Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-July
- Graduation Timeline: 6 +5 = 11 or 6 + 3 + 3 = 12 or 6 + 6 = 12 or 6 + 5 + 2 = 13 years total: timeline varies, see various timelines below
- Native Language(s): Chinese (Mandarin), English
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) - 12 years completion
- Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) - 13 years completion
- Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level Examination (HKASLE) - 13 years completion
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) - 11 years completion
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
A
U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.00B
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00C
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00D
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00E
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00F
U.S. 4.0 equivalentD · 1.00U
U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Local Grade | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| A | A | 4.00 |
| B | B | 3.00 |
| C | B | 3.00 |
| D | C | 2.00 |
| E | C | 2.00 |
| F | D | 1.00 |
| U | 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