Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-July or February-December
- Graduation Timeline: 6 + 3 + 3 (or 4) = 12 or 13 years total
- Native Language(s): Portuguese
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Ensino Geral Certificado de Habilitação Literária [General Certificate of Secondary Education] - 12 years completion
- Certificado [Curso Technico/Medio/Nivel III] Certificate - 12 years completion
- Technico Medio [Middle Level Technician] - 13 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
None specified
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
16–20
16–20U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.0013–15
13–15U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.0010–12
10–12U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.000–9
0–9U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 16-20 | A | 4.00 |
| 13-15 | B | 3.00 |
| 10-12 | C | 2.00 |
| 0-9 | 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