Overview
- Academic Calendar: February-December
- Graduation Timeline: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 years total (four years primary, four years lower secondary, four years upper secondary)
- Native Language(s): Somali, Arabic
Acceptable Forms of Proof of High School Graduation
- Shahaadada Dugsiga Sare (i) [Secondary School Leaving Certificate] - 12 years completion
- Shahaadada Dugsiga Sare (ii) [Secondary School Leaving Certificate] - 12 years completion
- Somaliland [Secondary School Leaving Certificate] - 12 years completion
Grading Scale NCAA Reference
90–100
90–100- Description
- Excellent
U.S. 4.0 equivalentA · 4.0080–89
80–89- Description
- Very Good/Very High Standard
U.S. 4.0 equivalentB · 3.0070–79
70–79- Description
- Good/High Standard
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.0060–69
60–69- Description
- Highly Satisfactory/Good
U.S. 4.0 equivalentC · 2.000–59
0–59- Description
- Satisfactory
U.S. 4.0 equivalentF · 0.00
| Selected Grading Scale | Targeted Scale: U.S. 4.0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade Range | Description | U.S. Grade | U.S. Points |
| 90-100 | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
| 80-89 | Very Good/Very High Standard | B | 3.00 |
| 70-79 | Good/High Standard | C | 2.00 |
| 60-69 | Highly Satisfactory/Good | C | 2.00 |
| 0-59 | Satisfactory | 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