Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-June
- Graduation Timeline: 6 + 3 + 3 = 12 years total (six years primary, three years junior secondary school and three years of senior secondary school)
- Native Language(s): English, French, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) - 12 years completion
- West African Senior School Certificate for School Candidates (WASSCE) - 12 years completion
- Senior School Certificate - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Junior Secondary Certificate of Education (JSCE) - 9 years completion
- Polytechnic (Secondary Level)
- Teacher's Certificate Grade III - 12 years completion
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
A
U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.00C
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00B
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.00E
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00D
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Local Grade | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| A | A | 4.00 |
| C | B | 3.00 |
| B | B | 3.00 |
| E | C | 2.00 |
| D | C | 2.00 |
Crediting Policy: 4++ units = 1.00 US credit (Per Year), 3+ units = 0.75 US credit (Per Year), 2+ units = 0.50 US credit (Per Year), 1+ units = 0.25 US credit (Per Year)
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