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DOCUMENT TO INTERPRET
AND
TRANSLATE FOREIGN
TRANSCRIPTS
The District School Board of Collier County
English Language Learners (ELLs) Programs
August 2011
Dr. Kamela Patton
Superintendent
www.collierschools.com
Dr. Kamela Patton
Superintendent of Schools
THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
Julie Sprague, Chair
Roy M. Terry, Vice-Chair
Patricia M. Carroll, Member
Kathleen Curatolo, Member
Barbara Berry, Member
This report has been prepared by The District School Board of Collier County.
Additional copies, if available, may be obtained by writing:
The District School Board of Collier County
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Administrative Center
English Language Learners Programs
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, Florida 34109-0919
Report Number:
08011101
Coordinated by:
Dr. Maria M. Torres
Fernand Billon
No person in this district, shall, on the basis of race, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, religion, or age, be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program
or activity, or in employment conditions or practices conducted by The District School Board of Collier County.
MISSION STATEMENT
The District School Board of Collier County provides high quality educational
experiences enabling all students to achieve their maximum potential in a safe,
positive environment.
For questions or complaints (adults) regarding the Educational Equity Act, Title IX, Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), or the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Allun Hamblett, Executive Director of Human
Resources, (239) 377-0351. For questions or complaints (students) regarding the Educational Equity Act, Title IX, or The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, contact Diedra Landrum, Coordinator of Student
Services/Guidance & Counseling, (239) 377-0517. For questions or complaints (students) regarding Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Larry Ruble, Student
Services/Supervisor of Psychological Services, (239) 377-0508. The address for the above contacts is: The District School Board of Collier County, 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pages
Introduction
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chile
People’s Republic of China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech & Slovak Federal Republics
Denmark
Dominican Republic
6-7
8-9
10-11
12-13
14-15
16-17
18-19
20-21
22-23
24-25
26-27
28-29
30-31
32-33
34-35
36-37
38-39
40-41
42-43
44-46
47-48
49-50
51-52
53-54
55-56
57-58
59-60
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont’d)
Pages
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
England
Ethiopia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guadaloupe, Guyane Francaise, Martinique
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Korea
Kuwait
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61-62
63-64
65-66
67-68
69-70
71-72
73-74
75-76
77-78
79-80
81-82
83-84
85-86
87-88
89-91
92-93
94-95
96-97
98-99
100-101
102-103
104-105
106-107
108-109
110-111
112-113
114-115
Pages
Laos
Lebanon
Lithuania
Mexico
The Netherlands/Holland
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
The Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Romania
Russia Soviet Republics
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sudan
Sweden
Swistzerland French
Swistzerland German
116-118
119-120
121-122
123-124
125-126
127-128
129-130
131-132
133-134
135-136
137-138
139-140
141-142
143-144
145-146
147-148
149-150
151-152
153-154
155-156
157-158
159-160
161-162
163-164
165-166
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Pages
Thailand
Trinidad
Turkey
Turks & Caicos Islands
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands
167-168
169-170
171-172
173-174
175-176
177-178
179-180
181-182
183-184
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INTRODUCTION
This manual was developed to assist ELL Contacts, and Guidance Counselors translate in the
translation/interpretation of transcripts and grades of students arriving from other countries into Collier
County Public Schools. The manual also includes brief information about the educational systems of the
different countries represented herein which will help in determining how the education of incoming
students compares to the education into which they are about to embark in the United States. Many
systems are similar to ours, but many others differ in various ways, which will affect initial student
placement and performance in our educational system.
The awarding of credits should be done by qualified personel (guidance counselors, ELL contacts,
and/or teachers) to determine how classes and class time compare to those in the United States.
Consequently, when students come in to register, it is advisable to take some time to get information
about the coursework they had in their native country from the students and their parent’s.
Some questions to ask are:
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How long was the school year? From __________ to __________
How many times per week did you attend each class?
What was the duration of each class?
How long did the course last?
There are many ways to convert this information into our system, once you have the above information.
The following formulas will help in this process:
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MINUTES IN CLASS PER WEEK MULTIPLIED BY NUMBER OF SCHOOL DAYS DIVIDED BY 60 =
CREDIT HOURS.
- 135 + hrs. = 1 credit
- 134 - 67 = ½ credit
- 66 - 0 = 0 credit
Assuming that classes are 45 minutes each,
- 3 times per week = 108 days
- 2 times per week = 72 days
- 1 time per week = 36 days
Example: A student attended an algebra class two times per week and the classes were 45 minutes
long. How much credit should he be given for this class?
Formula: Minutes x days divided by 60
Twice a week = 72 days, so
45 x 72 divided by 60 = 54
The student gets no credit for this class.
If the student had attended this class three times per week, then the formula would read:
45 x 108 divided by 60 = 81.
The student would get ½ credit for the course.
If the class was 90 minutes long and took place three times per week, then:
90 x 108 divided by 60 = 162.
The student would get 1 credit for this class.
Note: Fonts may vary as a uniform font across all foreign language scripts is non existant.
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Grade Translation for Afghanistan
Language Spoken: Pashtu
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Levels
Afghanistan
Primary
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Very Good
C (70-79)
Good
C- (35-49)
Good
F Below 35
Fail
Note: Minimum
Pass = 40
Secondary
Grades/Ages
In USA
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Baccalaureate or Upper Secondary School Diploma
1-8
Lycée 9-12
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Academic Year: August – June (Warm Region) March –December (Cold Region )
Country Notes: There are still significant obstacles to education in Afghanistan, stemming from
lack of funding, unsafe school buildings and cultural norms. Overall the male literacy rate is 51%
and female literacy is 21%.
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Afghanistan - General Course Names - Language Spoken: Pashtu
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Computer Programming
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drafting/Illustrative Design
Drama
Drawing
Early Child Education
Earth and Space Science
Economics
Engineering
English
Environmental Science
French
‫ شیامن‬Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Intensive Mathematics
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
‫ یندم تامیلعت‬Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
‫ یشاقن‬Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Television Production
Web Design
World History
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‫ایفارغج‬
‫نابز‬
‫هفسلف‬
‫یلاغترپ‬
‫نید‬
Grade Translation for Albania
Language Spoken: Albanian
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Albania
Secondary
“General
Education”
Primary
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
4-Good
High School
10 Sophomore
3-Fair
High School
9 Freshman
2-1-Not Passing
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Secondary School Leaving Diploma (Deftesse Pjekurie Diploma)
5-Excellent
1-8
9-12
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Academic Year: September - June
Country Notes: Schooling is compulsory between ages 7 and 15. Education at the primary and
secondary levels is free, and higher education fees are based on family income.
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Albania - General Course Names
Language Spoken: Albanian
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Llogari
Përkohshëm
Algjebër
Amerikan Geveri
Amerikan Histori
Anatomi
Art
Art Histori
Astronomi
Vetë Mekanik
Biologji
Biznes Anglisht
Analizë Matematike
Qeramikë
Kimi
Fëmijë Zhvillim
Kor
Qytetar
Kompjuter Program
Ndërtim
Enë Art
marr ushtar
Dramë
Vizatim
Herët Fëmijë Edukatë
Tokë e Hapësirë Shkencë
Ekonomi
Inxhinieri
Anglisht
Ambiental Shkencë
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francez
Gjeografi
Gjeometri
Gjerman
Shëndet
Gjithë Shkencë
Intensive Matematikë
Italishte
Gazetari
Gjuhë
Marine Shkencë
Matematikë
Muzikë
Orkestër
Prind Zotësi
Vetiak ushtrim
Filozofi
Fizike Edukatë
Fizike Shkencë
Fizike
Portugalishte
Psikologji
Shkrim
Fe
Sociologji
Spanjoll
Statistikë
Television Prodhim
Fletë Projekt
Botë Histori
Grade Translation for Algeria
Language Spoken: Arabic
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Algeria
General
Secondary
Primary
A (16-20)
Excellent
B (14-15) Tres
Bien
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
C (12-13) Bien
15
High School
D (10-11)
9 Freshman
14
Passable
High School
6-8 Middle
F (0-9) Echect
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Secondary School Diploma (Baccalauréat de L’enseignement Secondaire)
1-9
10-12
Academic Year: October - June
Country Notes: Education is officially compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 15. The
public schools are regulated jointly by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Religious Affairs
and the study of Islam is a required part of the curriculum.
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Algeria - General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
[‫وتوأ‬-‫ ]سكينشم‬Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Argentina
Language Spoken: Spanish
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Argentina
A (8-10)
Sobresaliente
B (6-7)
Distinguido
C (4-5)
Bueno
Primary
Secondary
Academic
Cycle
1-9
1-3
Not existent
F (0-3)
Insuficiente/
Reprobado
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Secondary =“Bachiller” or “Bachillerato”
Academic Year: March - December
Country Notes: Interpretation of grade levels: 1 polymodal = 10th - 2 polymodal = 11th
- 3 polymodal = 12th
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Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Argentina– General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Programación de Computadoras
Construcción
Artes Culinarios
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Ciencia de la Tierra y el Espacio
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
Ciencias del Medioambiente
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Matemática Intensiva
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Destrezas de ser Padres
Condicionamiento Físico
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Producción de Televisión
Diseño de Página de Internet
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Australia
Language Spoken: English
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Australia
(A)
(B )
85-100
& 75–85
1–2/ 1, 2, 3
65–75
3 / 4, 5
50-65
4 / 5, 6
40–50
5/7
0–40
8, 9, 10
Levels
Primary
Secondary
Grades/Ages
In USA
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Higher School Certificate (also serves as entrance to university if marks acceptable).
Method (B) works on either a 5- or 10-point scale.
7 = first year at secondary school. School attendance is compulsory between the ages of 6 and 15.
Academic Year: Starts late January or early February and ends in mid December
Country Notes: The school year is divided into four terms rather than two semesters. The exact
dates vary from year to year, as well as between states and for public and private schools. Each new
cycle begins in January or early February.
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Australia – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Austria
Language Spoken: German
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Austria
Primary
Secondary
Upper
Lower
Oberstufen Real
Gymnasium
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
B (2)
16
High School
10 Sophomore
C (3) satisfactory
15
High School
9 Freshman
C- (4)
14
High School
6-8 Middle
F (5)
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Matura (graduation) Gymnasium/Oberstufen (high school) Students with grades 1 – 4 can
pass on to the next form. Students with a grade 5 must pass special exams for advancement. Secondary
School Leaving Certificate.
Academic Year: September – June
A (1)
1-4
5-8
9-12
Country Notes: Children in Germany start school at the age of 6 and from grades 1 through 4 attend
elementary school. After the 4th grade, they may attend one of three different kinds of schools: Hauptschule,
Realschule or Gymnasium. The Hauptschule (grades 5-9) teaches the same subjects as the Realschule and
Gymnasium, but at a slower pace and with some vocational-oriented courses. The Realschule (grade 5-10)
leads to part-time vocational schools and higher vocational schools. The Gymnasium (grades 5-13) leads to a
degree and prepares students for university study or for a dual academic and vocational credential. The most
common education tracks offered by the standard Gymnasium are classical language, modern language, and
mathematics-natural science.
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Austria – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Buchführung
Die Spielkunst
Algebra
Amerikanische Regierung
Amerikanische Geschichte
Anatomie
Kunst
Kunstgeschichte
Astronomie
Automaschinenbau
Biologie
Geschäft Englisch
Rechnung
Keramik
Chemie
Kinderentwicklung
Chor
Zivilklage
Computerprogrammierung
Konstruktion
Kulinarische Künste
Erläuterndes Absicht
Drama
Zeichnung
Früh Kinderausbildung
Die Erde und Weltraumwissenschaft
Volkswirtschaftslehre
Ingenieurwesen
Englisch
Umweltwissenschaft
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Französisch
Erdkunde
Geometrie
Deutsch
Die Gesundheit
Integrierte Wissenschaft
Intensive Mathematik
Italienisch
Zeitungswissen
Sprache
Seewissenschaft
Mathematik
Musik
Orchester
Eltern-Fähigkeiten
Persönliche Tauglichkeit
Philosophie
Physische Ausbildung
Physische Wissenschaft
Physik
Portugiesisch
Psychologie
Lektüre
Religion
Soziologie
Spanisch
Statistik
Fernsehenproduktion
Netz Absicht
Die Weltgeschichte
Grade Translation for Bahamas
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Levels
Bahamas
Primary
A (80-100)
Secondary
Infants, Yr 1 (K)
Infants, Yr 2 (1)
Standard I (2)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Grade
Age
Form I (7)
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (65-79)
Form II (8)
11 Junior
16
High School
Standard II (3)
C (50-64)
Form III (9)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
Standard III (4)
D (35-49)
Form IV (10)
9 Freshman
14
High School
Standard IV (5)
F (0-34)
Form V (11)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
Standard V (6)
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: The majority of students take either the *GCE or *CXC exams after Form V or
grade 11. For Secondary School graduation, student must pass five (5) subjects, four (4) of which
must be academic. Only students who are planning to go to a university are expected to enter Form
VI, which lasts 2 years.
Country Notes: *GCE – General Certificate of Education *CXC – Caribbean Examination Council
Students who graduate receive a Cambridge Overseas School Certificate
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Bahamas – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Bangladesh
Language Spoken: Bengali
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Bangladesh
Primary
600-1000
1st Division
450-599
2nd Division
330-449
3rd Division
0-329
Fail
1-5
Jr.
Secondary
Secondary Higher
6-8
9-10
11-12
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.)
Academic Year: June - March
Country Notes: There are only 5 years of compulsory education in Banglades, children between the ages of
6 and 10 years are provided basic education free of charge. The government of Bangladesh distributes free
books and education kits to the students of primary schools. Current government projects to promote the
education of children in Bangladesh include, free education for girls up to grade 10, stipends for female
students, a nationwide integrated education system and a food-for-education literacy movement.
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Bangladesh – General Course Names - Language Spoken: Bengali
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Ceramics
Orchestra
Chemistry
Parenting Skills
Child Development
Personal Fitness
Chorus
Civics
Philosophy
Physical Education
গণক
Physical Science
Construction
Physics
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Economics
Statistics
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Engineering
English
Web Design
World History
Grade Translation for Barbados
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Barbados
Primary
A (80-100)
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (65-79)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (50-64)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (35-49)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (0-34)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: The majority of students take either the *GCE or *CXC exams after Form V or
grade 11. For Secondary School graduation, student must pass five (5) subjects, four (4) of which
must be academic. Students who graduate receive a Cambridge Overseas School Certificate. Only
1-6
Forms I-V
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students who are planning to go to a university are expected to enter Form VI, which lasts 2 years.
Country Notes: *GCE – General Certificate of Education *CXC – Caribbean Examination Council Education in Barbados is free of charge and compulsory between the ages of 5 and 16, and
attendance is strictly enforced.
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Barbados – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Belgium
Language Spoken: Dutch and French
Grades
Levels
USA
Equivalent
Belgium
Secondary Type I
Primary Common
Transitional
Unit I
Unit II Unit III
Grades/Ages
In USA
Grade
Age
A (90-100)
Excellent
Type I – Modern
12 Senior
Educational System:
High School
1-6
1-2
3-4
5-6
17/18
Model A Student is successful
and promoted
B (80-89)
Model B - Student is promoted
11 Junior
16
Good
with certain restrictions.
High School
C (70-79)
Model C – Student has failed;
10 Sophomore
Average
must repeat year or change to a
High School
15
different field of study.
D (60-69)
Type II – Traditional
9 Freshman
14
Poor
Educational System:
High School
A+ (90-100 18-20)
F (0-59)
6-8 Middle
11-13
A (80-89 16-17.9)
School
B (70-79 14-15.9)
K-5
B-/C+ (50-69 10-13.9
Elementary
5-10
F (Below 50 Below 10)
School
Diploma Awarded: Certificat d’ enseignement secondaire supérieur. (Higher secondary certificate general, technical, or
artistic education) and Maturity Examination Diploma.
Country Notes: In secondary school, students can choose between four types of education: A. General Ed – B.
Technical Ed C. Artist Ed – D. Professional / Choices C and D go onto Unit III. Higher education in Belgium is organized
by the two main communities, the Flemish Community and the French Community. German speakers typically enroll in
institutions in the French Community or in Germany.
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Belgium – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Dutch and French (Refer to the French Translations on page 74)
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Boekhouding
Acteren
Algebra
Amerikaanse Overheid
Amerikaanse Geschiedenis
Anatomie
Art
Art Historie
Astronomie
Auto Werktuigkundige
Biologie
Zaken het Engels
Rekening
Keramiek
Chemie
Kind Ontwikkeling
Chorus
Burger
Computer Het Programing
Bouw
Culinaire Arts
Het Opstellen
Drama
Tekening
Vroeg kindonderwijs
Aarde En Ruimtewetenschap
Economie
Techniek
Engels
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
Milieu Wetenschap
World History
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Frans
Aardrijkskunde
Meetkunde
Duits
Gezondheid
Geïntegreerde Wetenschap
Intensieve Math
Italiaans
Journalistiek
Taal
Mariene Wetenschap
Math
Muziek
Orkest
Parenting Vaardigheden
Persoonlijke Geschiktheid
Psychologie
Lichamelijke Opvoeding
fysieke wetenschap
Fysica
Portugeese
Psychologie
Lazing
Geloof
Sociologie
Spaans
Statistieken
De Productie van de televisie
Het Ontwerp van het Web
De Geschiedenis van de
wereld
Grade Translation for Belize
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Belize
Secondary
Jr.
Sr.
Primary
A (85-100)
Infants I, II
Standards 1-6
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B+ (66-84)
11 Junior
16
High School
B (55-65)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
C (51-54)
9 Freshman
14
High School
D (50- )
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
F (Below 50)
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: The majority of students take either the *GCE or *CXC exams after Form V or grade
11. For Secondary School graduation, student must pass five (5) subjects, four (4) of which must be
academic. Belize Academic High School Diploma with at least a “C” or “average” standard
Students who graduate receive a Cambridge Overseas School Certificate
9-11
12-13
Country Notes: *GCE – General Certificate of Education *CXC – Caribbean Examination Council The
majority of students take either the GCE (General Certificate of Education) or CXC (Caribbean
Examination Council) exams after grade 11. The Belizean school system is based on British education.
Secondary education is divided into four "forms." Secondary schools differ according to curriculum. Most
private and denominational schools emphasize academic and commercial studies, although some also
offer technical-vocational programs. In government schools, all offer a curriculum oriented to technicalvocational subjects.
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Belize – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Bermuda
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Bermuda
Primary
A (80-100)
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (65-79)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (50-64)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (35-49)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (0-34)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: The majority of students take the GCE exams after Form V or grade 11.
Bermuda Secondary School Certificate awarded.
Standards 1-6
Forms I-V
Country Notes: In the Bermuda Public School System there is also an Alternative Programme
provided for students with behavioural challenges who cannot function in the public mainstream.
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Bermuda – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Bolivia
Grades
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
Bolivia
A (6-7)
Primary
Intermediate
High
1-5
6-8
1-4
B (5)
C (4)
D (3)
F (0-2)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: “Bachillerato” “Bachiller” “Perito or Técnico Medio”
Academic Year: March -December
Country Notes: Bolivian law claims an official 8 years of compulsory schooling between the ages of
7 and 14, however, this law is not regularly enforced.
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Bolivia – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencía Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia Universal
Grade Translation for Brazil
Language Spoken: Portuguese
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Brazil
A (9-10) or 5
Primary
(1° Grãu)
Secondary
(2° Grãu)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
B (7-8.9) or 4
11 Junior
High School
C (5-6.9) or 3
10 Sophomore
High School
D (3-4.9) or 2
9 Freshman
High School
F (1-2.9) or 1
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: “Certificado de Conclusão do 2° Grãu” “Diploma de Escola Normal”
“Diploma de Escola Técnica”
Academic Year: March-December
1a 2a 3a (Série)
1-8
Country Notes: Brazilian children must attend school a minimum of 9 years
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Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Brazil – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidade
Agindo
Algebra
Governo Norte-americano
História Americana
Anatomia
Educacao Artistica/Arte
Historia da Arte
Astronomia
Auto Mecânica
Biologia
Inglês empresarial
Calculo
Cerâmica
Química
Desenvolvimento da Criança
Coro
Ciências Cívicas
Programação de computadores
Construção
Artes Culinária
Traçando / Desígnio Ilustrativo
Drama
Puxando
Cedo Educação de Criança
Terra e Ciência de Espaço
Economias
Engenharia
Inglês
Ciências Ambientais
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francês
Geografia
Geometria
Alemão
Saúde
Ciência Integrado
Italiano
Jornalismo
Linguagem
Ciências marinhas
Matemática
Música
Orquestra
Pais Competências
Aptidão Pessoal
Filosofia
Educação Física
Ciências Físicas
Física
Portuguesa
Psicologia
Lendo
Religião
Sociologia
Espanhol
Estatísticas
Produção de Televisão
Designio de Web
História Mundial
Grade Translation for Bulgaria
Language Spoken: Bulgarian
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Bulgaria
Primary
A= 6
Otlichen
B =5
Mnogo dob”r
C =4
Dob”r
C- = 3
Sreden
F = 2-1
Losh
1-3
Intermediate Secondary
4-7
8-10
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Certificate of Completion (Svidetelstvo)
Academic Year: September-June
Country Notes: Duration of compulsory education in Bulgaria: Age of entry: 7 Age of exit: 19
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Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Bulgaria– General Course Names
Language Spoken: Bulgarian
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Счетоводство
Изпълняващ
Алгебра
Американизъм правителство
Американски история
Анатомия
Изкуство
Изкуство история
Астрономия
Авто механика
биология
Служба английски
висшата математика
Грънчарство
Химия
Дете развитие
Хор
Обик
Компютър прогрaмa
Изграждане
Кулинарен Изкуство
Чертане илюстративен замислям
Драма
Рисуване
Детинство Обучение
Пространство науки
икономика
инженерство
английски
Околности науки
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Френски
География
Геометрия
Германски
Здраве
на равни начала науки
който поправя математичен
Италиански
Журналистика
Език
Морски науки
Математика
музика
Оркестър
Родител сръчност
интимен одност
Философия
Физкултура
Физика
Физика
португалски
Психология
Четене
Ставам
Социология
Испански
Статистика
Телевизия произвеждане
Възнамерявам мрежа
История земята
Grade Translation for Canada (Quebec Province)
Language Spoken: French/French
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Canada
Primary
A (90-100)
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (80-89)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (70-79)
Levels in
10 Sophomore
15
all Other Provinces
High School
D (60-69)
9 Freshman
1-6
7-12
14
High School
F (0-59)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: “Diplome d’études Secondaires” (Quebec Province) In Quebec, the typical high
school term ends after Secondary V, the same as to grade eleven (age sixteen to seventeen)
Grade XII Completion Diploma (Alberta, Manitoba, Br. Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,
Saskatchewan)
1-6
7-11
Country Notes: The official language of Quebec is French. Quebec is the only Canadian province
whose population is mainly francophone, 95% of the people speak French as either their first, second
or even third language. The first cycle of secondary education covers the first three years it focuses
on general studies. The second cycle allows students to continue, for a period of two years, their
general studies while providing them with the opportunity to explore, through optional courses,
various subject areas leading to collegial studies or vocational studies to train them to practice a trade
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Canada (Quebec Province) – General Course Names
Language Spoken: English/French
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Comptabilité
Acte
Algèbre
Gouvernement Américain
Histoire Américaine
Anatomie
Art
Histoire D’Art
Astronomie
Mécanique Auto
Biologie
Anglais Commerciale
Calcul
Céramique
Chimie
Développement D’enfant
Choeur
Civique
Programmation D’ordinateur
Construction
Arts Gastronomiques
Plan/Dessin Illustratif
Drame
Dessin/Tirage
Première Éducation D’enfant
Science de Terre et Spatiale
Économie
Ingénierie
Anglais
Science de L’environnement
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Français
Géographie
Géométrie
Allemand
Santé
Science Intégrée
Mathématiques Intensives
Italien
Journalisme
Langage
Science Marine
Mathématiques
Musique
Ochestre
Puériculture
Forme Physique Personelle
Philosophie
Education Physique
Science Physique
Physique
Portugais
Psycologie
Lecture
Religion
Sociologie
Espagnole
Statistiques
Production de Television
Création de Site Web
Histoire du Monde
Grade Translation for Central African Republic
Language Spoken: French
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Central African
Republic
A+ (17-20)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Primary
Secondary
Grade
12 Senior
High School
A (14-16)
11 Junior
High School
B (12-13)
10 Sophomore
High School
C (10-11)
9 Freshman
High School
D (9)
6-8 Middle
School
F (0-8)
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Second Degré
1-6
7-12
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: Only 31% of children in the Central African Republic complete primary school.
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Central African Republic – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Comptabilité
Acte
Algèbre
Anatomie
Art
Histoire Art
Astronomie
Mécanique D’auto
Biologie
Anglais D’affaires
Calcul
Céramique
Chimie
Choeur
Civique
Construction
Arts Gastronomiques
Drame
Dessin
Science de terre et Spatiale
Économie
Ingénierie
Anglais
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Français
Géographie
Géométrie
Allemand
Santé
Science Intégrée
Italien
Journalisme
Langage
Science Marine
Mathématiques
Musique
Ochestre
Puériculture
Philosophie
Education Physique
Science Physique
Physique
Portugais
Psycologie
Lecture
Religion
Sociologie
Espagnole
Statistiques
Histoire du Monde
Grade Translation for Chile
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Chile
Primary
A (6. 5-7)
Secondary
Professional
Academic
Business
School
Grade
12 Senior
High School
B (5.5-6)
11 Junior
High School
C (4.5-5)
10 Sophomore
High School
D (3. 5-4)
9 Freshman
High School
F (0-3)
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Bachillerato - Perito Agrícola - Licencia de Educación Media, Secundaria
1-8
1-4
1-5
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: Compulsory education in Chile is from age 6 to age 13. 35 percent of Chileans go on to higher
education, but only 10 to 15 percent do so from fully public schools.
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Chile – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencía Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia Universal
Grade Translation for People’s Republic of China
Language Spoken: Chinese (Mandarin)
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
People’s
Republic of
China
A (90-100 5)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Primary
Jr.
Middle
Sr.
Middle
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (80-89 4)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (70-79 3)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (60-69 2)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (0-59 0)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Sr. Middle School 9-10 Students who receive the senior Middle School
Diploma and score over 280 on the National Entrance Examination are eligible for freshman
admission. Normal School 9-11 Students with a diploma form a Normal School entered after junior
middle school should be placed in grade 11 or 12. Vocational School 9-12 Students whom have
received a Vocational School Certificate upon completion of a 3-4 year vocational school program
beyond junior middle school should be placed in grade 11 or 12.
Academic Year: September-July
1-5
6-8
9-10
Country Notes: In addition to Standard Mandarin, Cantonese is co-official in both Hong Kong and
Macau. English is co-official in Hong Kong; correspondingly, Portuguese in Macau. Similarly, several
minority languages are also co-official with Chinese (Mandarin) in minority areas, viz. Zhuang in
Guangxi, Uyghur in Xinjiang, Mongolian in the classical alphabet in Inner Mongolia, Tibetan in Tibet.
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People’s Republic of China – General Course Names - Language Spoken: Chinese (Mandarin)
Trad.
Simp.
代数
Pinyin
kuài jì
biǎo yǎn
dài shù
Trad.
Simp.
French
Geography
Geometry
法國
法国
地理學
地理学
幾何學
几何学
Pinyin
fǎ guó
dì lǐ xué
jǐ hé xué
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
會計
会计
表演
剧
代數
American Government
美國政府
美国政府
měi guó zhèng fǔ
German
德意志
德文
Dé yì zhì
American History
美国史
美国史
měi guó
Health
身體
身体
shēn tǐ
Anatomy
解剖學
解剖学
jiě pōu xué
Integrated Science
科技
xue zheng ti
Art
藝術
艺术
yì shù
尖锐
数学
shu xue
Art History
藝術史
艺术史
yì shù li shi
Italian
意大利
意大利语
Astronomy
天文學
天文学
tiān wén xué
Journalism
新聞學
新闻学
Auto-mechanics
汽车保全
汽车保全
qi che xiu li
Language
語英文
语英文
Yì dà lì
xīn wén
xué
yǔ
Biology
生物學
生物学
shēng wù xué
Marine Science
海研习
hai yan xi
Business English
Calculus
行业英文
行业英文
数学
分析学
Mathematics
Music
數學
分析學
hang ye ying yu
fēn xī xué
音樂
音乐
shù xué
yīn yuè
Ceramics
陶瓷
瓷砖
táo cí
Orchestra
管弦樂
管弦乐
團
团
guǎn xián
yuè tuán
Chemistry
化學
化学
huà xué
Parenting Skills
父母亲
父母亲
fu mu qin
Child Development
孩发育
孩发育
er tong fa yu
Personal Fitness
个人练
本人祛
ge ren qu
Chorus
合唱
唱诗班
hé chàng
Philosophy
哲學
哲学
zhé xué
Civics
伦理
德
lun li
Physical Education
肉体育
锻炼
duan lian
程序設計
程序设计
chéng xù shè jì
Physical Science
物理层
di shi xue
Construction
建設
建设
jiàn shè
Physics
物理學
物理学
wù lǐ xué
Culinary Arts
烹飪
烹饪
pēng rèn
Portuguese
葡萄牙
葡萄牙语
pu tao ya
绘图
绘制
hui zhi
Psychology
精神学
心理学
xin li xue
Drama
戲劇
戏剧
xì jù
Reading
閱讀
阅读
yuè dú
Drawing
併條
并条
bìng tiáo
Religion
教
宗教
jiào
保育
保育
bao yu
Sociology
社會學
社会学
shè huì xué
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整体学
海里学
地势学
太空学
宇宙
chen yu zhou xue
Spanish
西班牙
西班牙文
xi ban ya yu
Trad.
Simp.
统计
Pinyin
tǒng jì
电视
dian shi
chan xiao
網頁設
网页设
計
计
wǎng yè
shè jì
人间史
世界
shi jie li shi
People’s Republic of China – Continued
Trad.
Simp.
经济学
Pinyin
Jing ji xue
Economics
财经
Statistics
統計
Engineering
工程學
工程学
gōng chéng xué
产销电视
English
英國
英国
Yīng guó
Web Design
周围学
正气
zhou wei xue
World History
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Grade Translation for Colombia
Grades
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Chile
Primary
A (8.5-10)
1-5
B (7.3-8.4)
C (6.0-7.2)
D (4.5-5.9)
F (0-4.4)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Secondary
Grade
Basic Advanced
Cycle
Cycle
1-4
5-5
12 Senior
6-9
10-11
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: “Bachiller” “Bachillerato”
Academic Year: Calendar A Feb. – December ( Public Schools) OR Calendar B Sept. – June (Private
Schools)
Country Notes: Secondary education lasts 6 years. Students are required to take a foreign language
(English, French or German) during all six years of high school.
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Colombia – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia Universal
Grade Translation for Costa Rica
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Costa Rica
Primary
Cycle Cycle
I
II
Secondary
Cycle
Cycle
Technical
III
Diversified
Track
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
15
High School
9 Freshman
14
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: “Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada or Diploma de Técnico
Medio”
Academic Year: March-November
1-3
4-6
1-3
4-5
10-12
Country Notes: At 96%, the literacy rate in Costa Rica is one of the highest in Latin America. Primary
education is obligatory, and both preschool and high school are free.
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Costa Rica – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia Universal
Grade Translation for Cuba
Grades
USA
Equivalent
Levels
1960-1976
Grades/Ages
In USA
Cuba
Instituto
PreGrade
Universitario
A (90-100)
A (90-100)
1-4
1-3
12 Senior
1-6
Excellent
7-10
11-12
High School
B (80-89)
B (80-89)
Levels
11 Junior
Good
Phased in by 1977-1978
High School
C (70-79)
C (70-79)
Basic
Pre10 Sophomore
Primary
Average
Secondary
University
High School
D (60-69)
F (0-69)
9 Freshman
1-6
7-9
10-12
Poor
High School
F (0-59)
A (90-100)
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Bachillerato Diploma de Graduado Pre-Universitario
Primary
Secondary
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: Pre-Universitario is for students who are college bound.
Tecnicos Medios are technological schools. There are only so many openings for the preuniversitario schools for students to qualify they must have at least an 87.3 average and must
compete with many other students for a spot. If a student does not make it the other option is the
technological school.
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Cuba – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencía Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia Universal
Grade Translation for Cyprus
Language Spoken: Greek
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Cyprus
Primary
A 18.5 -20
1-6
Secondary General
L.E.M.
Gymnasium
(Lyceum)
7-9
B 15.5-18.4
C 12.5-15.4
C 10.1-12.4
F
0.0-0
10-12
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: “Apolyterion” Certificate of Completion
Country Notes: At State high-schools grades obtained account for only around 25% of the final grade
for each topic, with the remaining 75% assigned by the teacher, in a minimally transparent way. Greek
and Cypriot universities ignore high school grades almost entirely. While a high-school diploma is
mandatory for university attendance, admissions are decided almost exclusively on the basis of scores
of university entrance examinations that all university candidates are required to take. North Cyprus has
a population of ¼ million, and is a de facto independent republic recognized only by Turkey. It is almost
entirely Turkish-speaking.
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Cyprus – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Λογιστική
Να ενεργήσει
Αλγεβρα
Αμερικανική κυβέρνηση
Αμερικανική ιστορία
Ανατομία
Τέχνη
Τέχνη ιστορία
Αστρονομία
Αυτόματοι μηχανικοί
Η βιολογία
Επιχείρηση αγγλικά
Υπολογισμός
Κεραμική
Χημεία
Ανάπτυξη παιδιών
Χορωδίες
SIviks
Προγραμματισμός υπολογιστών
Κατασκευή
Μαγειρικές τέχνες
Σύνταξη/επεξηγηματικό σχέδιο
Δράμα
DrOoing
Πρόωρη εκπαίδευση παιδιών
Γη και διαστημική επιστήμη
Οικονομικά
Εφαρμοσμένη μηχανική
Αγγλικά
Περιβαλλοντική επιστήμη
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Γαλλικά
DzhiiOgrafi
Γεωμετρία
Γερμανικά
Υγεία
Ενσωματωμένη επιστήμη
Εντατικά μαθηματικά
Ιταλικά
Δημοσιογραφία
LEenguitzh
Ναυτιλιακές επιστήμες
MaΘimAtks
Μουσική
Ορχήστρα
Δεξιότητες Parenting
Προσωπική ικανότητα
FiLOsofi
Φυσική αγωγή
Φυσική επιστήμη
Φυσική
PoortiugIiz
Ψυχολογία
Ανάγνωση
TiLIdzhon
Κοινωνιολογία
Ισπανικά
Στατιστικές
Τηλεοπτική παραγωγή
Σχέδιο Ιστού
Παγκόσμια ιστορία
Grade Translation for Czech Republic (includes Slovakia)
Language Spoken: Czech
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
Czech & Slovak
Federal Republics
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
1 (Vybomy
Excellent)
2 (Chvalitebny
Good)
3 (Dobry Very
Good)
4 (Dostalecny
Satisfactory)
5 (Nedostalecny
Unsatisfactory)
Primary
First Second
Stage Stage
Secondary
Gymnasium
Technical
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
15
High School
9 Freshman
14
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: “Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce” or “Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skúske” – Maturity
certificate from Gymnasium, Specialized School, there are Special Schools for Handicapped Students,
Conservatory or four-year program of Apprentice School.
Academic Year: September-August
1-5
1-3
1-4
Country Notes: After 1993 the Czech Republic split. Slovakia has remained a close partner with the
Czech Republic, though its official state language is Slovak, many people also speak Czech.
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Czech & Slovak Federal Republics – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Czech
FRANCOUZSKÝ
French
Učetnictví
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
HRA
ALGEBRA
ŘÍZENÍ AMERICKÝ
HISTORIE AMERICKÝ
ANATOMIE
UMĚNÍ
UMĚNÍ HISTORIE
ASTRONOMIE
AUTO MECHANIKA
BIOLOGIE
ANGLIČTINA BYZNYS
KAMÉNEK
KERAMICKÝ
CHEMIE
ROZVOJ DĚCKO
SBOR
VÝCHOVA
NAPROGRAMOVAT KOMPUTER
KONSTRUKCE
KUCHYNĚ
POVOLAT
DIVADELNÍ HRA
RÝSOVÁNÍ
PEDAGOGIKA DÍTĚ
VĚDA PROSTOR
EKONOMIE
INŽENÝRSTVÍ
ANGLICKÝ
VĚDA EKOLOGICKÝ
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Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
ZEMĚPIS
GEOMETRIE
NĚMEC
ZDRAVÍ
VĚDA Integrovaný
Matematika Nápravný
Italský
Novinářství
Reč
VĚDA Mořský
Matematika
Hudební
Orchestr
Rodič
Kondice Osobní
Filozofie
Pedagogika Fyzický
Fyzický Věda
Fyzika
Portugalský
Zdraví Rozum
Recitace
Náboženství
Sociologie
Španělský
Statistický
Produkce Televise
Plánovat Internet
Histoire Svět
Grade Translation for Denmark
Language Spoken: Danish
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Denmark
A+ (13-12)
A (11)
A-/B+ (10)
B (9)
C+ (8)
Primary/
Middle
Folkeskole
Secondary
Gymnasium
1-9
10-12
C (7)
C- (6)
F (5)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: “Studentereksamen Bevis” (Leaving Certificate)
Academic Year: August-June
Country Notes: From 17-20, students are in Gymnasium with several courses of study to follow.
There are only 9 years of mandatory School; the 10th year is optional. After that, students proceed to
the Gymnasium (=U.S. high school), or can go into a vocational school. Approximately 33% of
Danish students attend a gymnasium with another 50% choosing to attend business or trade schools.
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Denmark – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Danish
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Konto
Teater
Algebra
Amerikaner Regering
Amerikaner Historie
Anatomi
Kunst
Kunst Historie
Astronomi
Automobile Mekaniker
Biologi
Handel Engelsk
Calculus
Ler
Kemi
Barn Udvikling
Kor
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Civics
Pligt
Physical Education
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Program Computer
Bygning
Kokkepige
Tegne
Drama
Billed
Barn Opdragelse
Jord og Rum Videnskab
Economi
Ingeniør
Engelsk
Omgivelse Videnskab
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Fransk
Geografi
Geometri
Tysker
Sundhed
Hel Videnskab
Let matematisk
Italiener
Nyhed
Sprog
Hav Videnskab
Antal
Musik
Orkester
Opdrætte
Personlig Praktisere
Filosofi
Gymnastiksal
Uddannelse
Naturvidenskab
Fysik
Portuguese
Psykologi
Læsning
Religion
Sociologi
Spanien
Sandsynlighed
Fjernsyn Product
Webside Plan
Verden Historie
Grade Translation for Dominican Republic
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Dominican
Republic
A (85-100)
B (70-84)
C (55-69)
D (40-54
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Primary
1-6
7-8
1-4
Another Syestem in D.R. is:
Primary
Basic Cycle
Higher
Cycle
1-6
1-4
5-6
F (0-39)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: “Bachiller”
Country Notes: Primary education is officially free and compulsory for children between the ages of 7
and 14, although those who live in isolated areas have limited access to schooling.
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Dominican Republic – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Ciencía de la Tierra y el Espacio
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Ecuador
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Ecuador
Primary
A (19-20)
Secondary
Basic Cycle
Secondary
Diversified Cycle
Grade
12 Senior
High School
B (16-18)
11 Junior
High School
C (14-15)
10 Sophomore
High School
D (12-13)
9 Freshman
High School
F (0-11)
6-8 Middle
School
K-5 Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Bachillerato en Ciencias / Bachillerato en Humanidades
1-6
1-3
4-6
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Academic Year: October-July
Country Notes: The educational system is challenging with many subjects required each year (14-15
annually), a great deal of homework, and frequent examinations.
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Ecuador – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarios
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Egypt
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Egypt
A (80-100)
Primary
Basic
General
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (70-79)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (60-69)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (50-59)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (0-49)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Thanawiya ‘Amma’ (General Secondary Education Certificate) awarded upon
passing the Tawjihi (Final examinations)
Academic Year: October-June
1-9
1-3
Country Notes: The grading system is used with minimum and maximum grades in each subject.
Grades awarded may be converted into percentages. The Al-Azhar or religious system follows a 13year plan.
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Egypt – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
‫نف خيرات‬
[‫وتوأ‬-‫]سكينشم‬
‫ينيدم‬
‫طيطختلا‬
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
‫ةيفارغج‬
‫ناسل‬
‫باسحلا ملع‬
‫ركف‬
‫لاغتربلا‬
‫دقتعم‬
Grade Translation for El Salvador
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
El Salvador
9-10
Excellent
7-8
Very Good
5-6
Good
Cycles
I, II, III
Secondary
Education
(Media)
1-9
1-3
Not Existent
1-4
Fail
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Bachiller or Contador
Academic Year: March -November
Country Notes: Lower-income families rely on the public education system in El Salvador which
lacks resources. Class sizes in public schools can reach up to 50 kids in a classroom. Salvadorans
who can afford the cost often choose to send their children to private schools.
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El Salvador – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historía Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historaa del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarios
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencía Marina
Matemáticas
Música
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for England
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
England
Secondary
Tertiary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
B, C
B, C
B, C
16
High School
D, E
10 Sophomore
D, E Pass grades
D, E
15
(pass grades) High School
9 Freshman
Not Existent
F, G
14
High School
6-8 Middle
F Fail
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: At the end of secondary school there is a “GCSE” exam in each subject. At the
end of the tertiary stage, students take an “A” level exam in each subject. GCSE = General
Certificate of Secondary Education “A” Level = Advanced Level examination. Tertiary Stage is often
called the “Sixth Form” (grade 11 = Lower Sixth, grade 12 = Upper Sixth) or “college.”
A
A
A
Country Notes: Compulsory education ends when the student is 16. Students specialize a little
when they are 13; choosing subjects in whom they want to take the GCSE exam. The national
average on the GCSE is a “D” grade; students who fail the exam simply don’t receive a grade.
Students specialize to a great degree at age 16 when they choose 3 or 4 (maximum) subjects to
study for two years, leading to the “A” level exams. Students are encouraged to follow either Arts or
Science, rather than a mixture of both. Study for “A” levels is very intensive and students are
expected to read extensively around the subject and to write essays regularly. The normal
requirement for university entrance is 2/3 “A” levels at grade B/C. The British school system is
demanding: few than 10% of students take “A” level study probably have attained the equivalent of
American junior college education.
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England – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Ethiopia
Language Spoken: Amharic
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Ethiopia
Primary
A (75-100)
Polytechnic
Academic
Secondary
Grade
12 Senior
High School
B (60-74)
11 Junior
High School
C (50-59)
10 Sophomore
High School
D (40-49)
9 Freshman
High School
F (0-39)
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESLCE)
1-6
7-10
11-12
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: Average class size in Ethiopia is 65 students per teacher, few school supplies are
available to each student; and most schools don't even have water or useable toilets. Attendance is not
compulsory.
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Ethiopia – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Amharic
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Grade Translation for Finland
Language Spoken: Finnish
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Finland
Primary
9-10 Excellent
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
7-8 Very Good
11 Junior
16
High School
6 Good
10 Sophomore
15
High School
5
9 Freshman
14
High School
4
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: After completing gymnasium, students may take an exam for university
entrance.
1-9
1-3
Country Notes: Finnish students start school at the age of 6 and generally finish high school at 18.
They take their first foreign language (usually English) from the third grade or comprehensive school.
Upper secondary education is of two types: vocational education and the 3-year lukio or
gymnasium. Subjects studied at the gymnasium include Finnish, Swedish, one or two foreign
language, math, chemistry, geography, biology, religious studies, art or music, physical education
and health studies.
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Finland – General Course
Language Spoken: Finnish
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Kirjanpito
Toimiva
Algebra
Amerikkalainen Hallita
Amerikkalainen Historia
Anatomia
Taide
Taidehistoria
Astronomia
Auto Mekaanikko
Biologia
Elinkeino Englantilainen
Kalkyyli
Keramiikka
Kemia
Jälkeläinen Haurastuminen
Kuoro
Kansalaistieto
Tietokone Ohjelmoida
Konstruktio
Keitto
Luonnostella
Draama
Piirros
Imeväinen Koulusivistys
Alue ja Maa Tiede
Kansantalous
Koneoppi
Englanninkieli
Elinympäristö Tiede
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Ranskalainen
Maantiede
Geometria
Saksan Kieli
Terveydentila
Integroida Tiede
Tiivis Laskento
Italialainen
Lehtiala
Kieli
Meri Tiede
Matematiikka
Musiikki
Orkesteri
Vanhempi Koulusivistys
Oma Kelpaavuus
Filosofia
Ffyysinen Opetus
Ffyysinen Tiede
Fysiikka
Portugalilainen
Psykologia
Lukema
Uskonto
Sosiologia
Espanjankieli
Tilasto
Television Tuotanto
Raina Konstruktio
Maailmanhistoria
Grade Translation for France
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
French
Primary
A (14-20)
Secondary
Premier Second
Cycle
Cycle
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (11-13)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (10)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (8-9)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (0-7)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Diplome de Bachelier De l’Enseignement Du Second Degré (Baccalauréat)
Certificate de Fin d’/Etudes Secondaires Students who graduate from the lycee generally have the
equivalent of an American junior college education. Almost half of the lycee students study philosophy.
1-5
6-9
10-12
Country Notes: The grading scale goes from 0-20. It is unusual for students to receive anything higher
than a 15, unless they are exceptionally good. These grades may be considered as passing or failing
depending upon the student’s overall performance on the Baccalauréat School is compulsory from
ages 6-16. Nearly one fifth of elementary school children attend Catholic schools, which are partly
subsidized, by the state. Secondary education offered at lycees and colleges, lasts 7 years. In grade
11, students choose a major, which they follow in grade 12.
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France – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Comptabilité
Acte
Algèbre
Anatomie
Art
Histoire D’Art
Astronomie
Mécanique Auto
Biologie
Anglais Commerciale
Calcul
Céramique
Chimie
Choeur
Civique
Construction
Arts Gastronomiques
Drame
Dessin/Tirage
Science de Terre et Spatiale
Économie
Ingénierie
Anglais
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Français
Géographie
Géométrie
Allemand
Santé
Science Intégrée
Italien
Journalisme
Langage
Science Marine
Mathématiques
Musique
Ochestre
Puériculture
Philosophie
Education Physique
Science Physique
Physique
Portugais
Psycologie
Lecture
Religion
Sociologie
Espagnole
Statistiques
Histoire du Monde
Grade Translation for Germany
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Germany
Grundschule
1 Sehr Güt
Very Good
2 Güt
Good
3 Befriedigend
Satisfactory
4 Genügend
Pass
5 Ungenügend
Fail
1-4
Levels
Lower Upper
5-10
11-13
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: “Reifezeugnis” from an Erweiterte. All gemeinbildende Polytechnische Oberschule
Gymnasium finishes at the end of Grade 13, culminating in a difficult examination called the Abitur. Passing
grades on the Abitur guarantee university admission.
Country Notes: Grades 11-13 (ages 17-19) are an extension of the Gymnasium course of study
(Upper Level Gymnasium). 5-10 = Lower Level Gymnasium. At grade 5 (age 11), students go
either to the Realschule (technically oriented) or the Gymnasium (for students who wish to attend
college).
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Germany – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Buchführung
Das Handeln
Algebra
Anatomie
Art
Kunstgeschichte
Astronomie
Automaschinenbau
Biologie
Unternehmen Englisch
Infinitesimalrechnung
Keramik
Chemie
Kinderentwicklung
Refrain
Bürgerlich
Konstruktion
Entwerfend / erläuterndes Design
Drama
Zeichnung
Die Erde und Raumwissenschaft
Wirtschaftswissenschaft
Ingenieurwesen
Englisch
Umweltwissenschaf
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Französisch
Geografie
Geometrie
Deutsch
Die Gesundheit
Italienisch
Journalismus
Sprache
Seewissenschaft
Mathematik
Musik
Orchester
Parenting-Fähigkeiten
Philosophie
Physik
Portugiesisch
Psychologie
Lektüre
Religion
Soziologie
Spanisch
Statistiken
Fernsehenproduktion
Netzdesign
Die Weltgeschichte
Grade Translation for Greece
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Greece
A (18.5-20)
Primary
Secondary
Gymnasium
1-6
7-12
B+ (15.5-18.4)
B (12.5-15.4)
C (10-12.4)
F (Below 10)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Certificate of Completion (Apolyterion)
Country Notes: Compulsory education begins at age 4,The Greek education system also provides
special kindergartens, primary and secondary schools for special needs students.
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Greece – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Λογιστική
Να ενεργήσει
Αλγεβρα
Αμερικανική κυβέρνηση
Αμερικανική ιστορία
Ανατομία
Τέχνη
Τέχνη ιστορία
Αστρονομία
Αυτόματοι μηχανικοί
Η βιολογία
Επιχείρηση αγγλικά
Υπολογισμός
Κεραμική
Χημεία
Ανάπτυξη παιδιών
Χορωδίες
SIviks
Προγραμματισμός υπολογιστών
Κατασκευή
Μαγειρικές τέχνες
Σύνταξη/επεξηγηματικό σχέδιο
Δράμα
DrOoing
Πρόωρη εκπαίδευση παιδιών
Γη και διαστημική επιστήμη
Οικονομικά
Εφαρμοσμένη μηχανική
Αγγλικά
Περιβαλλοντική επιστήμη
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Γαλλικά
DzhiiOgrafi
Γεωμετρία
Γερμανικά
Υγεία
Ενσωματωμένη επιστήμη
Εντατικά μαθηματικά
Ιταλικά
Δημοσιογραφία
LEenguitzh
Ναυτιλιακές επιστήμες
MaΘimAtks
Μουσική
Ορχήστρα
Δεξιότητες Parenting
Προσωπική ικανότητα
FiLOsofi
Φυσική αγωγή
Φυσική επιστήμη
Φυσική
PoortiugIiz
Ψυχολογία
Ανάγνωση
TiLIdzhon
Κοινωνιολογία
Ισπανικά
Στατιστικές
Τηλεοπτική παραγωγή
Σχέδιο Ιστού
Παγκόσμια ιστορία
Grade Translation For: Guadaloupe, Guyane Francaise, Martinique
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Guadaloupe,
Guyane Francaise,
Martinique
A (18-20)
Levels
Primary
1 Cours
Préparatoire
2 Cours
Elémentaire I
3 Cours
Elémentaire II
4 Cours
Moyen I
5 Cours
Moyen II
Secondary
Gymnasium
6 Sixième
Grades/Ages
In USA
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (15-17)
7 Cinquième
11 Junior
16
High School
C (12-14)
8 Quatrième
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (10-11)
9 Troisième
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (Below 10)
10 Seconde
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
11 Première
K-5
12 Terminale Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Baccalauréat de L’Enseignement Secondaire or Baccalauréat de Technique
Country Notes: French Guiana, Guadeloupe and Martinique are overseas departments of France
therefore their education systems are the same as in France.
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Guadaloupe, Guyane Francaise, Martinique – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Comptabilité
Acte
Algèbre
Anatomie
Art
Histoire Art
Astronomie
Mécanique D’auto
Biologie
Calcul
Céramique
Chimie
Choeur
Civique
Construction
Arts Gastronomiques
Le fait de Faire le brouillon/ Qui
illustre le Design
Drame
Dessi/Tirage
Économie
Ingénierie
Anglais
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Français
Géographie
Géométrie
Allemand
Santé
Science Intégrée
Italien
Journalisme
Langage
Science Marine
Mathématiques
Musique
Ochestre
Puériculture
Philosophie
Education Physique
Science Physique
Physique
Portugais
Psychology
Psycologie
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Lecture
Religion
Sociologie
Espagnole
Statistiques
Histoire du Monde
Grade Translation for Guatemala
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Guatemala
Primary
A (90-100)
Secondary
Basic Diversified
Cycle
Cycle
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (80-89)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (70-79)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (60-69
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (0-59
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: After grade 11, the usual Diploma is a “Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras.” Maestro de
Educación Primaria Urbana
Academic Year: January-November
1-6
1-3
Country Notes: The 3rd year is a specialized optional year.
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1-3
Guatemala – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Guyana
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Guyana
A (90-100)
Primary
Secondary
1-6
Forms I-V
B (80-89)
C (60-79)
D (50-59)
Pass (46-49
F (0-45)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: GCE – General Certificate of Education, CXC - Caribbean Examination Council
Country Notes: The Guyanese education system is modeled after the former British education
system. GCE or CXC results listing 5 subjects as passed or Cambridge School Certificate. There
are wide disparities among the geographical regions of the country in the availability of quality
education, and the physical facilities which are provided are in poor condition.
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Guyana – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Haiti
Language Spoken: Haitian Creole
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Haiti
Primary
A (87.6 - 100)
Excellent
B (75.1 - 87.5)
Good
C (62.5 - 75.0)
Average
D (50.0 - 62.4)
Poor
F (0-49)
Secondary
e
6 - 6 AF
Sixième Année Fondamentale
5 - 5e AF
Cinquième Année Fondamentale
4 - 4e AF
Quatrième Année Fondamentale
3 - 3e AF
Troisième Année Fondamentale
2 - 2e AF
Deuxième Année Fondamentale
1- 1è AF
Première Année Fondamentale
13 - Philosophie
BAC II
12 - Rhétorique
BAC I
11 - Seconde
10 - 3e Sec.
Troisième Secondaire
9 - 9e AF
Neuvième Année
Fondamentale
8 - 8e AF
Huitième Année Fondamentale
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
K-5 Elementary
School
5-10
7 - 7e AF
Septième Année
Fondamentale
Diploma Awarded: “Certificat de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires Classiques Première Partie” Grade (12) “Certificat de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires
Classiques Deuxième Partie” Grade (13)
Academic Year: October-July
Kidergarten
Country Notes: Private Secondary/ High Schools are called “College”. Public Secondary/ High Schools are called “Lycée”. PK/Kindergarten is three years. The
official language in Haiti is still French and classes, especially in the private schools, are still being conducted in French. In the rural areas some school conduct
classes in Haitian Creole, but for the most part, French is the language of instruction. Haitian Creole is taught as a secondary language. In Haiti promotion from
one grade to another differs greatly in comparison to the U.S. educational system. Haiti uses the Total Net Average System (TNS’s) to promote students to the
next grade level. TNS is based on the Total Net Average points received on all subjects combined. Passing Grades – based on a 50 percentile basal (or 5.0) for
promotion. (A student might fail one or more subjects, but, if his/her T.N.A. is 5 or more – using the 1 through 10 scale– he/she would still be promoted.) Any
student whose T.N.A. falls at 49.9 (4.9) or less would not be considered for promotion. Administrative Placement – Neither the concept nor the idea exists in the
Haitian School System. Any child who does not master his or her skills would have to stay at the present grade until he/she reaches 18 or 19 years of age or
decides to drop out. To Grade Subjects Individually – Add all grades obtained for the subject/skills; add all maximum point allowable. Then divide the net total
obtained for the subject by the total Max. Point Allowable. The result is your grade point. To determine grade percent divide subject grade by maximum grade.
Convert to letter grade under “grading system”. “admise en” - promoted to “retenu” – retained.
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Haiti – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Haitian Creole
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Kontabilite
Teyat
Aljèb
Gouvènman Ameriken
Istwa Ameriken
Anatomi
Desen/La
Istwa La
Astwonomi
Mekanik Oto
Biyoloji
Anglè Komèsyal
Analiz (Matematik)
Seramik
Chimi
Devlopman Timoun
Koral
Enstwiksyon Sivik
Pwogramasyon Odinatè
Konstwiksyon
Kou Kwizin
Desen Endistriyèl
Dram/Teyat
Desen
Edikasyon Timoun Piti
Syans Latè ak Lespas
Ekonomi
Kou Jeni
Anglè
Syans Anviwonman
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Fransè
Jeyografi
Jeyometri
Alman
Sante
Syans Entegre
Matematik Entansif
Italyen
Jounalis
Langaj
Syans Maritim
Matematik
Mizik
Okès
Konpetans pou Elve Timoun
Aktivite Espòtif
Filozofi
Edikasyon Fizik
Syans Fizik
Fizik
Pòtigè
Sikoloji
Lekti
Relijyon
Sosyoloji
Espanyòl
Estatistik
Pwodiksyon Televizyon
Plan Rezo Enfòmatik
Istwa Jeneral
Grade Translation for Honduras
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
Honduras
Primary
Cycle Cycle
I
II
Secondary
Common Diversified
Vocational
Cycle
Cycle
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
B (80-90)
High School
10 Sophomore
15
C (60-79)
High School
9 Freshman
14
Not Existent
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
F (0-59)
F (1-59)
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Upon completion of Academic program, (after grade 11) student receives the “Bachiller en Ciencias y
Letras”. Upon completion of Vocational program (after grade 12), student receives the “Bachiller Técnico”
Academic Year: February-November
A (91-100)
1-3
4-6
1-3
4-5
6
Country Notes: Education is compulsory from ages 7 to 13, however 13% of children have no access to education, and
only 43 percent of children enrolled in public schools complete the primary level.
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Honduras – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencía Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation For: Hong Kong, China
Language Spoken: Chinese
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Hong Kong
Primary
A Distinction
Middle School
or Forms I-III
High School
or Forms IV-VI
Grade
12 Senior
High School
B Very Good
11 Junior
High School
C Good
10 Sophomore
High School
D Fair
9 Freshman
E Pass
High School
F Fail
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Hong Kong Higher Level Examination
1-6
7-9
10-12
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: Hong Kong's education system roughly follows the system in England. The medium of instruction
is mainly spoken Cantonese, written Chinese and English, but Mandarin language education has been increasing.
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Hong Kong, China – General Course Names - Language Spoken: Chinese
Trad.
Simp.
代数
Pinyin
kuài jì
biǎo yǎn
dài shù
Trad.
Simp.
French
Geography
Geometry
法國
法国
地理學
地理学
幾何學
几何学
Pinyin
fǎ guó
dì lǐ xué
jǐ hé xué
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
會計
会计
表演
剧
代數
American Government
美國政府
美国政府
měi guó zhèng fǔ
German
德意志
德文
Dé yì zhì
American History
美国史
美国史
měi guó
Health
身體
身体
shēn tǐ
Anatomy
解剖學
解剖学
jiě pōu xué
Integrated Science
科技
xue zheng ti
Art
藝術
艺术
yì shù
尖锐
数学
shu xue
Art History
藝術史
艺术史
yì shù li shi
Italian
意大利
意大利语
Astronomy
天文學
天文学
tiān wén xué
Journalism
新聞學
新闻学
Auto-mechanics
汽车保全
汽车保全
qi che xiu li
Language
語英文
语英文
Yì dà lì
xīn wén
xué
yǔ
Biology
生物學
生物学
shēng wù xué
Marine Science
海研习
hai yan xi
Business English
Calculus
行业英文
行业英文
数学
分析学
Mathematics
Music
數學
分析學
hang ye ying yu
fēn xī xué
音樂
音乐
shù xué
yīn yuè
Ceramics
陶瓷
瓷砖
táo cí
Orchestra
管弦樂
管弦乐
團
团
guǎn xián
yuè tuán
Chemistry
化學
化学
huà xué
Parenting Skills
父母亲
父母亲
fu mu qin
Child Development
孩发育
孩发育
er tong fa yu
Personal Fitness
个人练
本人祛
ge ren qu
Chorus
合唱
唱诗班
hé chàng
Philosophy
哲學
哲学
zhé xué
Civics
伦理
德
lun li
Physical Education
肉体育
锻炼
duan lian
程序設計
程序设计
chéng xù shè jì
Physical Science
物理层
di shi xue
Construction
建設
建设
jiàn shè
Physics
物理學
物理学
wù lǐ xué
Culinary Arts
烹飪
烹饪
pēng rèn
Portuguese
葡萄牙
葡萄牙语
pu tao ya
绘图
绘制
hui zhi
Psychology
精神学
心理学
xin li xue
Drama
戲劇
戏剧
xì jù
Reading
閱讀
阅读
yuè dú
Drawing
併條
并条
bìng tiáo
Religion
教
宗教
jiào
保育
保育
bao yu
Sociology
社會學
社会学
shè huì xué
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整体学
海里学
地势学
宇宙
chen yu zhou xue
Trad.
Simp.
Economics
财经
经济学
Pinyin
Jing ji xue
Engineering
工程學
工程学
English
英國
周围学
太空学
西班牙
西班牙文
xi ban ya yu
Trad.
Simp.
Statistics
統計
统计
Pinyin
tǒng jì
gōng chéng xué
产销电视
电视
dian shi
chan xiao
英国
Yīng guó
Web Design
網頁設
网页设
計
计
wǎng yè
shè jì
正气
zhou wei xue
World History
人间史
世界
shi jie li shi
Spanish
Hong Kong, China – Continue
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Grade Translation for Hungary
Language Spoken: Hungarian
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Hungary
5 Jeles
Excellent
4 Jõ
Good
3 Közepes
Fair
2 Elégséges
Satisfactory
1 Elégtelen
Unsatisfactory
Primary
Upper
Cycle
Gymnasium
1-4
5-8
1-4
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Maturity Certificate “Erettségi Bizonyitvány”
Country Notes: Public education is available in Hungary starting at age 3 and is compulsory from age 6
to age 16. Language training in English and/or German (sometimes Italian) begins at age ten, In
schools specializing in languages it begins in the third grade or age eight. Language training continues
through the four years of secondary school.
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Hungary – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Hungarian
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Könyvelõi
Eljátszás
Algebra
Amerikai adminisztráció
Amerikai történelem
Anatómia
Furfang
Furfang Történelem
Csillagászat
Auto Javítás
Biológia
Üzleti Tevékenység Angol
Kõ
Fazekasság
Kémia
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Child Development
Gyermek Elõhívás
Personal Fitness
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Karban énekelt Refrén
Állampolgári Ismeretek
Technikai értesítõ
Kivitelezés
Szakácsmûvészet
Rajzolás
Színmûvészet
Rajzolás
Csecsemõ Oktatás
Hely meg Odú Tudomány
Gazdasági Helyzet
Mérnöki Munka
Angol
Környezet Tudomány
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Francia
Földrajz
Geometria
Német
Kényelem
Integrált Tudomány
Gyógyító Matematika
Olasz
Újságírás
Kifejezés
Tengerészeti Tudomány
Matematika
Zene
Zsöllye
Apaság
Személyi hír
állóképesség
Gondolkodik
Oktatás
Testi Tudomány
Fizika
Portugál nyelv
Pszichológia
Magyarázat
Vallás
Szociológia
Spanyol
Statisztika
Televízió Termelés
Vég Szándék
Történelem
Grade Translation for India
Language Spoken: Hindi
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Levels
Hindi
Primary
A 60-100
1st Division
B 50-59
2nd Division
C 35-49
3rd Division
Secondary
Standards
IX, X, XI, XII
Grades/Ages
In USA
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Higher Secondary Certificate Examination Standard XII (Grade 12)
1-8
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Academic Year: June-March OR July - April
Country Notes: Only 35% of schools in India are government run. Education is compulsory for
children aged 6-14 years of age, however only 82% of children in this age group are enrolled in
school.
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India – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Hindi
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
hisaab-kitaab
Abhinay
beej ganita
Amrikee sarkaar
Amrikee Itihaas
Insaan deh
Kalaa
Kalaa Itihaas
Sitaaraa shaastraa
motor gaadi fikar
jeev-shaastra
Bazaar Angrezee
Kalana
Mittee
Rasaayan Shaastraa
Aulaad shikshaa
Gaanaa
Saamajik
Sanganak Karyakram
Imaarat
paak kritee
Chitra
Nachaghara
Sahasa
Bachcha Shikshaa
Bhumi aura Prasara Shaastraa
Sampattishastra
abhiyantrikee
Angrejī bhAShA
PaDosa Shaastraa
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
spaShTavAdI
BhUgola
rekhAgaNita
jarmanI kI bhAShA
ndurustI
Shaastraa
gaNita vidyA adhikatA se
roma kA bhAShA
patrakAritA
bhAShA
SamudrI Shaastraa
gaNita vidyA
ngIta vidyA
vAdaka samUha
bApa vA mA vidyA
nija kA yogyatA
GYAna prIti
Bhautika Shikshaa
Bhautika Shaastraa
bhautika viGYAna
Portugisi bhAShA
manoviGYAna
paDhanA
Ishvara bhakti
samAjatatva
Espanoli bhAShA
nbhAvyatA
Philma Utpatti
banAvaTa chAlAka
Vishva Itihaas
Grade Translation for Indonesia
Language Spoken: Indonesian
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Indonesia
Primary
A 9-10
Excellent
B 7-8
Good
C 6
Fair
D 5
Pass
F 1-4
No Pass
Secondary
Academic Academic
Junior
Senior
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
15
High School
9 Freshman
14
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Certificate of Completion of Studies (Sekolah Menengah Atas, SMA)
1-6
7-9
10-12
Academic Year: July-June
Country Notes: Indonesians between seven and twelve years of age are required to attend six
years of primary school. 93% of Indonesian Primary Schools are government run. Indonesian
citizens are not required to attend high school; only nine years of education are required.
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Indonesia – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Indonesian
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Akuntan
Langkah
Algebri
Amerika Pemerintah
Amerika Sejarah
Badan Mns
Kelicikan
Kelicikan Sejarah
Pendidikan Langit
Mobil Montir
Biologi
Urusan Inggris
Mengatur
Pekerjaan Tukang Pot
Kimia
Anak Pengembangan
Koor
Pelajaran Pemerintahan
Komputer Acara
Pembangunan
Kepandaian Memasak
Menghiasi
Sandiwara
Gambar
Awal Anak Pengembangan
Bumi Antariksa Belajar
Ekonomi
Insinyur
Bahasa Inggris
Suasana Ilmu Pengetahuan
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Bahasa Perancis
Geografi
Geometri
Bahasa Jerman
Pendidikan Kesegaran
Mengintegrasikan Ilmu
Matematika Sekali
Roman Dialek
Wartawan
Menyalin
Marinir Ilmu Pengetahuan
Matematika
Musik
Terkenal Musik
Orang Tua Ketrampilan
Pribadi Senam
Filosofi
Jasmani Sekolah
Jasmani Sarjana
Fisika
Portugis Dialek
Sicologi
Pendidikan Baca
Pendidikan Agama
Sosiologi
Spanyol
Angka
Televisikan Produksi
Jaringan Penuh Tipu Daya
Dunia Sejarah
Grade Translation for Iran
Language Spoken: Farsi
Grades
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
Iran
Primary
A (17-20)
1-5
Cycles
Guidance Intermediate
6-8
9-12
B (15-16)
C (12-14)
D (10-11)
F (0-9)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Passing grades on June Written Examination (JWE)
Country Notes: Year averages may be obtained by adding the first two terms plus the June Written Exam
grades, multiplying by two and dividing the total by four. High school (Dabirestan), for which the last three
years is not mandatory, is divided between theoretical, vocational/technical and manual. In Iran all students
are segregated by sex.
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Iran - General Course Names
Language Spoken: Farsi
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
‫ شیامن‬Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
‫ یندم تامیلعت‬Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
‫ یشاقن‬Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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‫ایفارغج‬
‫نابز‬
‫هفسلف‬
‫یلاغترپ‬
‫نید‬
Grade Translation For: Iraq
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Iraq
Primary
A (90-100)
Intermediate
Preparatory
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (80-89)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (70-79)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (60-69)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (50-59)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
Fail
K-5
(Below 50)
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Secondary Baccalaureate Examination with a minimum grade of 68-70 percent.
Student may be considered for admission to freshman standing.
1-6
7-9
10-12
Country Notes: Violence against education institutions and teachers has prompted a sharp decline in
school attendance. According to recent statistics from the Ministry of Education, only about 30 percent of
Iraq’s 3.5 million school-aged children are currently attending classes.
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Iraq – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
‫ينيدم‬
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
‫ناسل‬
‫ركف‬
‫دقتعم‬
Grade Translation for Ireland
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Ireland
A (85-100)
Primary
Secondary
Senior
Cycle
1-6
7-9
10-11
B (70-84)
C (55-69)
D (40-54)
F (39-0)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Ardteistiméireacht Training Certificate
Country Notes: it is usual for children to begin school the September following their fourth birthday.
Education is compulsory for children in Ireland from the ages of six to 16 or until students have
completed three years of second level education.
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Ireland – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Israel
Language Spoken: Hebrew
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Israel
Post
Secondary
Primary
A+ (95-100)
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
A (85-94)
11 Junior
16
High School
B (75-84)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
C (65-74
9 Freshman
14
High School
D (50-64)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Applicants who complete the twelfth grade and pass examinations in five (5)
subjects, 4 at the lower level (general)and one at higher level (field of emphasis) have the equivalent
of a high school diploma. Applicants who complete the twelfth grade with passes in 3 or 4 bagrût
examinations and do not receive the matriculation certificate may be granted freshman standing to
programs not requiring a strong academic background. Bagrût are national school-leaving
examinations. Applicants who hold a matriculation certificate with good marks on the bagrût
examination may be considered for admission to U.S. colleges.
1-6
7-12
Country Notes: Post primary = 3 years of Jr. High, and 3 years of High School. Schools in the Arab
sector teach in Arabic and offer a curriculum that emphasizes Arab history, religion and culture.
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Israel – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Hebrew
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Italy
Language Spoken: Italian
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Italy
Primary
10 – Excellent
(rarely awarded)
8-9
Good
6-7
Fair
0-5
Not passing
Middle School
(Licenza Media)
Lyceum-Tech.
Institute
(Maturita Tecnica)
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
15
High School
9 Freshman
14
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Diploma di: -Maturita Classica - Maturita Scientifica - Maturita Linguistica - Maturita Tecnica
- Maturita Profissionale - Maturita Magistrale - Maturita Artistica - (High School Equivalent)
1-6
7-9
10-12
Country Notes: There are many types of high schools in Italy, specializing in different areas but sharing a basic course of
study. Years of study involved depends upon the type of school.
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Italy – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Italian
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilità
Comportarsi
Algebra
Governo Americano
Storia Americana
Anatomia
Arte
Storia di arte
Astronomia
Meccanici Auto
Biologia
Inglese Di Affari
Calcolo
Ceramica
Chimica
Sviluppo Del Bambino
Chorus
Civico
Programmazione Del Calcolatore
Costruzione
Arti Culinarie
Disegno Di Drafting/Illustrative
Dramma
Desegno
Formazione Iniziale Del Bambino
Scienza dello spazio e della terra
Economia
Ingegneria
Inglese
Servizi Ambientali
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francese
Geografia
La geometria
Tedesco
Salute
Scienza Integrata
Matematica Intensa
Italiano
Giornalismo
Lingua
Scienza Marina
Matematica
Musica
Orchestra
Abilità Di Parenting
Idoneità Personale
Filosofia
Formazione Fisica
Scienza Fisica
Fisica
Portoghese
Psicologia
Lettura
Religione
Sociologia
Spagnolo
Statistiche
Produzione Della Televisione
Disegno Di Fotoricettore
Storia Del Mondo
Grade Translation for Jamaica
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Levels
Jamaica
Primary
A (90-100)
Secondary
Grades/Ages
In USA
Grade
Age
Forms
I, II, III, IV, V
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (80-89)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (65-79)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (50-64)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (0-49)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: High School Diploma - Technical High School Diploma - CXC – Caribbean
Examination Council - GCE – General Certificate of Education
1-6
Country Notes: After Form V, Jamaican students who are pursuing university education, take the
official CXC or GCE exams. They need to pass at least (5) subjects, four (4) of which must be
academic. Forms mean years of schooling.
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Jamaica – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Japan
Language Spoken: Japanese
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Japan
Secondary
Lower Upper
Primary
A 5
91-100
B 4
81-90
C 3
61-80
D 2
50-60
F 1
Below 50
1-6
7-9
10-12
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Sotsugyó Shósho
Academic Year: April-February
Country Notes: There are three grading systems in Japan: A-E, 5-1, 10-1. High School is not
compulsory, but 95% do attend. Private upper-secondary schools account for about 55% of all
upper-secondary schools, and neither public nor private schools are free. The high school
curriculum is very demanding. In successive international tests of mathematics, Japanese children
consistently rank at or near the top.
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Japan – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Japanese
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
会計
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
機能
代数学
米政
米史
解剖学
芸術
美術史
天文学
自動機械工
生物学
商売英語
微積分
製陶術
化学
児童の発育
合唱団
公民教育
電脳言語
構造
料理用芸術
起稿
戯曲
デッサン
早い子供の教育
地球及び宇宙科学
経済学
工学
英語
環境科学
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仏語
地理学
幾何学
ドイツ語
健康
全休科学
集中的な数学
伊語
報道
言語
海洋科学
数学
音楽
交響楽
親腕
個人的な適性
哲学
体育
物理的な科学
物理学
ポルトガル語
心理学
読書
宗教
社会学
スペイン語
統計量
テレビの生産
網の設計
世界史
Grade Translation for South Korea
Language Spoken: Korean
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Korea
Secondary
Middle High
Primary
A (90-100)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
B (80-89)
11 Junior
High School
C (70-79)
10 Sophomore
High School
D (60-69)
9 Freshman
High School
F (59 or less)
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: “General High School Diploma” “Vocational High School Diploma”
1-6
7-9
1-3
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: Competition is fierce in education in South Korea. 97% of South Korea'n students
complete high school, the highest percentage in any country.South Korea was the first country in the
world to provide high-speed internet access from every school. English is considered one of the
most important subjects; students begin learning English in the third year of elementary school.
Passing through the grade levels is based upon the student's age until the final year of middle school
when examination scores become very important to gain entrance into the top high schools. High
schools teach students from 1st grade (age 17) to 3rd grade (age 19); most graduate at age 19. With
up to 11 subjects, their curriculum is rigorous, as is the schedule. It is not abnormal for students to
arrive home from school at midnight, after intensive "self-study" sessions supported by the school.
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Korea – General Course Names - Language Spoken: Korean
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
회계
프랑스어
미국 역사
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Anatomy
해부학
Integrated Science
공동의 과학
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
예술
집중적인 수학
국민 윤리과
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
컴퓨터 프로그래밍
Physical Science
신체의 과학
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
건축
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
물리학
행동
대수
미국 정부
예술 역사
천문학
자동차 정비사
생물학
상업 영어
미적분학
세라믹스
화학
아동 발달
합창
요리 예술
설계도를 그리는 설명적인 디자인
연극
그림
이른 아이 교육
지구와 우주 과학
경제
기술설계
영어
환경 과학
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지리학
기하학
독어
건강
이탈리아어
신문업
언어
해양 과학
수학
음악
오케스트라
아이를 기르는 특기
개인 적당
철학
체육
포르투갈어
심리학
독서
종교
사회학
스페인어
통계
텔레비전 생산
웹 디자인
세계사
Grade Translation for Kuwait
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Kuwait
Primary
A–4
Intermediate
Secondary
Education
1-4
1-4
B–3
C–2
D-1
1-4
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Secondary School Certificate
Country Notes: Oil revenues have allowed Kuwait to build an extensive educational system, yielding a
literacy rate of 93.3 percent. Schooling is compulsory between the ages of 6 and 14. Both public and
private school systems exist, with public schooling from kindergarten to secondary education available
free of charge.
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Kuwait – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
‫ينيدم‬
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
‫ناسل‬
‫ركف‬
‫دقتعم‬
Grade Translation for Laos
Language Spoken: Lao
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Laos
Primary
A (18-20)
1-5
Secondary
Lower Upper
6-8
A- (16–17.9)
B (14-15.9)
B- (12-13.9)
C (10-11.9)
F (0-9.9)
9-11
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Baccalauréat
Academic Year: October-June OR September – July
Country Notes: The official and dominant language is Lao, French, is common in government
and commerce and is studied by many, while the study of English has increased in recent
years. There are schools in nearly every village, most schools are poorly constructed--of
bamboo and thatch--and staffed by only one or two teachers who are paid low wages. Many
village schools have only one or two grades, and teaching materials are scarce. Because
teachers are paid irregularly, they spend significant amounts of time in other livelihood
activities, with the result that in many locations classes are actually held for only a few hours a
day. For students who do not live in a provincial center, attendance at secondary school
requires boarding away from home.
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Laos – General Course Names - Language Spoken: Lao
Accounting
French
Acting
Geography
Algebra
Geometry
American Government
German
American History
Health
Anatomy
Integrated Science
Art
Art History
Italian
Astronomy
ດາຣາສາດ
Journalism
Auto-mechanics
Language
Biology
Marine Science
Business English
ເລກ
ງານ ໄມ
Mathematics
ພາສາ
ເລກ
Calculus
Music
Ceramics
Orchestra
Chemistry
Parenting Skills
Child Development
Personal Fitness
Chorus
Philosophy
Civics
Physical Education
ກອງຄຳສອນ
Physical Science
ກອງ
Construction
ໂຍທາ
Physics
Culinary Arts
Portuguese
Psychology
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ກອງ
ອາການກອງ
Drama
Reading
Drawing
ຂຽນ
Religion
ສາສນາ
Sociology
ໂລກ ຣະຍະ
Spanish
Economics
ອອມ
Statistics
ອາດຈະ
Engineering
ຕອງ
English
Web Design
ໂຈມຕອງ
World History
ໂລກ
*Courses that do NOT show any translation is because they do not have the equivalent.
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Grade Translation for Lebanon
Grades
USA
Equivalent
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Lebanon
Secondary
Lower Upper
Primary
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
A+ 18-20
1-5
Excellent
A+ 16-17.9
Trés Bien
A 14-15.9
Bien
B 12-13.9
Assez Bien
C 10-11.9
Passable
D 8.5-9.9
Echec
F Below 8.5
Echec
Diploma Awarded: Baccalauréat Part II Certificate
1-4
1-3
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: Lebanese schools are required to follow a prescribed curriculum designed by the
Ministry of Education. The main subjects taught are mathematics, sciences, history, civics,
geography, Arabic, and at least one secondary language (either French or English). The subjects
gradually increase in difficulty and in number. Students in Grade 11, for example, study up to
eighteen different subjects.
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Lebanon – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
‫ينيدم‬
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
‫ناسل‬
‫ركف‬
‫دقتعم‬
Grade Translation for Lithuania
Language Spoken: Lithuanian
Grades
USA
Equivalent
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Lithuania
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
A (9-10)
F (0-59)
F (0-3)
Primary
Secondary
Lower
1-8
9-12
B (7-8)
C (4-6)
Not Existent
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Attestat Zrelosti (Maturity Certificate)
Country Notes: 90% of Lithuanians speak at least one foreign language and half of the population
speaks two foreign languages, mostly Russian and English or Polish. Most Lithuanian schools teach
English as a first foreign language, but students may also study German, or, in some schools,
French. Schools where Russian and Polish are the primary languages of education exist in the
areas populated by these minorities.
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Lithuania – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Lithuanian
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Atsakingumas
Veikiantis
Algebra
Amerikietis Vyriausybė,
Amerikietis Istorija,v
Anatomija
Menas
Menas Istorija,
Anatomija
Mechanikas Automobilis,
Biologija
Anglas Reikalas
Skaičiavimas
Skaičiavimas
Chemija
Vaikas Augimas
Choras
Teisė
Kompiuteris Programinis
Statyba
Kulinarija
Apmesti
Teatras
Braižyba
Vaikystė Išsimokslinimas,
Kosminis Mokslas
Ekonomika
Inžinierius
Anglas
Aplinka Mokslas
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Prancūzas
Geografija
Geometrija
Vokietis
Sanitarinis
Sudėtinis Mokslas
Intensyvus Aritmetika
Italijos,
žurnalistika
Kalba
Jūra Mokslas
Aritmetika
Muzika
Orkestras,
Tėvas Meistriškumas
Asmeninis Tinkamumas
Filosofija
Fizinis Išsimokslinimas,
Fizinis Mokslas
Fizika
Portugalas
Psichologija
Perskaitymas
Religija
Sociologija
Ispaniškas
Statistinis
Televizija Veikalas
Voratinklis Dizainas
Pasaulis Istorija,
Grade Translation for Mexico
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
Mexico
Primary Secondary Preparatory
A (9.0-10)
1-6
1-3
or
4-6
1-3
Vocational
Technical
Normal
7
Grade
12 Senior
High School
Age
17/18
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
15
C (7.0-7.9)
High School
9 Freshman
14
D (6.0-6.9)
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
F (0-59)
F (1.0-5.9)
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Academic track students earn the ‘Bachillerato” after year 5 or 6 of the preparatory stage.
Vocational, Technical, and “Normal” teaching graduates earn a diploma listing a specialization after year 6 or 7 of the
preparatory stage.
Academic Year: September-June OR August - June
B (8.0-8.9)
Country Notes: I – Incomplete / NA – Not accredited Vocational, technical or normal high school – this is an
academic track.
Primary and secondary education (9 years) is free and mandatory. Mexico has a system of High
School "distance-learning" (telesecundaria) through satellite communications to reach small rural and indigenous
communities. There are approximately a million telesecundaria students in the country.
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Mexico – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for the Netherlands / Holland
Language Spoken: Dutch
Grades
USA
Equivalent
The Netherlands
/ Holland
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
A+ 9-10
Excellent
A 8
Good
B 7
Sufficient
Satisfactory
C 6
Sufficient
Satisfactory
D 5 Conditional
Pass
F 1-4
Inferior
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Primary
Secondary
Grade
1-6
7-12
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Voorbereidend welenschappelijk onderwijs (VWO)
Academic Year: August-June OR September - June
Country Notes: School is compulsory from ages 6-16. Various types of secondary education exist.
The 4-year high school (HAVO), the 6-year gymnasium, or the 6-year atheneum follows elementary
school. The last two are university preparatory schools. There are government financed Catholic,
Protestant, Jewish and Muslim elementary schools and high schools.
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The Netherlands / Holland – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Dutch
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Boekhouding
Acteren
Algebra
Amerikaanse Overheid
Amerikaanse Geschiedenis
Anatomie
Art
Art Historie
Astronomie
Auto Werktuigkundige
Biologie
Zaken het Engels
Rekening
Keramiek
Chemie
Kind Ontwikkeling
Chorus
Burger
Computer het Programing
Bouw
Culinaire Arts
Het Opstellen
Drama
Tekening
Vroeg Kindonderwijs
Aarde en Ruimtewetenschap
Economie
Techniek
Engels
Milieu Wetenschap
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Frans
Aardrijkskunde
Meetkunde
Duits
Gezondheid
Geïntegreerde Wetenschap
Intensieve Math
Italiaans
Journalistiek
Taal
Mariene Wetenschap
Math
Muziek
Orkest
Parenting Vaardigheden
Persoonlijke Geschiktheid
Filosofie
Lichamelijke Opvoeding
Fysieke Wetenschap
Fysica
Brazilië Spraak
Psychologie
Lazing
Religie
Sociologie
Spaans
Statistieken
De Productie van de televisie
Web Aanwijzen
Wereld Historie
Grade Translation for Nicaragua
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Nicaragua
Primary
91-100
Excellent
71-90
Very Good
51-70
Good
31-50
Pass
0-30
Fail
Secondary
Secondary
Diversified
Basic
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
15
High School
9 Freshman
14
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: “Bachiller” or “Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios del Ciclo Diversificado” after year 5 of
diversified cycle for academic track students. “Bachiller Técnico, Técnico Medio, Maestro de Educación
Primaria” for technical, specialized students.
Academic Year: February-November OR March- December
1-6
1-3
4-6
Country Notes: Elementary education is free and compulsory however, many children in rural areas are
unable to attend due to lack of schools.
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Nicaragua – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Nigeria
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Nigeria
1 A
Excellent
2 A
Very Good
3-4 B Good
5 B-/C+ Credit
6 C
7 D
8 Pass
Primary
Grammar
School
1-6
Forms I-V
9 F
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: West African School Certificate (WASC)
General Certificate of Education “O” Level Exams
Country Notes: Nigeria provides free, government-supported education, but attendance is not
compulsory at any level. Certain groups, such as nomads and the handicapped, are under-served.
The rate of secondary school attendance is 32 percent for males and 27 percent for females. In
Nigeria 510 languages are spoken. In some areas of Nigeria, ethnic groups speak more than one
language. The official language of Nigeria, English, was chosen to facilitate the cultural and linguistic
unity of the country. British colonization ended in 1960.
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Nigeria – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Norway
Language Spoken: Bokmal Norwegian or Nynorsk Norwegian
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
Norway
Primary
Barneskole
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
6 sg
Excellent
5 mg
Very Good
4 g
Good
3 ng
Passable
2 lg
Barely passing
1 ig
Failure
1-6
Secondary
Lower
Upper
Ungdomsskole Videregaendeskole
7-9
10-12
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Vitneman FranDen Videregaende Skolen
Country Notes: Students can attend upper secondary or tech school Compulsory education starts at 16. English is a
required subject from ages 10 to 16, and students choose another foreign language (usually French or German) which
they study from ages 10 to 16.
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Norway – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Bokmal Norwegian or Nynorsk Norwegian
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Bokføring
Å fungering
Algebra
Amerikansk Myndighet
Amerikansk Historie
Anatomi
Kunst
Kunst Historie
Astromoni
AutoMekanikere
Biologi
ForretningsEngelsk
Calculus
Keramisk
Kjemi
BarnUtvikling
Kor
Plikt
Datamaskin Programmerer
Konstruksjon
Culinary Kunster
Utarbeide/illustrativ Design
Drama
Tegning
Tidlig barnUtdannelse
Jord og Skiller Vitenskap
Økonomi
Ingeniørarbeid
Engelsk
Miljøbestemt Vitenskap
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Fransk
Geografi
Geometri
Tysk
Helse
Integrert Vitenskap
Intensiv Matematikk
Italiener
Journalistikk
Språk
Marin Vitenskap
Matematikk
Musikk
Orkester
Parenting Ferdigheter
Personlig Helse
Fylosofie
Fysisk Utdannelse
Fysisk Vitenskap
Fysikk
Portugisisk
Psykologi
Lesning
Religion
Sosiologi
Spansk
Statistikk
FjernsynsProduksjon
VevDesign
VerdenHistorie
Grade Translation for Pakistan
Language Spoken: Urdu
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Pakistan
Primary Middle Secondary
A 60-100
Division I
B 55-59.9
Division II
C 45—54.9
Division II Lower
D 33-44.9
Division III
F Below 33
Fail
Intermediate
or Higher
Secondary
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Higher School Certificate (H.S.C.) or Intermediate Certificate (I.C.)
I-V
VI-VIII
IX-X
XI-XII
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Academic Year: April-March OR September-August
Country Notes: Pakistan also has a parallel secondary school education system in private schools, which is
based upon the curriculum set by the University of Cambridge. Students take the O level and A level exams,
which are administered by the British Council.
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Pakistan – General Course Names - Language Spoken: Urdu
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Astronomy
Journalism
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
English
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Panama
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
Panama
Primary
Cycles
Seconday
Diversified
Basic
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
B (4-4.5)
High School
10 Sophomore
15
C (3-3.5)
High School
9 Freshman
14
D (2-2.5)
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
F (0-59)
F (0-2.0)
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: “Bachiller” or “Maestro” depending on academic track or “Perito” if a vocational
student.
Academic Year: March-November
A (5)
1-6
1-3
4-6
Country Notes: The duration of compulsory education is 11 years, including preschool education from
four to five years of age. Panama’s rate of literacy exceeds 93 percent and has established special
education courses for handicapped children.
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Panama – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarios
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Música
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Paraguay
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Paraguay
A (5)
Primary
Secondary
1-6
1-6
B (4)
C (3)
D (2)
F (1)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Bachiller
Country Notes: Paraguay is the only truly bilingual country in South America. Guaraní and Spanish
are both official languages. The Guaraní language is spoken by up to 90% of the population which
has contributed to educational difficulties, thus a bilingual program to help native Guaraní-speaking
children progressively gain oral and written skills in Spanish after entering school has been
established.
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Paraguay – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Peru
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Peru
A (16-20)
B (14-15)
C (13-3.5)
D (11-12)
Reform System 1972 - Present
Basic
Secondary
Education
Cycle Cycle Cycle
ESEP
1
II
III
Cycle I
1-4
5-6
7-9
1-4
New System Introduced
Gradually from 1982
Seconday
Primary
Lower Higher
1-6
1-2
F (0-10)
3-5
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Bachiller Profesional ESEP Cycle I
Academic Year: March-January OR April-December
Country Notes: ESEP – Escuelas Superiores de Educación Profesional – Higher Schools of
Professional Education. As of 2008, various institutions such as UNESCO, World Bank, and the
Inter-American Development Bank have stated that Peru has the best education system in Latin
America and that primary, secondary, and superior education attendance rates are the highest in Latin
America.
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Peru – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencía Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Philippines
Language Spoken: Tagalog
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Prilippines
Primary
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
A (91-100)
High School
11 Junior
16
B (90-85)
High School
10 Sophomore
15
C (80-84)
High School
9 Freshman
14
D (75-79)
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
F (0-59)
F (0-74)
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: High School Diploma and a score of 75% on National College Entrance
Examination (NCEE)
Academic Year: June-March
1-6
1-4
Country Notes: Most Filipino students attend private schools, the majority of which are run by
Catholic institutions (about 90%), the remainder being mainly Chinese schools. These schools have
a standard of education at least as good as that of an average American school. If a student fails
one subject (usually below 75% mark), he or she has to repeat the subject during the following
school year. If a student fails in three subjects, he or she has to repeat the whole school year.
Subject choice: In comparison with U.S. high schools, there are very few elective subjects.
Mandatory subjects are Philippine History, Philippine Government, English, Filipino, Mathematics,
Natural Sciences, Arts, Physical Education and Military Training. The Filipinos consider English as
their second language and English is mandatory from nursery (age 4) onwards.
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Philippinnes – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Tagalog
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Tuusan
Kumikilos
Algebra
Gobiyerno Amerikano
Istorya Amerikana
Anatomiya
Arte
Istorya yari sa Arte
Astronomiya
Awto Mekanika
Biologiya
Inggles Gawain
Kalkul
Karamik
Kimika
Kabataan Pagtubo
Koro
Simulain ng Pgkamamayan
Palatuntunan Kompyuter
Konstruksyon
Luto
Ilustrasyon
Drama
Krokis
Musmos pinag-aralan
Kalawakan Siyensiya
Ekonomya
pag-iinhinyero
Inggles
Siyensiya
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Pranses
Heograpya
Heometrya
Aleman
Kalusugan
Siyensiya
Matematika masidhi
Italiyano
Periyodismo
Idyoma
Siyensiya
Matematika
Musika
Orkesta
Magulang kasanayan
Pagkamarapat Personal
Pilosopya
pinag-aralan
Siyensiya
Pisika
Portages
Sikolohiya
Pagbasa
Relihiyon
Sosyolohiya
Espanyol
Estatistika
Produksyon ng telebisyon
Disenyo ng Bahay-alalawa
Istorya Laganap
Grade Translation for Poland
Language Spoken: Polish
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Levels
Poland
Primary
6 Celujacy
Excellent
5 Bardzo Dobry
Very Good
4 Dobry
Good
3 Dostateczny
Satisfactory
2 Miermy
Barely Passing
1 Niedostateczny
Unsatisfactory
Secondary
Grades/Ages
In USA
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Maturity Certificate – “Swiadectwo Ukanczenia” “Zasadniczeg Szkoly
Zawodowej” (Certificate of completion of General Secondary School)
1-3 Gymnasium
1-3 Liceum
1-6
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: Poland established the world's first state ministry of education in 1773. Because
getting a 1 in any subject means that the student has to repeat the year, including all subjects that
were passed, teachers are reluctant to give a failing grade and usually allow some form of special
examination to correct the grade to 2. For the same reason, the failing grades are usually only given
in the "important" subjects (like Polish language or mathematics).
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Poland – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Polish
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Księgowość
Dzialanie
Algebra
Amerykanski Rzad
Amerykanski Historia
Anatomia
Sztuka
Sztuka Historia
Astronomia
Samochod Mechanics
Biologia
Biznes Angielski
Kamień Nerkowy
Ceramika
Chemia
Dzieciństwo Rozwój
Chorem
Teoria Praw Obywatelskich
Computer Programowanie
Budowa
Sztuka Kulinarna
Kreślarstwo
Dramat
Rysunek
Dzieciństwo Wyksztalcenie
Przestrzeń Nauka
Ekonomika
Inzynieria
Angielski
Środowiskowy Nauka
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francuski
Geografia
Geometria
Niemiec
Zdrowie
Całkować Nauka
Wzmozony Matematyka
Wloch
Dziennikarstwo
Jezyk
Nauka Marynarka
Matematyka
Muzyka
Orkiestra
Rodziciel Wprawa
Gimnastyka Osobisty
Filozofia
Fizyczny Wyksztalcenie
Fizyczny Nauka
Fizyka
Portugalczyk
Psychologia
Czytanie
Religia
Socjologia
Hiszpanski
Statystyka
Telewizja Produkcja
Pajeczyna Przeznaczac
Historia
Grade Translation for Portugal
Grades
USA
Equivalent
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Portugal
Basic
A (90-100)
Excellent
A-5
19-20
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
B-4
16-18
C-3
13-15
D-2
10-12
F-1
0-9
Secondary
st
1 Stage 1-4
2nd Stage 5-6
3rd Stage 7-9
10-12
Grade
12 Senior
High School
Age
17/18
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
15
High School
9 Freshman
14
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
F (0-59)
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Certidão do curso complementar, Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano, Certidão
do Ensino Secundário
Country Notes: The educational system is divided into preschool (for those under age 6), basic
education (9 years, in three stages, compulsory), and secondary education (3 years, till the 12th
grade). The curriculum is general education until the 9thyear, after which the Portuguese General
Education system branches out into different secondary programs, one higher education-oriented
and the other work-oriented (technological secondary courses).
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Portugal – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidade
Atuação
Álgebra
Governo Americano
História Americana
Anatomia
Arte
História Arte
Astronomia
Auto Mecânica
Biologia
Inglês de Negócios
Cálculo
Cerâmica
Química
Desenvolvimento Infantil
Coro
educação cívica
Programação de Computador
Construção
Artes Culinárias
Esboçar/Ilustrativo Desenho
Drama
Desenho
Primeira Educação Infantil
Ciência Terrestre e Espacial
Economia
Engenharia
Inglês
Ciência Ambiental
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francês
Geografia
Geometria
Alemão
Saúde
Ciência Integrada
Italiano
Jornalismo
Idioma
Ciência Maritima
Matemática
Música
Orquestra
Habilidades de Cuidados Paternais
Aptidão Pessoal
Filosofia
Educação Fisica
Ciência Física
Física
Português
Psicologia
Leitura
Religião
Sociologia
Espanhol
Estatística
Produção de Televisão
Desenho de Web
História Mundial
Grade Translation for Puerto Rico
Grades
USA
Equivalent
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Puerto Rico
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
Primary
Intermediate
or Jr. High
Escuela
Superior
Grade
12 Senior
A (90-100)
High School
11 Junior
B (80-89)
High School
10 Sophomore
C (70-79)
High School
9 Freshman
D (60-69)
High School
6-8 Middle
F (0-59)
F (0-59)
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: “Diploma de Escuela Superior” OR High School Diploma
1-6
7-9
10-12
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Academic Year: August-May
Country Notes: Free public education is provided by the government of the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico for elementary, intermediate and high-school students. Unlike most schools in the United States,
public school instruction in Puerto Rico is conducted entirely in Spanish. English is taught as a second
language from the fisrt grade and is a compulsory subject at all levels. Students must attend Pre-School
before going into Kindergarten.
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Puerto Rico – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Romania
Language Spoken: Romanian
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Romania
Primary
Secondary
Grade
12 Senior
A (9-10)
High School
11 Junior
B (7-8)
High School
10 Sophomore
C (5-6)
High School
9 Freshman
D (4.5-4.9)
High School
6-8 Middle
F (0-59)
F (0-4)
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Maturity Exam or Diploma/ Certificat de Bacalaureat
1-7
1-4
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Academic Year: September-July OR October - June
Country Notes: Romanian high school curricula have recently been restructured. In 2006, the
theory of evolution, which has been taught since the country's Communist era, has been dropped
from the compulsory curriculum nationwide. Instead, students are taught 7-day Creationism in
Orthodox religion classes.
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Romania – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Romanian
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilitate
Joc
Algebră
Govern Americănesc
Istorie Americănesc
Anatomie
Artă
Istorie Artă
Astronomie
Auto Mecanică
Biologie
Enlezesc Commercial
Calcul
Ceramică
Chimie
Dezvoltare Juvenile
Cor
Instrucţie Civică
Programmatic lui Computer
Construcţie
Artă Culinary
Schiţă
Piesă
Desen
Educaţie Copil
Ştiinţă Spaţiu
Economie
Inginerie
Enlezesc
Ştiinţă ambianţă
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Franţuzesc
Geografie
Geometrie
German
Sănătate
Ştiinţă General
Matematică Intensive
Italian
Jurnalistică
Limbă
Ştiinţă Marin
Matematică
Muzică
Orchestră
Abilitate Părinţi
Condiţie Fizică Personal
Filozofie
Educaţie Fizic
Fizic Ştiinţă
Fizic
Portughez
Psihologie
Lectură
Religie
Sociologie
Spaniel
Statistică
Producer Televiziune
Desen lui Tesătură
Istorie Mondial
Grade Translation for Russia
Language Spoken: Russian
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
Russia
Upper
Lower
Secondary
Elementary
Secondary (Gymnasium,
Lycee)
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
B 2
High School
10 Sophomore
15
C 3
High School
9 Freshman
14
D 4
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
F (0-59)
F 5
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Maturity Certificate from General Secondary School “Attestato Srednem Obrazovanii”
Secondary Vocational School “Ne-Tekhnishcha” Secondary Specialized School “Tekhnikumi” Maturity
Certificate from General Secondary School “Attestato Srednem Obrazovanii” Secondary Vocational School
“Ne-Tekhnishcha” Secondary Specialized School “Tekhnikumi”
A
1
1-4
5-9
10-11
Country Notes: Russia has a free education system and has a literacy rate of 99.4%. Entry to higher
education is highly competitive. As a result of great emphasis on science and technology in education,
Russian medical, mathematical, scientific, and space and aviation research is generally of a high order.
Russian grants a universal right to higher education free of charge through competitive entry.
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Russia – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Russian
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Бухгалтерский учет
Действие
Алгебра
Американское Правительство
Американская История
Анатомия
Искусство
Искусство История
Астрономия
Авто Механика
Биология
Деловой английский язык
Исчисление
Керамика
Химия
Детское Развитие
Хор
Гражданские дела
Программирование
Строительство
Кулинария
Проект Составления
Драма
Рисование
Раннее Детское Образование
Земная и Космическая Наука
Экономика
Разработка
Английский язык
Экологическая Наука
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Французский язык
География
Геометрия
Немецкий язык
Здоровье
Интегрированная Наука
Интенсивная Математика
Итальянский язык
Журналистика
Язык
Морская Наука
Математика
Музыка
Оркестр
Навыки Воспитания
Личная Пригодность
Философия
Спорт
Физический Наука
Физика
Португальский
Психология
Чтение
Религия
Социология
Испанский язык
Статистика
Телевизионное
Производство
Проект Сети
Мировая История
Grade Translation for Saudi Arabia
Grades
USA
Equivalent
Saudi Arabia
Primary
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
General
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
B (80-89)
High School
10 Sophomore
15
C (70-79)
High School
9 Freshman
14
D (50-69)
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
F (0-59)
F (0-49)
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Secondary Education Certificate: Saudi Arabian Year plus 580 = Anno Domini
A (90-100)
1-6
7-9
10-12
Academic Year: September-June OR October-July
Country Notes: Saudi Arabia had a nationwide educational system providing free training from preschool
through university to all citizens. The study of Islam remains at the core of the Saudi educational system.
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Saudi Arabia– General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
‫ينيدم‬
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
‫ناسل‬
‫ركف‬
‫دقتعم‬
Grade Translation for South Africa
Language Spoken: English and Afrikaans and
Various Dialects (Zulu, Ndebele, Xhosa, Sotho, Swazi)
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
South Africa
A (80-100
B (70-79)
C (60-69)
D (50-59)
E (40-49
F (33-39)
G (25-33)
H (0-24)
Primary
Jr.
Sr.
Secondary
Jr.
Sr.
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
15
High School
9 Freshman
14
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Senior Certificate, For university entrance, a "Matriculation Endorsement" is
required.
Academic Year: January-December. The school year lasts 196-198 days.
1-3
4-7
8-9
10-12
Country Notes: South Africa has eleven official languages: While each language is formally equal
to every other, the three most spoken first home languages are Zulu (23.8%), Xhosa (17.6%) and
Afrikaans (13.3%). Despite the fact that English is recognised as the language of commerce and
science, it is spoken by only 8.2% of South Africans at home. Among the South African population,
only 14% of blacks have an education of high school or higher, whereas 40% of Indians and 65% of
Whites have an education of high school or higher as a result of the lingering effects of Apartheid
which was abolished in 1986.
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South Africa – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Spain
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Spain
A
(9.0-10.0)
B
(7.0-8.9)
B-/C+
(6.0-6.9)
C
(5.9-5.0)
F
(Below 5.0)
Educación
General
Básica
BUP
COU
(Curso de
Orientación
Universitaria)
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
11 Junior
16
High School
10 Sophomore
15
High School
9 Freshman
14
High School
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: COU - Titulo de Bachiller and Curso de Orientación Universitaria / BUP – Bachillerato
Unificado y Polivalente / EGB – Educación General Básica
Academic Year: September-June OR October-July
1-8
9-11
1
Country Notes: Applicants who receive the “Titulo de Bachiller” and complete COU may be considered for
admission to freshman standing. Students who complete an “Escuela de Formación Profesional”, Level II
(vocational), receive the “Técnico Especialista Diploma”. Students may also be considered for freshman admission
in academic programs for which a vocational and technical background is appropriate. Although most Spanish
students are enrolled in public schools, a substantial percentage attend private schools, most of which are
administered by the Catholic Church. School is compulsory between the ages of 6 and 14. Students may then opt
to continue on to BUP, or a vocational school. When students complete the BUP program, they enter the one-year
COU (College Orientation Year). Students must pass a final examination at the end of the COU before continuing to
university, and must also take additional entrance exams as specified by the particular university.
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Spain – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Sudan
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Sudan
A (80-100)
Primary
Secondary
1-8
10-12
B (70-79)
C (60-69)
D (50-59)
F (0-49)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Sudan higher secondary school certificate
Academic Year: July-March
Country Notes: Arab and English are the official working languages of the national government and
the languages of instruction for higher education.General education in Sudan is not compulsory, less
than 64% of all children attend Primary School. Education services in many areas of Sudan, already
weak prior to the long North Sourth Civil War have deteriorated further due to lack of resources,
insecurity and poverty, especially in Darfur and in South Sudan.
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Sudan – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
‫ينيدم‬
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
‫ناسل‬
‫ركف‬
‫دقتعم‬
Grade Translation For: Sweden
Language Spoken: Swedish
Grades
Levels
USA
Equivalent
Sweden
A (90-100)
Excellent
A 5
FEM
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
B 4
FYRA
C 3
TRE
D 2
TVA
F 1
ETT
Grundskola
Gymnasieskola
1-9
1-3
4 Technology
Majors
Grades/Ages
In USA
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Gymnasieskola Slutbetyg (Secondary school leaving certificate)
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: Education is compulsory between the ages of 7 and 16. The Swedish
comprehensive school is divided into junior, middle and senior levels of 3 years each. English is
compulsory from the third to ninth grades; additional foreign languages are offered beginning in the
seventh grade. After nine years of compulsory secondary school, students may attend upper
secondary school which offers study “lines” of two or three years each (arts and social sciences;
nursing, social and consumer; economic and mercantile; technical and industrial; technicalscientific; agriculture and forestry). All courses of study may qualify the student for higher
education
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Sweden – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Swedish
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Bokföring
Spel
Algebra
Historia Amerikansk
Styrande Amerikansk
Anatomi
Konsthantverk
Historia Konsthantverk
Astronomi
Bil- mekanik
Biologi
Geschäft Engelska Språket
Sten
Keramik
Kemi
Barnkunskap
Kör
Samnallskunskap
Dator Programmering
Konstruktion
Kokkonst
Kommendering
Drama
Teckning
Spädbarns Undervisning
Rymd Vetenskap
Ekonomi
Ingenjörsvetenskap
Engelska
Miljövetenskap
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Franska
Geografi
Geometri
Tyska
Hälsa
IntegreradVetenskap
Matematik Koncentrerad
Italiensk
Journalistic
Språk
Marin Vetenskap
Matematik
Musik
Orkester
Föräldraskap Skicklighet
Enskild Kryhet
Filosofi
Fysisk Undervisning
Fysisk Vetenskap
Fysik
Portugis
Psykologi
Läsning
Religion
Sociologi
Spanska
Statistic
Television Produktion
Nät avsikt
Värld Historia
Grade Translation for Swiss French
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Swiss
French
(A)
Swiss
French
(B)
8-10
5.5-6.0
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Primary
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
6-7
4.5-5.0
11 Junior
16
High School
5
3.5-4.0
10 Sophomore
15
High School
3-4
3.0
9 Freshman
14
High School
0-2
1-2.5
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Gymnasia ("secondary schools") offer the Maturité Certificate (federal
graduation diploma or cantonal graduation diploma) while vocational training offers a Certificate of
Proficiency
1-8
4.5 to 6.5
Country Notes: 3-6 years of study with graduation and entrance to university. Students may go to
Gymnasium for 3-6 years, or a trade school for 2-4 years. In general 7 = first year at secondary
school
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Swiss French – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Comptabilité
Acte
Algèbre
Anatomie
Art
Histoire Art
Astronomie
Mécanique D’auto
Biologie
Calcul
Céramique
Chimie
Choeur
Civique
Construction
Arts Gastronomiques
Ébauchage / Illustration
Drame
Dessi/Tirage
Économie
Ingénierie
Anglais
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Français
Géographie
Géométrie
Allemand
Santé
Science Intégrée
Italien
Journalisme
Langage
Science Marine
Mathématiques
Musique
Ochestre
Puériculture
Philosophie
Education Physique
Science Physique
Physique
Portugais
Psycologie
Lecture
Religion
Sociologie
Espagnole
Statistiques
Histoire du Monde
Grade Translation for Switzerland
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Switzerland
A (10-9)
Primaire
Primarschule
Ecole
Secondaire
Sekundarstufe Sikundarstufe
I Degre’
II Degre’
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (8-7)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (6-5)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (4-3)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (2-1)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Maturitaszeugnis Certificat de Maturite Attestato di Maturita, Gymnasia ("secondary schools")
offer the Maturité Certificate (federal graduation diploma or cantonal graduation diploma) while vocational training
offers a Certificate of Proficiency
1-6
7-9
10-13
Country Notes: Education in Switzerland is very diverse because the constitution of Switzerland delegates the
authority for the school system to the cantons. Typically families choose their school depending on whether they
speak French, German or Italian.
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Switzerland – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Buchführung
Das Handeln
Algebra
Anatomie
Art
Kunstgeschichte
Astronomie
Automaschinenbau
Biologie
Unternehmen Englisch
Infinitesimalrechnung
Keramik
Chemie
Kinderentwicklung
Refrain
Bürgerlich
Konstruktion
Entwerfend / erläuterndes Design
Drama
Zeichnung
Die Erde und Raumwissenschaft
Wirtschaftswissenschaft
Ingenieurwesen
Englisch
Umweltwissenschaf
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Französisch
Geografie
Geometrie
Deutsch
Die Gesundheit
Italienisch
Journalismus
Sprache
Seewissenschaft
Mathematik
Musik
Orchester
Parenting-Fähigkeiten
Philosophie
Physik
Portugiesisch
Psychologie
Lektüre
Religion
Soziologie
Spanisch
Statistiken
Fernsehenproduktion
Netzdesign
Die Weltgeschichte
Grade Translation for Thailand
Language Spoken: Thai
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Thailand
Secondary
Lower Upper
Primary
A 4
80-100
B 3
70-79
C 2
60-69
D 1
50-59
F 0
0-49
1-6
7-9
10-12
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Upper Secondary School Certificate (Matayom VI)
Academic Year: June-March
Country Notes: Education is compulsory up to and including Grade 9, and the government provides
free education through to Grade 12. Thailand has a high level of literacy, and education is provided
by a well organized school system.
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Thailand – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Thai
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
การแสดง
ความสามารถ
ความสามารถ
บทละคร
ทารก
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ภาษา
เพลง
วงออเคสตรา
ศาสนา
ภาษาสเปน
โลก
Grade Translation for Trinidad
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Trinidad
Primary
A (90-100)
Secondary
Infants, Yr 1 (K)
Infants, Yr 2 (1)
Standard I (2)
Grade
Age
Form I (7)
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (80-89)
Form II (8)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (65-79)
Standard II (3)
Form III (9)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (50-64)
Standard III (4)
Form IV (10)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (0-49)
Standard IV (5)
Form V (11)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
Standard V (6)
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: *GCE – General Certificate of Education *CXC – Caribbean Examination Council
Country Notes: The majority of students take either the *GCE or *CXC exams after Form V or grade
11. Students must pass at least five (5) subjects, four (4) of which must be academic. Only students
who are planning to go to a university are expected to enter Form VI, which lasts for 2 years.
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Trinidad – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Turkey
Language Spoken: Turkish
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Turkey
A (9-10)
Primary
Secondary
1-8
9-11
B (7-8)
C (5-6)
Not Existent
F (1-4)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: Lise Diplomasi (Secondary School Diploma)
Academic Year: September – May OR October -June
Country Notes: There is compulsory schooling for both boys and girls within the 6-14 age group in
state operated schools where tuition is free; 95.24 % of the children in this age group attend school.
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Turkey – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Turkish
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Muhasebe
Vekil
Cebirsel
Amerikan Hükümet
Amerikan Tarih
Anatomi
Sanat
Sanat tarih
Astronomi
Otomobil Makineci
Biyoloji
Ingilizce Faaliyet
Safrakesesi
Seramik
KImya
çocuk Büyüme
Koro
şehir ile ilgili
Bilgisayar Programlamak
Inşa etme
Aşçilik
çekme
Dram
ÇIzIm Tahtasi
çocuk Eğitim
Evren Bilim
EkonomI
Muhendislik
IngIlIzce
çevre Bilim
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Fransiz
Coğrafya
GeometrI
Alman
Sağlik
Bütünlemiş Bilim
Yoğun MatematIk
Italyan
GazetecIlIk
Dil
Deniz bilim
MatematIk
MuzIk
Orkestra
Ebeveyn Beceriklilik
Kişisel Uygunluk
Felsefe
Fiziksel Eğitim
Fiziksel Bilim
FIzIk
Portekizli
PsIkolojI
Okuma
DIn
SosyolojI
Ispanyolca
IstatIstIk
Televizyon üretme
Dokuma Dizayn,
Dünya Tarih
Grade Translation for Turks & Caicos Islands
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Turks & Caicos
Islands
A (80-100)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Primary
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (65-79)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (50-64)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (35-49)
9 Freshman
14
High School
E (0-34)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: GCE – General Certificate of Education CXC – Caribbean Examination Council
Standards 1-6
Form I-V
Country Notes: The majority of students take either the GCE or CXC exams after Form V or grade
II. For Secondary School graduation student must pass five (5) subjects, four (4) of which must be
academic. Students who are planning to go to a university are expected to enter Form VI.
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Turks & Caicos Islands– General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for United Kingdom
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
United Kingdom
Primary
A–1
Secondary
Form I (7)
B – 2-3
Infants, Yr 1 (K)
Infants, Yr 2 (1)
Standard I (2)
C–4
Standard II (3)
Form III (9)
D–5
Standard III (4)
Form IV (10)
Standard IV (5)
Form V (11)
Standard V (6)
Form VI (12, 13)
Form II (8)
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: GCE – General Certificate of Education
Academic Year: September – June OR September - July
Country Notes: The majority of students take the GCE Exams after Form V or grade 11. General
Certificate of Secondary Education listing at least five (5) subjects with grades of I or II. Passing mark
on a 0-100 scale is 35-40.
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United Kingdom – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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Grade Translation for Uruguay
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Uruguay
Primary
A (12-10)
1-6
Secondary
Preparatory
Preparatory
1-4
B (9-8)
C (7-6)
D (5)
F (0-4)
5-6
Grade
12 Senior
High School
11 Junior
High School
10 Sophomore
High School
9 Freshman
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Diploma Awarded: “Bachiller”
Academic Year: March - December
Country Notes: Uruguay has a large urban middle class and a literacy rate of 96.8%. Public education in
Uruguay is free and compulsory for children aged 6 to 14.
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Uruguay – General Course Names Language Spoken: Spanish
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Venezuela
Grades
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Venezuela
Primary
A (18-20)
Secondary Cycles
Basic
Dieversified
Common
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (15-17)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (12-14)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (10-11)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (9-0)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: Bachiller en Ciencias o Humanidades (Science or Humanities) Comercio
(Commerce) Agropecuario (Agricultural/Animal Science) Bachiller o Diploma Industrial (Industrial)
Asistencial (Social Services) Maestro o Diploma Normal (Teacher Training)
Academic Year: September - July
1-6
1-3
4-6
Country Notes: All diplomas of the Diversified Cycle provide access to higher education. After
completion of the fifth year of Diversified Cycle the student receives one of the following high school
diplomas: Bachiller en Ciencias o Humanidades (Science or Humanities) Comercio (Commerce
Agropecuario (Agricultural/Animal Science) After completion of the sixth year of Diversified Cycle the
student receives one of the following diplomas: Bachiller o Diploma Industrial (Industrial) Asistencial
(Social Services) Maestro o Diploma Normal (Teacher Training)
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Venezuela– General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Contabilidad
Actuación
Álgebra
Gobierno Americano
Historia Americana
Anatomía
Arte
Historia del Arte
Astronomía
Mecánica de Auto
Biología
Inglés Comercial
Cálculo
Cerámica
Química
Desarrollo Infantil
Coro
Civismo
Construcción
Artes Culinarias
Dibujo Técnico
Drama
Dibujo
Educación Infantil
Economía
Ingeniería
Inglés
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Francés
Geografía
Geometría
Alemán
Salud
Ciencia Integrada
Italiano
Periodismo
Lenguaje
Ciencia Marina
Matemáticas
Musica
Orquesta
Filosofía
Educación Física
Ciencia Física
Física
Portugués
Psicología
Lectura
Religión
Sociología
Español
Estadísticas
Historia del Mundo
Grade Translation for Vietnam
Language Spoken: Vietnamese
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Vietnam
Primary
9-10 Uu Excellent
Middle
School
High
School
Grade
12 Senior
High School
7-8 Binh Good
11 Junior
High School
5-6 Binh Thu
10 Sophomore
Fairly Good
High School
Below 5
9 Freshman
Fail
High School
6-8 Middle
School
K-5
Elementary
School
Diploma Awarded: Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (High School Diploma)
1-5
6-9
10-12
Age
17/18
16
15
14
11-13
5-10
Country Notes: In Vietnam, education from age 6 to 11 is free and mandatory. Education above
these ages is not free.
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Vietnam – General Course Names
Language Spoken: Vietnamese
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
Ketoanvien
Dienxuat
Dạisohọc
Nuóc Mỹ Hoaky Chinhphu
Nuóc Mỹ Hoaky Suhọc
Khoa Giaiphau
Nghệthuật
Nghệthuật Suhọc
Thiênvănhọc
Xe hoi Thọ may
Sinhvậthọc
Việc Buônbán Ti
Phép Tính
Dô Gom
Hoáhọc
Dúe Bétre Sụ Pháttriên Phátdạt
Dộlbàl Họphuóng
Máy Tίnh
Sụ Xâydụng Kienthiet
Thôi Nau Nghệthuật
Dôán/Dê Minhhoạ Kiêu
Kịch,tuông
Tr
Dat va Không-gian Khoahoc
Kinhtehọc
Nghê Kỹsucôngtrìnhsu
Tieng Anh
Hoancảnh
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French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
Tieng Phap
Hinhhọc
Nguoitieng Duc
Suc Khoe
Mạnh Toanhọc
Nghê Lam Bao
Ngôn N
B
Toanhọc
Nhạc
Ban Nhac
Thuộc Cha Me Su Kheoleo
Riêng Sụ Thichhọp
Tư T
Vâtlyhoc
Tâmly
Su Doc
Tôn G
Xãhôihoc
Tâybannha
Phép Vôtuyen Truyênhinh
Mang Kiêu
Qua Dat Suhoc
Grade Translation or Virgin Islands
Grades
USA
Equivalent
A (90-100)
Excellent
B (80-89)
Good
C (70-79)
Average
D (60-69)
Poor
F (0-59)
Grades/Ages
In USA
Levels
Virgin Islands
Primary
A (80-100)
Secondary
Grade
Age
12 Senior
17/18
High School
B (65-79)
11 Junior
16
High School
C (50-64)
10 Sophomore
15
High School
D (35-49)
9 Freshman
14
High School
F (0-34)
6-8 Middle
11-13
School
K-5
Elementary
5-10
School
Diploma Awarded: GCE – General Certificate of Education CXC – Caribbean Examination Council
Standards 1-6
Forms I-V
Country Notes: The majority of students take either the GCE or CXC exams after Form V or grade
11. For Secondary School graduation, student must pass five (5) subjects, four (4) of which must be
academic. Only students who are planning to go to a university are expected to enter Form VI which
lasts for 2 years.
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Virgin Islands – General Course Names
Accounting
Acting
Algebra
American Government
American History
Anatomy
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Auto-mechanics
Biology
Business English
Calculus
Ceramics
Chemistry
Child Development
Chorus
Civics
Construction
Culinary Arts
Drama
Drawing
Economics
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Geometry
German
Health
Integrated Science
Italian
Journalism
Language
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Orchestra
Parenting Skills
Personal Fitness
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Portuguese
Psychology
Reading
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Web Design
World History
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