Cameroonian Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Cameroonian certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Cameroonian grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Cameroonian credentials at a glance
| Cameroonian credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate - Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire | High School Diploma |
| General Certificate of Education Advanced Level | High School Diploma |
| Bachelor's Degree (4 years) | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's degree | Master's Degree |
| Diploma in Advanced Studies - Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies | Master's Degree |
How Cameroonian grades convert to U.S. grades
The standard grading scale for Cameroon's schools and universities:
| Cameroonian mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 14-20 | A |
| 12-13.9 | B+ |
| 11-11.9 | B |
| 10.5-10.9 | B- |
| 10.1-10.4 | C+ |
| 10 | C |
| 9-9.9 | C- |
| 8-8.9 | D |
| 0-7.9 | F |
Every Cameroonian credential we evaluate (51)
Our evaluation data for Cameroon, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Middle school (1)
| Cameroonian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion of Primary Elementary Education - Certificat d'Etudes Primaires Elémentaires | 6 years | One Year of Middle School |
Secondary school (11)
| Cameroonian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Baccalaureate - Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Cameroon General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level | 5 years | Two Years of High School (10th grade) |
| Capacity in Law - Capacité en Droit | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Certificate of First Cycle Studies of Secondary Level - Brevet d'Études du Premier Cycle du Second Degré | 4 years | Two Years of High School (10th grade) |
| Certificate of Professional Studies - Brevet d’Etudes Professionnelles (BEP) | 1-5 years | High School Diploma |
| General Certificate of Education Advanced Level | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| Nurse Assistant Certificate - Certificat d'Aide-Soignant | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| Probationary Certificate - Probatoire | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Primary (or Pre-Primary) Teacher Certificate - CAPIEMP | 1-5 years | High School Diploma |
| Technical Baccalaureat - Diplome de Bachelier de Technicien | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Technician Diploma - Brevet de Technicien | 3 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (30)
| Cameroonian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws (3 years) | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree (Three Years Towards a First Professional Degree in Law) |
| Bachelor's Degree (3 years) | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree (4 years) | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Certificate in Early Childhood Education - Certificat d'Aptitude Pédagogique d'Instituteur de l'Enseignement Maternel et Primaire | 1-5 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Certificate of General Education in Law and Economics - Certificat d`Etudes Générales de Droit et Sciences Economiques | 2 years | Two Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma in Agricultural Engineering - Diplôme d'Ingénieur Agronomes | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma in Business Administration - Diplôme d'Administration des Entreprises | 1 year | Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering - Diplôme d'Ingénieur de Travaux | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma in Engineering Design - Diplôme d'Ingénieur de Conception | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma in Management - Brevet d'Administration | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Diploma in Medicine - Diplôme de Docteur en Médecine | 6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree) |
| Diploma of Advanced Nursing Care - Diplôme en Soins Infirmiers Supérieures | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma of Advanced Studies - Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures | 1 year | Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma of General Literary Education - Diplôme d'Etudes Littéraires Générales | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Diploma of General Scientific Education - Diplôme d'Etudes Scientifiques Générales | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Diploma of General Studies in Agriculture - Diplôme d'Etudes Scientifiques Générales Agronomiques | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Diploma of Information and Communication Sciences and Techniques - Diplôme des Sciences et Techniques de l'Information et de la Communication | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| General Lower Secondary School Teacher Certificate - Certificat d'Aptitude au Professorat des Collèges d'Enseignement Général | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| General Lower Secondary School Teacher Diploma - Diplôme de Professorat des Collèges d'Enseignement Général | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| General University Studies Diploma - Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Higher National Diploma | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Higher Technician Certificate - Brevet de Technicien Supérieur | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Licenciate - Licence | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master in Law - Maîtrise in Law | 1 year | Bachelor's Degree |
| Professional Licentiate - Licence Professionnelle | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Secondary School Teacher Certificate - Certificat d'Aptitude au Professorat de l'Enseignement Secondaire | 1-2 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Secondary School Teacher's Certificate Grade I - Diplôme des Professeurs d’Enseignement Secondaire 1er Grade | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| State Diploma in Nursing - Diplôme d'État d'Infirmier | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Teacher Training College Tutor’s Postgraduate Diploma Grade 1 - Diplôme de Professeur d’Enseignement Normal 1er Grade | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Technical School Teacher’s Diploma Grade I - Diplôme des Professeurs d’Enseignement Technique Grade I | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree |
Graduate (8)
| Cameroonian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Advanced Studies - Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies | 1 year | Master's Degree |
| Diploma in Specialized Higher Education - Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées | 1 year | Master's Degree |
| Master in Arts and Sciences - Maîtrise in Arts and Sciences | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master's degree | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Post-Graduate Diploma | 1 year | One Year Towards Master's Degree |
| Secondary School Teacher’s Diploma Grade II - Diplôme de Professeur d’Enseignement Secondaire 2è Grade | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Teacher Training College Tutor’s Postgraduate Diploma Grade 2 - Diplôme de Professeur d’Enseignement Normal 2e Grade | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Technical School Teacher’s Diploma Grade II - Diplôme des Professeurs d’Enseignement Technique Grade II | 2 years | Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (1)
| Cameroonian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate - Doctorat | 3-4 years | Doctorate |
Cameroonian credential evaluation: common questions
Is a Baccalaureate - Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire from Cameroon equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A Baccalaureate - Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Cameroonian Bachelor's Degree (4 years) equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Bachelor's Degree (4 years) from Cameroon is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Cameroonian grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using Cameroon's grading scale, then to grade points on the U.S. 4.0 scale. A Course by Course evaluation shows every subject and your GPA.
Do my documents need to be translated?
Documents that aren't in English need a translation. We translate them as part of your order, at $27.50 per page (up to 250 words), normally within one day.
How fast can I get my Cameroonian credentials evaluated?
Within 24 Hours of payment and receipt of your documents, or it's free (conditions apply). Rush evaluations are delivered within 8 hours.
