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Solomon Islands Grade Conversion to GPA

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

Your grades

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 Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands British Degree Honours & Letter Scale

70% – 100% (First Class Honours / 1st) → 4.0 US GPA 60% – 69% (Upper Second Class / 2:1) → 3.3 – 3.7 US GPA 50% – 59% (Lower Second Class / 2:2) → 2.7 – 3.0 US GPA 40% – 49% (Third Class Honours / 3rd) → 2.0 US GPA Under 40% (Fail) → 0.0 US GPA A-Level Equivalents: A*/A → 4.0, B → 3.3, C → 2.7, D → 2.0, E → 1.0

Higher education in Solomon Islands utilizes British-patterned degree honours classifications. Unlike US institutions where 90% is needed for top marks, universities in Solomon Islands award First Class Honours starting at 70%, which international credential services (such as WES and UK ENIC) evaluate as a US 4.0 (A). Upper Second Class (2:1) degrees convert to 3.3–3.7 (B+ to A−).

Examples

University Modules in Solomon Islands (60 Credits Total)

Module 1: 72% (First Class → 4.0 GPA, 30 credits) → Quality Points = 4.0 × 30 = 120.0
Module 2: 64% (2:1 Honours → 3.5 GPA, 30 credits) → Quality Points = 3.5 × 30 = 105.0
Total Quality Points = 120.0 + 105.0 = 225.0 ÷ 60 credits.

Estimated US GPA: 3.75

About

The Solomon Islands Grade Conversion to GPA calculator translates GCSE, A-Level, and British Honours degree classifications from Solomon Islands into estimated US 4.0 grade point averages.

Frequently asked questions

Why does 70% convert to a 4.0 GPA in Solomon Islands?
In Solomon Islands, academic evaluation assesses analytical depth where 70% represents the boundary for First Class Honours. Because only a select percentage of graduates achieve this mark, international evaluators equate it to the US grade of A (4.0).
What GPA is a 2:1 degree in Solomon Islands?
An Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1, 60–69%) converts to an estimated 3.30–3.70 US GPA, comfortably meeting admission criteria for competitive US graduate schools.
How do UK CATS credits convert to US credit hours?
UK universities use Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) credits, where 120 CATS credits equal 60 ECTS or 30 US semester credit hours (4 CATS credits = 1 US semester credit hour).
What US GPA is an A-Level grade A*?
A-Level grades A* and A convert to a 4.0 US GPA (Grade A), Grade B converts to 3.3 (B+), Grade C converts to 2.7 (B−), and Grade D converts to 2.0 (C).