Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-June
- Graduation Timeline: 6 + 4 + 2 = 12 years total (six years primary, four years lower secondary and two years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): Arabic
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Tawjhi [General Secondary Education Certificate] - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Technical Secondary Certificate
- Industrial/Vocational Training School
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
80–100
80–100U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.0070–79
70–79U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.0060–69
60–69U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.0050–59
50–59U.S. 4.0 equivalentD · 1.000–49
0–49U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 80-100 | A | 4.00 |
| 70-79 | B | 3.00 |
| 60-69 | C | 2.00 |
| 50-59 | D | 1.00 |
| 0-49 | 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