Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-June/July
- Graduation Timeline: 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12 years total (six years of basic education, two years lower secondary education, two years of middle secondary education and two years of upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): Portuguese
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Certificado da Habilitações Literárias (Certificate of Literary Qualifications) - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Certificat de Fin d"Etudes de Base/CFEB (Certificate of End Basic Studies) - Awarded after completion of six years of basic education
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 · 2.001–9
1–9U.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 |
| 1-9 | 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