Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-June or February-December
- Graduation Timeline: 5 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 12 years total (five years primary, three years lower secondary, two years secondary and two years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): Nepali
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Higher Secondary Education Board Examination Certificate (HSC) Migration Certificate - 12 years completion
- Proficiency Certificate (CTEVT) Intermediate Certificate - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- School Leaving Certificate Examination (SLC) Secondary Education Examination - 10 years completion
- Lower Secondary Examinations - Earned at the end of year eight
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
Distinction
75–100U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.00First Division
60–74U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.00Second Division
45–59U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00Third Division
32–44U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00Failure
0–31U.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 |
| 75-100 | Distinction | A | 4.00 |
| 60-74 | First Division | A | 4.00 |
| 45-59 | Second Division | B | 3.00 |
| 32-44 | Third Division | C | 2.00 |
| 0-31 | Failure | 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