Overview
- Academic Calendar: September-July
- Graduation Timeline: 6 + 3 + 3 = 12 years total (six years primary, three years lower secondary and three years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): English
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) - 12 years completion
Not Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) - 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