Overview
- Academic Calendar: March-December (mountains) or August-May
- Graduation Timeline: 6 + 3 + 3 = 12 years total (six years primary, three years lower secondary and three years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): Afghan Persian, Dari, Pashto
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Technical and Vocational Training Baccalauria - 12 years completion
- Islamic Studies Grade 12 Graduation Certificate - 12 years completion
- Grade 12 Graduation Certificate (also known as Baccalauria/Baccalaureate Certificate) - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Certificate of completion of middle school/religious middle school studies - 9 years completion
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
90–100
90–100U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.0080–89
80–89U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.0055–79
55–79U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.0040–54
40–54U.S. 4.0 equivalentD · 1.000–39
0–39U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 90-100 | A | 4.00 |
| 80-89 | B | 3.00 |
| 55-79 | C | 2.00 |
| 40-54 | D | 1.00 |
| 0-39 | F | 0.00 |
Source: NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility (free, publicly available resource). No official affiliation with NCAA. These grading scales are for reference and are used in our GPA Calculator. View complete Sources & Attributions.
References
- NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility