Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-June
- Graduation Timeline: 6 + 3 + 3 = 12 years total (six years primary, three years lower secondary/intermediate and three years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin), Portuguese
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Senior Secondary Certificate - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- General Intermediate Education Certificate
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
90–100
90–100U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.0080–89
80–89U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.0070–79
70–79U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.0060–69
60–69U.S. 4.0 equivalentD · 1.000–59
0–59U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 90-100 | A | 4.00 |
| 80-89 | B | 3.00 |
| 70-79 | C | 2.00 |
| 60-69 | D | 1.00 |
| 0-59 | 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