Overview
- Academic Calendar: January-November
- Graduation Timeline: 7 + 3 + 2 = 12 years total (seven years in primary, three years lower secondary and two years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): English, Tswana
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Botswana Junior Certificate Examination - Issued at the end of year 10
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
A
1–2U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.00B
3–4U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00C
5–6U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00D, E
7–8U.S. 4.0 equivalentD · 1.00F, G
9U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | Local Grade | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 1-2 | A | A | 4.00 |
| 3-4 | B | B | 3.00 |
| 5-6 | C | C | 2.00 |
| 7-8 | D, E | D | 1.00 |
| 9 | F, G | 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