Overview
- Academic Calendar: January-November
- Graduation Timeline: 7 + 3 + 2 = 12 years total (seven years primary, three years lower secondary and two years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): Sesotho, English
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE) [Must pass five or more separate LGCSE examinations in separate subjects] - 12 years completion
- Cambridge Overseas School Certificate at the Ordinary Level (COSC O-level) [Must pass five or more O-level examinations in separate subjects] - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Junior Certificate - 10 years completion
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
1
1U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.002
2U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.003–6
3–6U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.007–8
7–8U.S. 4.0 equivalentD · 1.009
9U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 1 | A | 4.00 |
| 2 | B | 3.00 |
| 3-6 | C | 2.00 |
| 7-8 | D | 1.00 |
| 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