Asian Country Requirements
Undergraduate Admissions & 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.
Bangladesh- Unofficial transcripts/academic records containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma.
- Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution.)
Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.
After Admission Decision
- Official final transcripts will be required.
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
- Bengali
Revised: May 2020
China-
普通高级中学毕业证书 高中毕业证书 (The Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate from Senior Secondary School)
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中等专业学校毕业证书 中专毕业证书 (Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate from Specialized Senior Secondary School) (Vocational high schools in China have different names, such as Specialized Secondary School, The Specialized Technical Middle School or Skilled Worker School, but they are all designed to train mid-level technicians)
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Copies of Original Graduation Certificate (毕业证书), and
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Copies of English Translation of Graduation Certificate
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Copies of“cheng ji dan” (transcript book) from junior year 3 and senior years 1, 2 & 3.
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial transcripts.
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Official Graduation Certificate (毕业证书) issued by the Awarding Institution
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Official copy of“cheng ji dan” (transcript book) from junior year 3 and senior years 1, 2 & 3 isued by the Awarding Institution
| Percentage Range | Chinese (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 85-100 | 优秀 (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 75-84 | 良好 (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 60-74 | 中等 (Satisfactory) | C | 2.00 |
| 0-59 | 不及格 (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
| Percentage | Chinese (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 90-100 | 优秀 (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 80-89 | 良好 (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 70-79 | 中等 (Satisfactory) | C | 2.00 |
| 60-69 | 及格 (Pass) | D | 1.00 |
| 0-59 | 不及格 (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
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.
- To obtain a high school diploma, students must meet a minimum requirement of 144 credits and also pass a national graduation examination. This exam used to be called the General Examination for High School Students (huikao or joint exam) across most of China, but it has been phased out in recent years and will soon be completely replaced with the Academic Proficiency Test (APT, xueye shuiping ceshi) in all jurisdictions.
- This graduation exam is based on the national curriculum set by the MOE but administered by local education departments. While the 3+x core subjects are examined at the end of grade 12, students can sit for examinations in the other subjects earlier and take the exam in parts, once they complete the necessary credit requirements in specific subjects. Graduates are issued a certificate of high school graduation.
- The grading scale set forth by the MOE for the APT exams is shown below, but grading practices may vary by province. Passing the APT is a prerequisite for sitting the gaokao.
| Grade | Percentage |
| A | Top 15 percent of students |
| B | Next 30 percent |
| C | Next 30 percent |
| D | Lowest 25 percent |
| E | Lowest 25 percent* |
*Provinces cand decide on the distribution of D and E grades.
- Students who complete the vocational program receive a graduation certificate that indicates completion of vocational school, but the final qualification is considered on par with the general high school graduation certificate. A vocational skills certificate may also be awarded.
- Vocational high schools in China have different names, such as specialized secondary school or skilled worker school, but they are all designed to train mid-level technicians. In addition, these schools also provide a pathway to higher education. Graduates can sit for the gaokao university entrance exams, although students are academically much less prepared for the grueling exam since they take fewer general academic classes.
- Since 2014, they can also gain admission into higher vocational colleges by taking a skills test rather than sitting for the gaokao, which used to be mandatory. More than half of all entrants into higher vocational colleges entered through this pathway over the past three years. Many vocational schools have also set up special pathway agreements with polytechnics that allow students to be admitted based on alternative admissions criteria.
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Mandarin
Revised: May 2020
Hong KongU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education (HKCEE) (from 1930-2011)
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Secondary School/ High School Grading Scale
- Coming soon!
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
- English
- Chinese
Revised: June 2019
India- All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate Examination
- Intermediate Examination
- Pre-University Certificate
- Senior Secondary Certificate
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:
- Copy of statement of mark sheet containing a record of subjects taken and marks obtained
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
- Official Mark sheets/Result Card sent by the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
- Official Certificate sent by the Boards of Intermediate & Second
| Percentage Scale | Classification | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 60-100 | First Division | A | 4.00 |
| 45-59 | Second Division | B | 3.00 |
| 33*-44 | Third/Pass | C | 2.00 |
| 0-32 | Fail | F | 0.00 |
*The minimum passing mark depends on the affiliating board and can range from 30 percent to 40 percent.
| Percentage Scale | Classification | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 60-100 | First Division | A | 4.00 |
| 50-59 | Second Division | B | 3.00 |
| 35-49 | Third/Pass | C | 2.00 |
| 0-34 | Fail | F | 0.00 |
| Percentage Scale | Letter Scale | Number Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 91-100 | A1 | 10 | A | 4.00 |
| 81-90 | A2 | 9 | A | 4.00 |
| 71-80 | B1 | 8 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 61-70 | B2 | 7 | B | 3.00 |
| 51-60 | C1 | 6 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 41-50 | C2 | 5 | C | 2.00 |
| 35-40 | D | 4 | D | 1.00 |
| 34 and below | F | Failed | F | 0.00 |
| Percentage Scale | Letter Scale | Number Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 91-100 | A1 | 10 | A | 4.00 |
| 81-90 | A2 | 9 | A | 4.00 |
| 71-80 | B1 | 8 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 61-70 | B2 | 7 | B | 3.00 |
| 51-60 | C1 | 6 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 41-50 | C2 | 5 | C | 2.00 |
| 33-40 | D | 4 | D | 1.00 |
| 21-32 | E1 | 0 | F | 0.00 |
| 20 and below | E2 | 0 | F | 0.00 |
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.
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English
Revised: July 2024
IndonesiaU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Senior Secondary Education
- Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) - Senior Vocational Education
- Ijazah Madrasah Aliyah - Islamic Senior Secondary Education
Basis of Admission:
- Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Diploma of Upper Secondary Education, or
- Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) - Diploma of Vocational Education, or
- Ijazah Madrasah Aliyah - Diploma of Islamic Upper Secondary Education
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:
- Copies of the Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) or equivalent listed above showing school and national examination results
- Authorized word-for-word English translations
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
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Official Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)
Secondary School/ High School Grading Scale
| Number Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 86-100 | A | 4.00 |
| 71-85 | B | 3.00 |
| 56-70 | C | 2.00 |
| 0-55 | F | 0.00 |
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
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Bahasa Indonesia
Revised: March 2024
IsraelU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Teudat Bagrut (Matriculation Certificate)
Basis of Admission:
- The Matriculation Certificate with a minimum average GPA of 2.50.
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:
- Copies of the Matriculation Certificate
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
- Official Matriculation Certificate issued by the Israel Ministry of Education
Secondary School/ High School Grading Scale
| Number Scale | Grade Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 95.00-100.00 | Excellent (מצוין) | A | 4.00 |
| 85.00 - 94.99 | Very good (טוב מאוד) | A | 4.00 |
| 75.00 - 84.99 | Good (טוב) | B | 3.00 |
| 65.00 - 74.99 | Almost Good (כמעט טוב) | B- | 2.67 |
| 55.00 - 64.99 | Sufficient (מספיק) | C | 2.00 |
| 45.00 - 54.99 | Almost Satisfactory (מספיק בקושי) | D | 1.00 |
| 0.00 - 44.99 | Insufficient/Fail (בלתי מספיק/נכשל) | F | 0.00 |
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
- Hebrew
Revised: February 2024
JapanU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:
- Copies of Grade reports/transcripts for each year of secondary study completed
- Copy of the Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate
- Authorized word-for-word English translations
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
- Official transcript will be required.
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
| Number Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 5 | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
| 4 | Very Good | B | 3.00 |
| 3 | Good | C | 2.00 |
| 2 | Poor | D | 1.00 |
| 1 | Fail | F | 0.00 |
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
- Japanese
Revised: May 2024
JordanU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Tawjihi/ General Secondary Education Certificate (2 years. 12 years in total). Subjects in the exam include Arabic, English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Civil Studies and Islamic studies (unless Christian).
- Vocational Secondary Education Certificate. (This diploma grants admission to community colleges, and in principle also to universities, although this is uncommon in practice.)
Basis of Admission
At the end of secondary education, pupils must undertake a general secondary exam (Tawjihi) in the appropriate stream. Students who pass the exam are awarded the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi).
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
- Copies of the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) in Arabic
- Authorized word-for-word English translations
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
- Official General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) issued by the Ministry of Education in the Hasemite Kingdom of Jordan with a percentage of at least 65% (which equates to a 2.50 GPA).
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
| Indigenous Grade Percentage | English Grade Descriptor | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 90 - 100% | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
| 80 - 89% | Very Good | B+ | 3.33 |
| 70 - 79% | Good | B | 3.00 |
| 60 - 69% | Acceptable | C | 2.00 |
| 50 - 59% | Poor | D | 1.00 |
| 0 - 49% | Fail | F | 0.00 |
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
- Arabic (English is the second language and most children start learning it in primary school).
Revised: December 2021
LebanonU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- General Secondary Diploma or General Certificate of Secondary Education (also called the General Certificate of Secondary Education) (2001-present)
- Baccalaureat Part I and II (Until 1990)
- Baccalaureat Libanais (Lebanese Baccalaureate) (1991-2000)
Secondary School Grading Scale
| Number Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 14-20 | A | 4.00 |
| 12-13.99 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 11-11.99 | B | 3.00 |
| 10.5-10.99 | B- | 2.67 |
| 10.10-10.49 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 10-10.09 | C | 2.00 |
| 9-9.99 | C- | 1.67 |
| 8.00-8.99 | D | 1.00 |
| 0-7.99 | F | 0.00 |
Advanced Standing
The Lebanese Baccalauréat
Up to 30 credits may be granted for the Lebanese Baccalaureate. (See for guidelines). Please use this as a basis for articulation decisions.
| Number Scale | Percentage Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 14-20 | 70-100 | A | 4.00 |
| 12-13.99 | 60-69.9 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 11-11.99 | 55-59.9 | B | 3.00 |
| 10.5-10.99 | 52.5-54.9 | B- | 2.67 |
| 10.10-10.49 | 50.5-52.4 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 10-10.09 | 50-50.4 | C | 2.00 |
| 9.00-9.99 | 45-49.9 | C- | 1.67 |
| 8.00-8.99 | 40-44.9 | D | 1.00 |
| 0-7.99 | 0-39.9 | F | 0 |
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
- Arabic
- Fench
Revised: September 2020
MalaysiaU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Malaysian Certificate of Education (2 years)
- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokesyenal - Malaysian Certificate of Vocational Education
- United Examination Certificate for Independent Chinese Schools in Malaysia (UEC) - Former Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools Unified Examination (MICSSUE)
- Sijil Tinggi Pelarajan Malaysia - Malaysia Higher School Certificate (Like A levels)
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
Malaysian Certificate of Education (Since 2010)/ Silil Pelajaran Malaysia (Since 2010)
| Letter | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A+ | A | 4.00 |
| A | A | 4.00 |
| A- | A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | B+ | 3.33 |
| B | B | 3.00 |
| C+ | C+ | 2.33 |
| C | C | 2.00 |
| D | D+ | 1.33 |
| E | D | 1.00 |
| G | F | 0.00 |
Malaysian Certificate of Education/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Grading Scale (before 2010)
| Letter Grade | Allocated Points | Malaysian (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 1.00-1.99 | Cemerlang (Distinction) | A | 4.00 |
| B | 2.00-3.99 | Kapujian (Credit) | B | 3.00 |
| C | 4.00-5.99 | Lulus (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
| D | 6.00-7.99 | Lulus(Pass) | C- | 1.67 |
| E | 8.00-8.99 | Gagal (Fail) | D | 1.00 |
| G | 9.00 | Gagal (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Percentage | Malaysian (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A1 | 85-100 | Cemerlang (Distinction) | A | 4.00 |
| A2 | 80-84 | Cemerlang (Distinction) | A | 4.00 |
| B3 | 75-79 | Kepujian (Credit) | B | 3.00 |
| B4 | 70-74 | Kepujian (Credit) | B | 3.00 |
| B5 | 65-69 | Kepujian (Credit) | B | 3.00 |
| B6 | 60-64 | Kepujian (Credit) | B | 3.00 |
| C7 | 55-59 | Lulus (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
| C8 | 50-54 | Lulus (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
| F9 | 0-49 | Gegal (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
Advanced Standing
| Letter Grade | Allocated Points | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 4.0 | Full Pass | A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.67 | Full Pass | A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 | Full Pass | B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 3.0 | Full Pass | B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.67 | Full Pass | B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 | Full Pass | C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2.0 | Full Pass | C | 2.00 |
| C- | 1.67 | Partial Pass | C- | 1.67 |
| D+ | 1.33 | Partial Pass | D+ | 1.33 |
| D | 1.0 | Partial Pass | D | 1.00 |
| F | 0.0 | Fail | F | 0.00 |
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
- Bahasa Melayu
Revised: May 2024
MaldivesU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Secondary School Grading Scale
IGSCE and GCSE (prior to 2017)
| 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 |
GSCE-New Scale (began 2017)
| Letter Grade | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 7-9 | A | 4.00 |
| 4-6 | B | 3.00 |
| 2-3 | C | 2.00 |
| 1 | D | 1.00 |
| U | F | 0.00 |
Advanced Standing
Up to 8 credits will be awarded for each Advanced Level result equivalent to a C or higher grade. See Equivalency Table: /services/registrar/students/prior_learning/a-level.html
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
- Dhivehi
Revised: June 2019
MyanmarComing Soon!
NepalU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
One of the following academic credentials are required:
- (Prior to 2017) Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SLC)* (grades 9 and 10) PLUS Higher Secondary Certificate (HSEB) (grades 11 & 12)
- (After 2017) National Examination Board Examination Certificate (Unified 4-year one final national school leaving exam at the end of grade 12) or Proficiency Certificate **
Secondary School Grading Scale
Prior to 2017| Percentage | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 75-100 | Distinction | A | 4.00 |
| 60-74 | First Division | A | 4.00 |
| 45-59 | Second Division | B | 3.00 |
| 35-44 | Pass Division | C | 2.00 |
| 0-34 | Fail | F | 0.00 |
After 2017
| Indiginous Letter Grade | Indigenous Grade Percentage | Indigenous Grade Points | English Grade Descriptor | Suggested U.S. Equivalence |
| A+ | 90-100 | 4.0 | Outstanding | A |
| A | 80-89 | 3.6 | Excellent | |
| B+ | 70-79 | 3.2 | Very Good | B |
| B | 60-69 | 2.8 | Good | |
| C+ | 50-59 | 2.4 | Above Average | C |
| C | 40-49 | 2.0 | Average | |
| D+ | 30-39 | 1.8 | Below Average | D |
| D | 20-29 | 1.6 | Above Insufficient | |
| E | 0-19 | 0.8 | Insufficient | F |
* Please Note: Secondary School Leaving Certificate leads to non-university level education or employment. Those applying to 老司机传媒 must also have a Higher Secondary Certificate (grade 12).
** Please note: If a student has only finished grade 10 in the old system, they can enroll in university-preparatory programs offered by universities in Nepal that lead to a “Proficiency Certificate,” a credential that gives access to tertiary education. These programs are being phased out, but are still offered at some institutions.
Official Language and /or Language of Instruction
- Nepali
Created: October 老司机传媒 2023
PakistanU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), Intermediate School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), Intermediate Certificate Examination
- British 0-levels and A-levels are also offered in private schools
Basis of Admission:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC),Intermediate School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), Intermediate Certificate Examination with a final result of at least a C grade.
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:
- Copies of statement of mark sheet containing a record of courses taken and marks obtained
- Copies of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), Intermediate School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), Intermediate Certificate Examination.
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
- Official Mark sheets/Result Card sent by the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
- Official Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate School Certificate sent by the Boards of Intermediate & Secondary Education. (They may be accompanied by a Certificate and Marks statement.
Secondary Schoo/High School Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Percetange Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A1 or A+ | 80-100 | Outstanding | A | 4.00 |
| A | 70-79.99 | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
| B | 60-69.99 | Very Good | A- | 3.67 |
| C | 50-59.99 | Good | B | 3.00 |
| D | 40-49.99 | Satisfactory | C | 2.00 |
| E | 33-39.99 | Pass | D | 1.00 |
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
- Urdu (National)
Revised: January 老司机传媒 2023
PhilippinesU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- High school diploma (katibayan/katunayan)
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
| Number Grade | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 90-100 | A | 4.00 |
| 80-89 | B | 3.00 |
| 75-79 | C | 2.00 |
| 0-74 | F | 0.00 |
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
- Filipino (Based on Tagalog)
- English
Revised: June 2019
Saudi ArabiaU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Diplom Al Madaaris Al Ziraa’iyyah - Secondary Agricultural School Diploma
- Diplom Al Madaaris Al Tijaariyyah - Secondary Commercial School Diploma
- Diplom Al Madaaris Al Thanawiyyah Al Mihaniyyah - Secondary Vocational School Diploma
- General: Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyyat - General Secondary Education Certificate (GSEC)
- Shahadat Al Thanawiyyah Al’Aama lil Ma’aahid Al Ilmiyya - Religious Secondary Education Certificate
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application
- Copies of transcripts containing a record of all courses taken and individual grades received.
- Copies of diplomas if graduation date is not listed on the transcript.
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school/high school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide
- Official transcripts showing date of graduation.
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Numeral Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 90.00-100.00 | ممتاز (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| B | 75.00-89.99 | جيد جدًا (Very Good) | B | 3.00 |
| C | 60.00-74.99 | جيد (Good) | C | 2.00 |
| D | 50.00-59.99 | مقبول (Pass) | D | 1.00 |
| F | 0.00-49.99 | راسب (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
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.
Revised: April 2021
SingaporeU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary 'O' Level Examination
Basis of Admission:
- Minimum os five subjects with passing grades, including English and Math, and GPA average at or above 2.50.
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:
- Copies of Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary 'O' Level Examination Results
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
- Official Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary 'O' Level Examination
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Number Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 1 | A | 4.00 |
| A | 2 | A | 4.00 |
| B | 3 | B | 3.00 |
| B | 4 | B | 3.00 |
| C | 5 | C | 2.00 |
| C | 6 | C | 2.00 |
| D | 7 | D | 1.00 |
| E | 8 | D | 1.00 |
| -- | 9 | F | 0.00 |
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.
Revised: July 2024
South KoreaU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Inmungye Godeung Hakgyo Jolupjang- General (or Special-purpose) High School Certificate of Graduation
- Silopgye Godeung Hakgyo Jolupjang - Vocational High School Certificate of Graduation (accepted on case-by-case basis)
- High School Graduation Academic Qualification Test Pass Certificate
Please note: The University College Scholastic Ability Test is not required for admissions in the US.
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:
- Copies of transcripts (성적증명서) containing a record of all courses taken and individual grades received
- Copies of Certificate of Graduation (졸업증명서).
- Authorized word-for-word English translations.
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school/high school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
- Official transcripts (성적증명서).
- Official Certificate of Graduation (졸업증명서).
Secondary School/ High School Grading Scale
| Percentage Scale | Korean (English) Description | U.S. Grade Equivalency | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 90-100 | Su (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
| 80-89 | Wu (Excellent) | B | 3.00 |
| 70-79 | Mi (Average) | C | 2.00 |
| 60-69 | Yang (Below Average) | D | 1.00 |
| 0-59 | Ga (Poor) | F | 0.00 |
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
- Korean
Revised: March 2024
TaiwanU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Senior High School Diploma - 高中文凭
- Senior Vocational High School Diploma - 高级职业高中文凭 (access to higher education, upon successful completion of “Joint University Entrance Exams (JUEE)”)
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:
- Copy of the high school trancript of records (3 years)
- Authorized word-for-word English translation
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
- Official of high school trancript of records
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
| Percentage Scale | Letter Grade | US Grading Scale | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 80-100 | A | A | 4.00 |
| 70-79 | B | B | 3.00 |
| 60-69 | C | C | 2.00 |
| 50-59 | D | D | 1.00 |
| 0-49 | F | F | 0.00 |
*50 is minimum passing grade
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
- Mandarin
Revised: July 2024
ThailandU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Certificate of Secondary Education (Matayom VI)
During the application process, applicants must upload the following documents into their online application:
- Copy of the high school trancript of records (3 years)
- Authorized word-for-word English translation if transcript is not issued in English
Prior to registering for classes, applicants must provide:
- Official high school trancript of records sent by the institution attended.
| Number Scale | Percentage Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 4 | 80-100 | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
| 3 | 70-79 | Good | B | 3.00 |
| 2 | 60-69 | Fair | C | 2.00 |
| 1 | 50-59 | Pass | D | 1.00 |
| 0 | 0-49 | Fail | F | 0.00 |
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
- Thai
Revised: July 2024
VietnamU.S. High School Diploma Equivalent
- Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (awarded since 2003) - Diploma for General Upper Secondary Education
Please Note: Provisional Graduation Certificate (Giay Chung Nhan Tot Nghiep THPT) are issued to allow students to sit the entrance exam. These graduation certificates become null and void as soon as the final certificates are issued.
Secondary School/High School Grading Scale
| Number Grade | Vietnamese (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 9-10 | Xuất sắc (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
| 8-8.99 | Giỏi (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 7-7.99 | Khá (Good) | B+ | 3.33 |
| 6-6.99 | Trung bình khá (Fairly Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 5-5.99 | Trung bình (Average) | C | 2.00 |
| 0-4.99 | Không đạt (Fail) | D | 1.00 |
| 0-4.99 | Không (Fail) with an overall average grade of at least 5.0 | F | 0.00 |
| Đạt (Pass) | P |
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
- Vietnamese
Revised: October 老司机传媒 2023
Visit Undergraduate Admissions for more information.