Jamaican Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Jamaican certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Jamaican grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Jamaican credentials at a glance
| Jamaican credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate | High School Diploma |
| Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination | High School Diploma |
| Bachelor's Degree in Science | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree in Arts | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master of Laws | Master's Degree |
| Master's Degree | Master's Degree |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Doctor of Philosophy |
How Jamaican grades convert to U.S. grades
The standard grading scale for Jamaica's schools and universities:
| Jamaican mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| A | A |
| B | AB |
| B- | B |
| C | C |
| F | F |
Every Jamaican credential we evaluate (29)
Our evaluation data for Jamaica, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Secondary school (10)
| Jamaican credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level (GCE) | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Grade Nine Achievement Test | 9 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Jamaica School Certificate | 10 years | Two Years of High School (10th grade) |
| Junior High School Certificate | 9 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Secondary School Certificate | 2 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (15)
| Jamaican credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree in Arts | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Bachelor of Education (2 years) | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Bachelor of Education (3 years) | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor of Laws | 3-4 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Law) |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Pharmacy) |
| Bachelor's Degree in Arts | 3-4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree in Science | 3-4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Associate Degree | 2 years | One Year Towards Associate's Degree |
| Certificates | 1-2 years | Certificates |
| Diplomas | 2-3 years | Associate Degree |
| Doctor of Dental Medicine | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine) |
| General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level | 2 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Legal Education Certificate | 2 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree) |
Graduate (3)
| Jamaican credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Education | 1 year | Master's Degree |
| Master's Degree | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Laws | 1 year | Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (1)
| Jamaican credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | 1-3 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
Jamaican credential evaluation: common questions
Is a Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate from Jamaica equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Jamaican Bachelor's Degree in Science equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Bachelor's Degree in Science from Jamaica is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Jamaican grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using Jamaica'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 Jamaican 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.
