o vocacional (technical or vocational baccalaureate)
  • Diploma de Educación Media (ii) (Diploma of Upper Secondary Education)
  • Título de Bachillerato Pedagógico (Baccalaureate in Teaching)
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
  • Copias de Bachiller/graduation certificate/título/diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official de Bachiller/Bachillerato General, etc
  • Official Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended 
 
Secondary School Grading Scale
Scale 1 Scale 2 Spanish/English Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10 90.00-100 Excelente/Excellent A 4.00
7-8.99 70-89.00 Bastante Bueno/Very Good B 3.00
6-6.99 60-69.99 Bueno/Good C 2.00
1-5.99 10-49.99 Malo/Failure F 0.00

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Spanish
 

Revised: July 2020

Grenada

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if a certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00
Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Guatemala

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras (Baccalaureate in Sciences and Letters) – 3 years
  • Perito en Industrial, Agricola, Contador, etc or Secretaría (Vocational/Technical Secondary School (Upper Secondary) – 3 years
  • Maestro en Educación Preprimaria or Primaria Urbana (Early Childhood/Elementary School Teacher)
  • Maestro en Educación  (Elementary School Teacher)

Note: At the secondary level, students receive three years of general education, called Ciclo Prevocacional, followed by two years of vocational training, called Ciclo Diversifacado, which allows students to "specialize" in one of several professional areas such as education, agriculture, and business. Students who complete the final three years of study receive a Bachillerato, the equivalent of a high school diploma, and are eligible to be admitted to university. Instead of attending Ciclo Diversifcado, students may opt to devote their following three years of study to specialized studies, resulting in a certificates in perito (certification) in industria (industry), agricola (agriculture), or contador (law).

 
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies de Bachillerato/Secondary School Certificate 
  • Copies of all documents must be accompanied by academic records/transcrripts of grades from two or three years of upper secondary education containing a record of all courses taken and individual grades received
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.
 
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official Bachillerato
  • Official Perito or Secretaria 
Secondary School Grading Scale (Public)
Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
90.00 - 100.00 Excelente (Excellent) A 4.00
80.00 - 89.99 Muy Bueno (Very Good) A- 3.67
70.00 - 79.99 Bueno (Good) B 3.00
60.00 - 69.99 Aceptable (Acceptable) C 2.00
50.00 - 59.99 Minimo (Minimal( D 1.00
0.00 - 49.99 Reprobado (Fail) F 0.00
Secondary School Grading Scale (Private)
Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
90.00 - 100.00 Excelente (Excellent) A 4.00
80.00 - 89.99 Muy Bueno (Very Good) A- 3.67
70.00 - 79.99 Bueno (Good) B 3.00
60.00 - 69.99 Aceptable (Acceptable) C 2.00
0.00 - 59.99 Reprobado (Fail) F 0.00
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Spanish
 

Created: May 2022

Guyana

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if a certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00

 

Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00
Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Haiti

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • Certificat de Fin d'Études Secondaire Classiques, Première Partie (Certificate of Completion of Classical Secondary Studies Part 1) (Secondary 12th year - Reformed System) PLUS
  • Certificate de Fin d'Études Secondaire, Deuxième Partie (Certificate of Completion of Classical Secondary Studies Part II) (13th year) OR
  • Certificat de Fin ďEtudes Secondaires Classiques (Baccalauréat II) (Traditional System) *
  • Brevet Supérieur (Technical Secondary School)
Secondary School Grading Scale
Percentage Scale US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
70-100 A 4.00
67-69 A- 3.67
64-66 B+ 3.33
60-63 B 3.00
57-59 B- 2.67
54-56 C+ 2.33
50-53 C 2.00
45-49 D+ 1.33
40-44 D 1.00
0-39 F 0.00

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • French
 

Revised: November 2021

Honduras

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras (High School Diploma in Science and Letters) - Academic track
  • Bachiller Técnico (Technically oriented secondary degree)
  • Maestro or Maestra de Educación Primaria (Elementary School Teaching Degree) (at the secondary level)
  • Perito Mercantil y Contador Público (Expert in business and accounting)

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

  • Copias de Certificado de Estudios/Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
  • Copias de Bachiller certificate/diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Estudios/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

  • Official Bachillerato or Maestro from Ministerio de Educación
  • Official Certificado de Estuidos/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended
  • Copy of the Título (e.g., Perito, Bachiller, etc.), issued by the Ministerio de Educación
 
Secondary Grading Scale Used from 2013 Onwards
Percentage Scale Spanish (English) Translation US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
91 - 100% Avanzado (Advanced) A 4.00
81 - 90% Muy Satisfactorio (Very Satisfactory) B 3.00
70 - 80% Satisfactorio (Satisfactory) C 2.00
36 - 69% Necesita mejorar (Must Improve) F 0.00
  0 - 35% Insuficiente (Insufficient) F 0.00

Alternative Grading Scale Used Primarily in Secondary Schools

Indigenous Grade Percentage Indigenous (English) Translation US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
91 - 100% Sobresaliente (Excellent) A 4.00
81 - 90% Muy Bueno (Very Good) B 3.00
61 - 80% Bueno (Good) C 2.00
  0 - 60% Reprobado, Aplazado (Failed) F 0.00
Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Spanish
 

Revised: October 2020

Jamaica

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00

 

Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses, and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00
Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • English

Revised: April 2024

Mexico

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

  • Certificado de Bachillerato General (General Baccalaureate Certificate)
  • Bachillerato Tecnológico (Technical Baccalaureate)
  • Educación Profesional Técnica (Professional Technical Education)

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:

  • Copies of Certificado de estudios/Calificaciones (transcript)
  • Copies of Certificado de Bachillerato

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:

  • Official Certificado de estudios/Calificaciones (transcript)

Secondary School/ High School Grading Scale

Number Scale Percentage Scale Spanish (English) Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10 90-100 Excelente/Muy Bien (Excellent/Very Good) A 4.00
8.0-8.9 80-89 Bien (Good) B 3.00
6.0-7.9 60-79 Regular/Suficiente (Average/Sufficient) C 2.00
0-5.9 0-59 Reprobado/No Suficiente (Fail/ Not Sufficient) F* 0.00

*Usually marked as NA or N/A

Scale with 60 as passing 

Number Scale Percentage Scale Spanish (English) Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10 90-100 Excelente/Muy Bien (Excellent/Very Good) A 4.00
8.5-8.99 85-89.99   B+ 3.33
8.0-8.49 80-84.99 Bien (Good) B 3.00
7.5-7.99 75-79.99   C+ 2.33
6.0-7.49 60-74.9 Regular/Suficiente (Average/Sufficient) C* 2.00
0-5.99 0-59.9 Reprobado/No Suficiente (Fail/ Not Sufficient) F 0.00

*When passing grade is 60.

Scale with 70 as Passing

Number Scale Percentage Scale  Spanish (English) Description US Grade Equivalent

US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10 90-100 Excelente/Muy Bien (Excellent/Very Good) A 4.00
8.5-8.99 85-89.99   B+ 3.33
8.0-8.49 80-84.99 Bien (Good) B 3.00
7.5-7.99 75-79.99   C+ 2.33
7.0-7.49 70-74.9 Regular/Suficiente (Average/Sufficient) C* 2.00
0-6.99 0-69.99 Reprobado/No Suficiente (Fail/ Not Sufficient) F 0.00

*When passing grade is 70

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • Spanish

 

Revised: January 2024

 Montserrat

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary School Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses, with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G GradeVII Very Limited F 0.00
Please Note: Candidates who have obtained grades  I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.

Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • English
 

Created: April 2024

 Panama

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

  • Diploma de Educación Media/Diploma de Bachiller (Upper Secondary School Diploma/Baccalaureate)
  • Diploma de Bachiller (Baccalaureate Diploma)

Secondary Grading Scale

Percentage Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
91-100% Sobresaliente/Outstanding A 4.00
81-90% Bueno/Good B 3.00
71-80% Regular/Average C 2.00
61-70% Minima de Promoción D 1.00
0-60% Fracaso/Fail F 0.00

Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales from this country. Check your transcripts for your institutional grading scale and if different, please upload it with your academic records.

 

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • Spanish

Created: January 2020

Saint Kitts and Nevis

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary Education Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00

Please Note: Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.

Please Note:  The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Saint Lucia

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary Education Grading Scale:
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 1.67
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Desscription US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00

Please Note:
- Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.
- The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English
 

Revised: April 2024

Saint Vincent & Grenadines

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
 
Secondary Education Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
 
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00

Please Note:
- Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.
- The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • English

Revised: April 2024

Trinidad and Tobago

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary Education Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description U.S. Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00

Advanced Standing

  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00

Please Note:
- Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.
- The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English

Revised: April 2024

Turks and Caicos Islands

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) 
Basis of Admission
  • Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III)  including English Language and Mathematics
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
  • Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
  • Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
  • Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC
Secondary Education Grading Scale
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description U.S. Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Outstanding A 4.00
B Grade II Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Fairly Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Moderate C+ 2.33
E Grade V Limited C 2.00
F Grade VI Very Limited F 0.00
Advanced Standing
  • CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
    The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
  • CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
  • The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
    • The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
    • The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
    • The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
      For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
  • Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
  • Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.
CAPE Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numeral Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Grade I Excellent A 4.00
B Grade II Very Good B+ 3.33
C Grade III Good B 3.00
D Grade IV Satisfactory C+ 2.33
E Grade V Acceptable C 2.00
F Grade VI Limited F 1.00
G Grade VII Very Limited F 0.00

Please Note:
- Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.
- The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English

Revised: April 2024

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