Oceania Country Requirements
Undergraduate Admission & 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.
Australia
U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
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Senior Secondary Certificate of Education - Year 12 Award (title changes from state or territory)
Samples of titles from other states
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ACT (Australian Capital Territory) Senior Secondary Certificate (since 2015)
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ACT (Australian Capital Territory) Year 12 Certificate (prior to 2015)
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NSW (New South Wales) Higher School Certificate
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Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET)
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Queensland Senior Certificate (QCE)
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South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
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Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or Qualifications Certificate
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Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
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Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
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Higher School Certificate (HSC)
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Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
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Copies of transcripts containing a record of all courses taken and individual grades received
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Copies of diplomas if graduation date is not listed on the transcript
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school/high school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
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Official transcripts showing date of graduation
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
Australian Capital Territory
| Classification | Letter Grade | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| Very High Achievement | A | A | 4.00 |
| High Achievement | B | B | 3.00 |
| Sound Achievement | C | C | 2.00 |
| Limited Achievement | D | D^ | 1.00 |
| Very Limited Achievement | E | F | 0.00 |
New South Wales
| Classification | Percentage Range | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| Band 6 | 90 HSC Marks | A | 4.00 |
| Band 5 | 80 HSC Marks | B | 3.00 |
| Band 4 | 70 HSC Marks | B | 3.00 |
| Band 3 | 60 HSC Marks | C | 2.00 |
| Band 2 | 50 HSC Marks | C | 2.00 |
| Band 1 | Less than 50 HSC Marks | F | 0.00 |
Northern Territory
| Number Scale | Letter Grade | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 17-20 | A | Outstanding | A | 4.00 |
| 14-16 | B | High | B | 3.00 |
| 11-13 | C | Competent | C | 2.00 |
| 8-10 | D | Marginal | D* | 1.00 |
| 0-7 | E | Low | F | 0.00 |
*Lowest passing grade
Queensland
| Classification | Number Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| VH | Very High Achievement | A | 4.00 |
| HA | High Achievement | A | 4.00 |
| SA | Sound Achievement | B | 3.00 |
| LA | Limited Achievement/ allowed to continue | C | 2.00 |
| VLA | Very Low Achievement | F | 0.00 |
South Australia
| Grade | Numeric Score | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 17-20 | Outstanding | A | 4.00 |
| B | 14-16 | High Achievement | B | 3.00 |
| C | 11-13 | Competent Achievement | C | 2.00 |
| D | 8-10 | Marginal Achievement | D | 1.00 |
| E | 3-7 | Low Achievement | D | 1.00 |
| 0-2 | Requirements not met/ No grade | F | 0.00 | |
| SA | Satisfactory Achievement | Pass | ||
| RA | Recorded Achievement | Pass | ||
| RNM | Requirement not Met | Fail |
Tasmania after 2003
| Number Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 4 | Exceptional Achievement (OA) | A | 4.00 |
| 3.5-3.99 | High Achievement (HA) | A | 4.00 |
| 3-3.49 | Commendable Achievement (CA) | B | 3.00 |
| 2.5-2.99 | Satisfactory Achievement (SA) | C | 2.00 |
| 2-2.49 | Preliminary Achievement (PA) | D* | 1.00 |
* Lowest Passing Grade
Victoria
| Letter Grade | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | Very High | A | 4.00 |
| B | High | A | 4.00 |
| C | Very Satisfactory |
B |
3.00 |
| D | Satisfactory | C | 2.00 |
| E | Low | D* | 1.00 |
| F,G,H,UG | Fail | F | 0.00 |
*Lowest passing grade
Western Australia
| Letter Grade | Description | Percentage Range | Number Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| HD/A | High Distinction/Excellent Achievement | 80-100 | 5 | A | 4.00 |
| B | High Achievement | 70-79.99 | 4-4.99 | B | 3.00 |
| C | Sound Achievement | 60-69.99 | 3-3.99 | C | 2.00 |
| D | Limited Achievement | 50-59.99 | 2-2.99 | D* | 1.00 |
| E | Inadequate Achievement | 0-49.99 | 0-1.99 | F | 0.00 |
* Lowest passing grade
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
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English
Revised: May 2020
Fiji Islands
U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
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Fiji School Leaving Certificate
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
Grading Scale 1
| Number Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 1 | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
| 2 | Very Good | A | 4.00 |
| 3 | Good | B+ | 3.33 |
| 4 | Highly Satisfactory | B | 3.00 |
| 5 | Satisfactory | B | 3.00 |
| 6 | Sufficient | C+ | 2.33 |
| 7 | Fair | C | 2.00 |
| 8 | Fair | C | 2.00 |
| 9 | Fair | C | 2.00 |
Grading Scale 2
| Grade | Scale | Grade Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 80.00 - 100.00 | A | 4.00 | |
| B | 65.00 - 79.99 | B | 3.00 | |
| C | 50.00 - 64.99 | C | 2.00 | |
| D | 40.00 - 49.99 | F | 0.00 | |
| E | 0.00 - 39.99 | F | 0.00 | |
| Aegrotat Pass | P |
Advanced Standing
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Seventh Form Examination (or 13th year)
Grading Scale (Seventh Form Examination)
| Grade | Percentage Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 80-100 | A | 4.00 |
| B | 65-79 | B | 3.00 |
| C | 50-64 | C | 2.00 |
| D/E/F | 0-49 | 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
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English
Revised: June 2022
New ZealandU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) - Level 2 or Level 3
Secondary School/ High School Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| E | Excellence (Achivement with Excellence) | A | 4.00 |
| M | Merit (Achivement with Merit) | B | 3.00 |
| A | Standard Achived (Achivement) | C | 2.00 |
| NA | Standard Not Achived | 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: August 2021
Papua New GuineaU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Higher School certificate (HCS)/Upper Secondary Certificate
- Technical Training Certificate (TTC) issued by the Department of Education
Basis of Admission
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Minimum of five (5) passes including English Language and Mathematics with a minimum of upper C level pass.
(The Higher School Certificate is awarded to graduates of upper secondary school lasting 2 years (10 + 2). Students sit for the Higher School Certificate Examination at the end of grade 12).
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
- Copies of Higher/Upper Secondary School Certificate.
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
- Official Higher/Upper Secondary School Certificate by the Department of Education.
Secondary Grading Scale 1
Most Common
| Number Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 1 | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
| 2 | Very Good | A | 4.00 |
| 3 | Good | B+ | 3.33 |
| 4 | Highly Satisfactory | B | 3.00 |
| 5 | Satisfactory | B | 3.00 |
| 6 | Sufficient | C+ | 2.33 |
| 7-9 | Fair | C | 2.00 |
Secondary Grading Scale 2
Sometimes used in Grade 11 & 12
| Number Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
| B | Very good | B+ | 3.33 |
| C | Good | B- | 2.67 |
| D | Satisfactory | C | 2.00 |
| E | Failure | F | 0.00 |
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
- English
- Tok PISIN
- Hiri Motu
Revised: January 2022
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