Overview
- Academic Calendar: October-August
- Graduation Timeline: 8 + 2 + 2 = 12 years total (eight years primary, two years lower secondary and two years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): English
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Junior Secondary Certificate - 9 years completion
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
Distinction
1–2U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.00Pass-with-credit
3–4U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00Pass-with-credit
5–6U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00Pass
7–8U.S. 4.0 equivalentD · 1.00Fail
9U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | Local Grade | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 1-2 | Distinction | A | 4.00 |
| 3-4 | Pass-with-credit | B | 3.00 |
| 5-6 | Pass-with-credit | C | 2.00 |
| 7-8 | Pass | D | 1.00 |
| 9 | Fail | 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