Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-May
- Graduation Timeline: 6 + 3 + 3 = 12 years total (six years primary, three years lower secondary and three years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): Finnish
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Lukion Päästötodistus/Dismissionsbetyg/Avgangsbetyg Fran Gymnasiet [Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate] - 12 years completion
- Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentsexamensbetyg [Matriculation Examination Certificate] - 12 years completion
- Teknikko [Technician] or Teknillisen Koulun Päästötodistus [Vocational Secondary School Diploma] - 12 years completion
- Ammatillinen Perustutkinto [Initial Vocational Qualification] - 12 years completion
- Tutkintotodistus or Qualification Certificate - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Kauppakoulu [Vocational School Certificate] - 12 years completion
- Peruskoulun Paastotodistus [Basic School Graduation Certificate] - 9 years completion
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
Erinomainen
10- Description
- Excellent
U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.00Kiitettävä
9- Description
- Very Good
U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.00Hyvä
8- Description
- Good
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00Tyydytävä
7- Description
- Satisfactory
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00Kohtalainen
6- Description
- Fair
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00Välttävä
5- Description
- Adequate
U.S. 4.0 equivalentD · 1.00Hylätty
4- Description
- Fail
U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | Local Grade | Description | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 10 | Erinomainen | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
| 9 | Kiitettävä | Very Good | A | 4.00 |
| 8 | Hyvä | Good | B | 3.00 |
| 7 | Tyydytävä | Satisfactory | B | 3.00 |
| 6 | Kohtalainen | Fair | C | 2.00 |
| 5 | Välttävä | Adequate | D | 1.00 |
| 4 | Hylätty | Fail | 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