Chinese Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Chinese certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Chinese grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Chinese credentials at a glance
| Chinese credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | High School Diploma |
| Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate | High School Diploma |
| BENKE Bachelor's Degree Certificate | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Degree Certificate | Master's Degree |
| Doctor's Degree Certificate | Doctor of Philosophy |
How Chinese grades convert to U.S. grades
The standard grading scale for China's schools and universities:
| Chinese mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 85-100 | A |
| 75-84 | B |
| 60-74 | C |
| 0-59 | F |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | F |
| Pass | Pass |
Every Chinese credential we evaluate (26)
Our evaluation data for China, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Secondary school (9)
| Chinese credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Secondary Self-Study Examination Graduation Certificate | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Adult Secondary Specialized School Graduation Certificate | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Graduation Certificate - Junior Middle School Graduation Certificate | 3 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Graduation Certificate - Technical Junior Middle School Graduation Certificate | 3 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| High School Diploma | 4 years | High School Diploma |
| Skilled-workers School Graduation Certificate | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Specialized Technical Middle School Graduation Certificate | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Vocational Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate | 3 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (15)
| Chinese credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree Certificate in Chinese Traditional Medicine | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree Certificate in Dentistry | 5-6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Dentistry) |
| Bachelor's Degree Certificate in Architecture | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree Certificate in Law | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree Certificate in Medicine | 5-6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Bachelor's Degree Certificate in Veterinary Medicine | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine) |
| BENKE Bachelor's Degree Certificate | 4-6 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| BENKE Program Graduation Certificate for ZHUANKE graduates | 2-6 years | Associate Degree |
| Certificate of Discontinuation | 2 years | Two Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| ZHUANKE Program Completion Certificate | 2-6 years | Associate Degree |
| ZHUANKE Program Graduate Certificate from Self-Study Examination | 2-3 years | Associate Degree |
| ZHUANKE Program Graduation Certificate - Junior College | 2 years | Two Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| ZHUANKE Program Graduation Certificate from adult higher-education institutions | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| ZHUANKE Program Graduation Certificate from regular higher-education institutions | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| ZHUANKE Program Graduation Certificate from teacher training colleges | 2 years | Associate Degree |
Graduate (1)
| Chinese credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Certificate | 2-3 years | Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (1)
| Chinese credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's Degree Certificate | 3-5 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
Chinese credential evaluation: common questions
Is a High School Diploma from China equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A High School Diploma is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Chinese BENKE Bachelor's Degree Certificate equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A BENKE Bachelor's Degree Certificate from China is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Chinese grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using China'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 Chinese 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.
