North American Country Requirements

Undergraduate Admission and Transfer Standards

Students who meet or exceed the following academic credentials for admission to undergraduate programs are encouraged to apply. Note that satisfaction of minimum academic standards is only one factor in admission decisions. If your country is not listed below please contact our Credential Evaluation Specialist.

Anguilla

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{* Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Please Note: Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Antigua and Barbuda

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{*Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Please Note: Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Bahamas

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) (since 1993)
The Bahamas High School Diploma option (2014)

Basis of Admission

Five Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) passes (at a minimum of Grade C) including English Language and Mathematics OR
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of BGCSE Certificate(s), OR
Copies of BGCSE Result Slip(s), OR
Copies of unofficial transcript(s)

Please note: US High School applicants who are in their final year of high school can be considered for admission based on their partial transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official BGCSE Certificate(s), OR
Official final transcripts showing date of graduation.

Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) Grading Scale

Bahamas Grading Scale	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	A	4.00
B	B	3.00
C	B	3.00
D	C	2.00
E	C	2.00
F	D	1.00
G	D	1.00
H	F	0.00

U.S. High School Diploma Grading Scale

Bahamas Grading Scale	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
4.00	A	4.00
3.67	A-	3.67
3.33	B+	3.33
3.00	B	3.00
2.67	B-	2.67
2.33	C+	2.33
2.00	C	2.00
1.67	C-	1.67
1.33	D+	1.33
1.00	D	1.00
0.00	F	0.00

Advanced Standing

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-levels)

Up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table: https://www.andrews.edu/services/registrar/students/prior_learning/a-level.html

A-levels Grading Scale

Bahamas Grade	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A*	A	4.00
A	A	4.00
B	B	3.00
C	B	3.00
D	C	2.00
E	C	2.00
Ungraded	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: May 2020}

Barbados

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{*Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Belize

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{* Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.

Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Bermuda

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) (O-Levels)
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Bermuda High School Diploma

Basis of Admission

Five General Certificate of Education (GCE) or International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (at a minimum Grade C) including English Language and Mathematics.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of GCSE Certificate(s) OR
Copies of GCSE Result Slip(s) OR
Copies of High School transcript(s)

Please note: High school applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official IGCSE Certificate(s) OR
Official High School transcript showing date of graduation

GCSE and IGCSE Secondary School Grading Scale:

Letter Grade	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A*	A	4.00
A	A	4.00
B	B	3.00
C	B	3.00
D	C	2.00
E	C	2.00
F	D	1.00
G	D	1.00

High School Diploma Grading Scale

Number Scale	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
4.00	A	4.00
3.67	A-	3.67
3.33	B+	3.33
3.00	B	3.00
2.67	B-	2.67
2.33	C+	2.33
2.00	C	2.00
1.67	C-	1.67
1.33	D+	1.33
1.00	D	1.00
0.00	F	0.00

Advanced Standing

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A-levels)

Up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade.

A-Levels Grading Scale

Letter Grade	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A*	A	4.00
A	A	4.00
B	B	3.00
C	B	3.00
D	C	2.00
E	C	2.00
Ungraded	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: May 2020}

British Virgin Island

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998 / O-Levels

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{* Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Canada

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

General High School Diploma (title changes from province to province)

Alberta: General High School Diploma, Advanced High School Diploma
British Columbia: Secondary School (High School) Graduation Diploma
Manitoba: Manitoba High School Diploma or Manitoba Senior Years Technology Education Program Diploma
New Brunswick: New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma
Newfoundland and Labrador: High School Graduation Diploma
Northwest Territories: High School Graduation Diploma or School Leaving Certificate
Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma (formerly known as High School Completion Certificate)
Nunavut: High School Graduation Diploma
Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), Secondary School Graduation Diploma (SSGD) or Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma (SSHGD) (last awarded in 1989)
Quebec: Québec: Students from Quebec must meet one of the following admission requirements
1. Completion of high school secondary V (Diplôme d’Études Secondaires (DES))
- English with a minimum grade of 80%
- Four (4) additional secondary V courses, three (3) of which must be academic courses
- An overall average of 80%, with no grade below 75%
Or
2. Collège d’Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)
- Completion of one (1) year of CEGEP
- English with a minimum grade of 60%
- Four (4) additional CEGEP courses, three (3) of which must be academic courses
- An overall average of 60%, with no grade below 55%
- No advanced standing will be given
Or
3. Collège d’Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)
- This program represents a total of 13 years of education, encompassing completion of the secondary education cycle as well as postsecondary study and are eligible to receive up to 32 credits advanced standing. For more information, see Advanced Standing section below.

Saskatchewan: Record of Secondary Level Standing (Secondary School Diploma)
Yukon: High School Diploma

Secondary School/ High School Grading Scale

In Canada, the provinces and territories are individually responsible for primary, secondary and higher education. Every province has a Ministry/Department of Education for educational policy, funding and quality assurance. As a result, different provinces and territories employ different grading scales at the secondary level. Please refer to the grading scale on the transcript or check with the International Credential Office.

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of high school transcripts containing a record of all courses taken and individual grades received (excluding Québec)
Copies of the Diplôme d’Études Secondaires (DES) and Diplôme d’Études Collégiales (DEC) containing a record of all courses taken and individual grades received (Québec)
Copies of diplomas if graduation date is not listed on the transcript
Copies of Authorized word-for-word English translation if documents are in French

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of high school (or can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:

Official high school transcripts (all provinces excluding Quebec)
Official Diplome d'Etudes Secondaires or Collegiales (Quebec)
Official transcripts from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 (Quebec)

Advanced Standing (Québec):

The Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC), offered at Collèges d'enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEPs) (Colleges of General and Vocational Education), is required for 3-year university degrees in Quebec. These programs represent a total of 13 years of education, encompassing completion of the secondary education cycle as well as postsecondary study.
Up to 32 credits may be articulated as university credit (similar to A-Levels in the UK).

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English
French (Quebec)

For more info on The Quebec System, please contact the International Credential Office.

^{Revised: May 2021}

Cayman Islands

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{*Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	GradeVII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Please Note: Candidates who have obtained grades I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Costa Rica

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada or Bachillerato (Diploma of Conclusion of Diversified Education Studies /Title of Graduate of Secondary Education
Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada Tecnico Medio (Diploma of Conclusion of Diversified Education Studies/Title of Mid-level Technician)

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
Copias de graduation certificate or diploma (For example: Bachiller en Educación Media, Técnico Medio, Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada) issued by the Ministerio de Educación
Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official Bachiller en Educación Media, etc
Official Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended

Secondary School/Grading Scale

Number Scale	Percentage Scale	Spanish (English) Translation	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10	90-100	Sobresaliente (Outstanding)	A	4.00
8-8.99	80-89.9	Notable (Good)	B	3.00
7-7.99	70-79.9	Suficiente (Sufficient)	C	2.00
0-6.99	0-69.9	Insuficiente (Insufficient)	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

Spanish

^{Revised: July 2020}

Cuba (Republic of)

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

Bachillerato (The Bachiller and Bachillerato may also appear as Bachiller Academico)
Diploma de Graduado de Pre-Universitario (Pre-University Graduate Diploma)
The Título de Técnico Medio (Title of Mid-Level Technician)
The Título de Perito (Title of Expert)

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
Copias de graduation certificate or diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación
Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended

Secondary School Grading Scale 1

Number Scale	Grade Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
5	Sobresaliente/Excelente (Outstanding/Excellent)	A	4.00
4-4.99	Notable/Aprovechado/Bien (Notable/Successful/Good)	B	3.00
3-3.99	Aprobado (Pass)	C	2.00
0-2.99	Reprobado/Suspenso (Fail)	F	0.00

Secondary School Grading Scale 2

Percentage Scale	Spanish (English) Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
90.00-100.00	Sobresaliente/Excelente (Outstanding/Excellent)	A	4.00
80.00-89.99	Notable/Aprovechado/Bien (Notable/Successful/Good)	B	3.00
70.00-79.99	Aprobado (Pass)	C	2.00
60.00-69.99	Suficiente (Sufficient)	D	1.00
0-59.99	Deficiente (Deficient)	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

Spanish

^{Revised: May 2020}

Dominica

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{*Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{Please Note:}^{Candidates who have obtained grades I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.}

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Dominican Republic

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

Bachillerato (High School Diploma)
Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras (High School Diploma in Science & Letters)
Maestro Normal (Primary School Teacher)
Bachillerato Técnico Profesional (Technical Professional Baccalaureate)

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
Copias de graduation certificate or diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación
Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official Bachillerato, etc
Official Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended

Secondary School Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percentage Scale	Spanish (English) Translation	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	90-100	Excelente (Excellent)	A	4.00
B	80-89.99	Muy Bueno (Very Good)	B	3.00
C	70-79.99	Bueno (Good)	C	2.00
D	0-69.99	Deficiente (Fail)	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

Spanish

^{Revised: July 2020}

El Salvador

US High School Diploma Equivalent

Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato General (general academic baccalaureate)
The Bachiller/Bachillerato técnico o vocacional (technical or vocational baccalaureate)
Diploma de Educación Media (ii) (Diploma of Upper Secondary Education)
Título de Bachillerato Pedagógico (Baccalaureate in Teaching)

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
Copias de Bachiller/graduation certificate/título/diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación
Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official de Bachiller/Bachillerato General, etc
Official Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended

Secondary School Grading Scale

Scale 1	Scale 2	Spanish/English Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10	90.00-100	Excelente/Excellent	A	4.00
7-8.99	70-89.00	Bastante Bueno/Very Good	B	3.00
6-6.99	60-69.99	Bueno/Good	C	2.00
1-5.99	10-49.99	Malo/Failure	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

Spanish

^{Revised: July 2020}

Grenada

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{* Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Guatemala

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras (Baccalaureate in Sciences and Letters) – 3 years
Perito en Industrial, Agricola, Contador, etc or Secretaría (Vocational/Technical Secondary School (Upper Secondary) – 3 years
Maestro en Educación Preprimaria or Primaria Urbana (Early Childhood/Elementary School Teacher)
Maestro en Educación (Elementary School Teacher)

Note: At the secondary level, students receive three years of general education, called Ciclo Prevocacional, followed by two years of vocational training, called Ciclo Diversifacado, which allows students to "specialize" in one of several professional areas such as education, agriculture, and business. Students who complete the final three years of study receive a Bachillerato, the equivalent of a high school diploma, and are eligible to be admitted to university. Instead of attending Ciclo Diversifcado, students may opt to devote their following three years of study to specialized studies, resulting in a certificates in perito (certification) in industria (industry), agricola (agriculture), or contador (law).

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies de Bachillerato/Secondary School Certificate
Copies of all documents must be accompanied by academic records/transcrripts of grades from two or three years of upper secondary education containing a record of all courses taken and individual grades received
Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official Bachillerato
Official Perito or Secretaria

Secondary School Grading Scale (Public)

Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
90.00 - 100.00	Excelente (Excellent)	A	4.00
80.00 - 89.99	Muy Bueno (Very Good)	A-	3.67
70.00 - 79.99	Bueno (Good)	B	3.00
60.00 - 69.99	Aceptable (Acceptable)	C	2.00
50.00 - 59.99	Minimo (Minimal(	D	1.00
0.00 - 49.99	Reprobado (Fail)	F	0.00

Secondary School Grading Scale (Private)

Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
90.00 - 100.00	Excelente (Excellent)	A	4.00
80.00 - 89.99	Muy Bueno (Very Good)	A-	3.67
70.00 - 79.99	Bueno (Good)	B	3.00
60.00 - 69.99	Aceptable (Acceptable)	C	2.00
0.00 - 59.99	Reprobado (Fail)	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

Spanish

^{Created: May 2022}

Guyana

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{* Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Haiti

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

Certificat de Fin d'Études Secondaire Classiques, Première Partie (Certificate of Completion of Classical Secondary Studies Part 1) (Secondary 12th year - Reformed System) PLUS
Certificate de Fin d'Études Secondaire, Deuxième Partie (Certificate of Completion of Classical Secondary Studies Part II) (13th year) OR
Certificat de Fin ďEtudes Secondaires Classiques (Baccalauréat II) (Traditional System) *
Brevet Supérieur (Technical Secondary School)

Secondary School Grading Scale

Percentage Scale	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
70-100	A	4.00
67-69	A-	3.67
64-66	B+	3.33
60-63	B	3.00
57-59	B-	2.67
54-56	C+	2.33
50-53	C	2.00
45-49	D+	1.33
40-44	D	1.00
0-39	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

French

^{Revised: November 2021}

Honduras

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras (High School Diploma in Science and Letters) - Academic track
Bachiller Técnico (Technically oriented secondary degree)
Maestro or Maestra de Educación Primaria (Elementary School Teaching Degree) (at the secondary level)
Perito Mercantil y Contador Público (Expert in business and accounting)

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copias de Certificado de Estudios/Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones that lists all subjects taken and grades earned for each year of study
Copias de Bachiller certificate/diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación
Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents

Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Estudios/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official Bachillerato or Maestro from Ministerio de Educación
Official Certificado de Estuidos/academic transcripts issued by the institution you attended
Copy of the Título (e.g., Perito, Bachiller, etc.), issued by the Ministerio de Educación

Secondary Grading Scale Used from 2013 Onwards

Percentage Scale	Spanish (English) Translation	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
91 - 100%	Avanzado (Advanced)	A	4.00
81 - 90%	Muy Satisfactorio (Very Satisfactory)	B	3.00
70 - 80%	Satisfactorio (Satisfactory)	C	2.00
36 - 69%	Necesita mejorar (Must Improve)	F	0.00
0 - 35%	Insuficiente (Insufficient)	F	0.00

Alternative Grading Scale Used Primarily in Secondary Schools

Indigenous Grade Percentage	Indigenous (English) Translation	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
91 - 100%	Sobresaliente (Excellent)	A	4.00
81 - 90%	Muy Bueno (Very Good)	B	3.00
61 - 80%	Bueno (Good)	C	2.00
0 - 60%	Reprobado, Aplazado (Failed)	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

Spanish

^{Revised: October 2020}

Jamaica

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{* Lowest passing grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Mexico

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

Certificado de Bachillerato General (General Baccalaureate Certificate)
Bachillerato Tecnológico (Technical Baccalaureate)
Educación Profesional Técnica (Professional Technical Education)

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:

Copies of Certificado de estudios/Calificaciones (transcript)
Copies of Certificado de Bachillerato

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:

Official Certificado de estudios/Calificaciones (transcript)

Secondary School/ High School Grading Scale

Number Scale	Percentage Scale	Spanish (English) Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10	90-100	Excelente/Muy Bien (Excellent/Very Good)	A	4.00
8.0-8.9	80-89	Bien (Good)	B	3.00
6.0-7.9	60-79	Regular/Suficiente (Average/Sufficient)	C	2.00
0-5.9	0-59	Reprobado/No Suficiente (Fail/ Not Sufficient)	F*	0.00

*Usually marked as NA or N/A

Scale with 60 as passing

Number Scale	Percentage Scale	Spanish (English) Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10	90-100	Excelente/Muy Bien (Excellent/Very Good)	A	4.00
8.5-8.99	85-89.99		B+	3.33
8.0-8.49	80-84.99	Bien (Good)	B	3.00
7.5-7.99	75-79.99		C+	2.33
6.0-7.49	60-74.9	Regular/Suficiente (Average/Sufficient)	C*	2.00
0-5.99	0-59.9	Reprobado/No Suficiente (Fail/ Not Sufficient)	F	0.00

*When passing grade is 60.

Scale with 70 as Passing

Number Scale	Percentage Scale	Spanish (English) Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10	90-100	Excelente/Muy Bien (Excellent/Very Good)	A	4.00
8.5-8.99	85-89.99		B+	3.33
8.0-8.49	80-84.99	Bien (Good)	B	3.00
7.5-7.99	75-79.99		C+	2.33
7.0-7.49	70-74.9	Regular/Suficiente (Average/Sufficient)	C*	2.00
0-6.99	0-69.99	Reprobado/No Suficiente (Fail/ Not Sufficient)	F	0.00

*When passing grade is 70

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

Spanish

^{Revised: January 2024}

Montserrat

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary School Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^*^{Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	GradeVII	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{Please Note: Candidates who have obtained grades I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.}

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Created: December 2021}

Panama

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

Diploma de Educación Media/Diploma de Bachiller (Upper Secondary School Diploma/Baccalaureate)
Diploma de Bachiller (Baccalaureate Diploma)

Secondary Grading Scale

Percentage Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
91-100%	Sobresaliente/Outstanding	A	4.00
81-90%	Bueno/Good	B	3.00
71-80%	Regular/Average	C	2.00
61-70%	Minima de Promoción	D	1.00
0-60%	Fracaso/Fail	F	0.00

Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales from this country. Check your transcripts for your institutional grading scale and if different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

Spanish

^{Created: January 2020}

Saint Kitts and Nevis

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary Education Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{*Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Please Note: Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Saint Lucia

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary Education Grading Scale:

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{*Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Desscription	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Please Note:
- Candidates who have obtained grades of I – V have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.
- The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Saint Vincent & Grenadines

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary Education Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{*Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Trinidad and Tobago

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary Education Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	U.S. Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{* Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

Turks and Caicos Islands

U.S. High School Diploma Equivalent

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)

Basis of Admission

Minimum of five (5) CSEC (CXC) General Proficiency (Grade I-III) including English Language and Mathematics

During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application

Copies of CSEC Certificate(s), OR
Copies of CSEC Result Slip(s) if certificate is not yet available

Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide

Official CSEC Certificate(s) issued by the CXC

Secondary Education Grading Scale

CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	U.S. Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Outstanding	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Good	B+	3.33
C	Grade III	Fairly Good	C+	2.33
D	Grade IV	Moderate	C-	1.67
E	Grade V	Limited	D*	1.00
F	Grade VI	Very Limited	F	0.00

^{* Lowest Passing Grade}

Advanced Standing

CXC Caribbean Advanced Placement Examination (CAPE)
The CAPE is equivalent to the Advanced level (A-level). CAPE replaced A-levels in 1998.
CAPE is designed to provide certification for students in the Caribbean who, having completed a minimum of five years of secondary education, wish to further their studies. The subjects are organized in 1-Unit or 2-Unit courses with each Unit containing three modules.
The Caribbean Examinations Council offers three types of certification:
- The first is the award of a certificate showing each CAPE Unit completed.
- The second is the CAPE diploma, awarded to candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least six Units.
- The third is the CAPE Associate Degree, awarded for the satisfactory completion of a prescribed cluster of ten CAPE Units.
  For further reading: CAPE - Caribbean Examinations Council
Transfer credit may be granted for 2-unit courses and a minimum grade of III is required for transfer credit consideration.
Prior to 1998: A-levels - up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table here.

CAPE Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Numeral Scale	Description	US Grade Equivalent	US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A	Grade I	Excellent	A	4.00
B	Grade II	Very Good	A-	3.67
C	Grade III	Good	B	3.00
D	Grade IV	Satisfactory	C+	2.33
E	Grade V	Acceptable	C	2.00
F	Grade VI	Limited	D	1.00
G	Grade VII	Very Limited	F	0.00

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

English

^{Revised: December 2021}

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