Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-June
- Graduation Timeline: 6 + 3 + 2 = 11 and then an optional +2 = 13 years total (six years primary, three years lower secondary and then two or four years of upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): English
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Tier One (11 years completion):
- Caribbean Examination Council (CXC)
- Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) - Must pass five or more examinations in separate subjects
- General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - Must pass five or more examinations in separate subjects
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) - Must pass five or more examinations in separate subjects
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) - Must pass five or more examinations in separate subjects
- Tier Two (13 years completion):
- Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Advanced Proficiency Examinations/Diploma (CAPE) - Must pass two or more CAPE exams in separate subjects
- Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Barbados Secondary School Certificate Part One - 11 years completion
Introduction
Complete education system guide for Barbados including academic calendar, graduation timeline, and acceptable forms of proof of high school graduation.
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
A
- Half-subject points
- 5
- Full-subject points
- 10
U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.00B
- Half-subject points
- 4
- Full-subject points
- 8
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00C
- Half-subject points
- 3
- Full-subject points
- 6
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00D
- Half-subject points
- 2
- Full-subject points
- 4
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00E
- Half-subject points
- 1
- Full-subject points
- 2
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Grade | Half Subject Points | Full Subject Points | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| A | 5 | 10 | A | 4.00 |
| B | 4 | 8 | B | 3.00 |
| C | 3 | 6 | B | 3.00 |
| D | 2 | 4 | C | 2.00 |
| E | 1 | 2 | C | 2.00 |
For half-credit courses, full-credit AS-level equivalents, and double-credit A-level equivalents
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