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Senegal Grade Conversion to GPA

Convert Senegal grades to US 4.0 GPA. Senegal-specific grading scale with estimate and credit-weighted transcript support.

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Estimated US GPA (4.0)

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India: 90–100→4.0, 80–89→3.0 etc. Germany: 1.0–1.5→4.0 … 4.1+→0.0 or Bavarian formula. UK: GCSE 9/8→4.0, 7→3.7 etc.; A-Level A*→4.0, B→3.3 etc. Fallback generic % table shown. Estimates — always defer to receiving school/WES.

How to use

  1. 1Select Senegal as your country (already selected).
  2. 2Enter your grades as percentage, numeric, or letter where applicable.
  3. 3Add credits and see your US GPA estimate update instantly.

Senegal 20-Point Academic Scale (Système Universitaire)

16.0 – 20.0 (Très Bien / Highest Honors) → 4.0 US GPA 14.0 – 15.9 (Bien / Honors) → 3.5 US GPA 12.0 – 13.9 (Assez Bien / Good) → 3.0 US GPA 10.0 – 11.9 (Passable / Satisfactory) → 2.0 US GPA 0.0 – 9.9 (Ajourné / Fail) → 0.0 US GPA GPA = Σ (US_GPA_i × Credits_i) ÷ Σ Credits_i

In Senegal, academic performance is assessed on a strict 20-point scale where grades above 16 are rare. International credential evaluators (including WES and ECE) equate 16+ to a US 4.0 (A), 14–15.9 to a 3.5 (B+), 12–13.9 to a 3.0 (B), and 10–11.9 to a 2.0 (C). Grades below 10 denote failure (Ajourné) and confer zero credits.

Examples

Typical Senegal Academic Term (12 ECTS Credits)

Course 1: Grade 15.2/20 (Bien → 3.5 GPA, 6 ECTS) → Quality Points = 3.5 × 6 = 21.0
Course 2: Grade 13.0/20 (Assez Bien → 3.0 GPA, 6 ECTS) → Quality Points = 3.0 × 6 = 18.0
Total Quality Points = 21.0 + 18.0 = 39.0 ÷ 12 ECTS.

Estimated US GPA: 3.25

About

The Senegal Grade Conversion to GPA calculator maps grades from the 20-point French-patterned educational scale to an estimated US 4.0 GPA. Enter your numeric grades (0–20) alongside European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credit values for an instant credit-weighted grade point average calculation.

Frequently asked questions

What US GPA is a 14/20 in Senegal?
A grade of 14.0 to 15.9/20 in Senegal earns the honor distinction 'Bien' and corresponds to an estimated US GPA of 3.50 (an American B+ or A−). In international admissions, this represents upper-tier academic standing.
What is the passing threshold in Senegal?
The official passing threshold across universities and secondary institutions in Senegal is 10.0 out of 20. Marks below 10 are failing and require remedial examination to earn course credit.
How are ECTS credits converted to US semester credit hours?
One European academic year comprises 60 ECTS credits, which converts to 30 US semester credit hours (a standard 2:1 ratio). A 6-ECTS course converts to 3 US semester credits.
Do US universities accept French degree transcripts directly?
US admissions departments typically require a certified word-for-word English translation alongside a formal NACES credential evaluation (such as WES or ECE).