Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-June/July
- Graduation Timeline: 9 + 3 = 12 years total (nine years primary/lower secondary and three years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): German
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Maturazeugnis ("Matura") Maturity Certificate - 12 years completion
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
6
U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.005.5
U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.005
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.004.5
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.004
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.003.5
U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.003
U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.002.5
U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.002
U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.001.5
U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.001
U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Local Grade | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 6 | A | 4.00 |
| 5.5 | A | 4.00 |
| 5 | B | 3.00 |
| 4.5 | B | 3.00 |
| 4 | C | 2.00 |
| 3.5 | F | 0.00 |
| 3 | F | 0.00 |
| 2.5 | F | 0.00 |
| 2 | F | 0.00 |
| 1.5 | F | 0.00 |
| 1 | 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