A-Level to US GPA
GCE A-Levels are graded A* to E. US universities don't use A-Levels natively, but admissions offices map them to the 4.0 scale (often alongside your GPA). Map each A-Level subject below.
| Grade | Meaning | Range | US GPA (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A* | Outstanding | 90%+ | 4.0 |
| A | Excellent | 80–89% | 4.0 |
| B | Very good | 70–79% | 3.7 |
| C | Good | 60–69% | 3.0 |
| D | Pass | 50–59% | 2.3 |
| E | Minimum pass | 40–49% | 2.0 |
What to watch out for
A-Levels are subject exams, not a full GPA, so most US universities treat them as advanced/college-level work rather than computing a single GPA from them. An A or A* is genuinely excellent — A-Level grading is demanding. Many US universities also grant credit or advanced standing for high A-Level grades.
Credential evaluation
For credential evaluation, A-Levels are assessed by WES/ECE as part of your secondary record. Strong A-Level grades can earn transfer credit at many US universities — check each university's A-Level credit policy.
These are estimated equivalents for planning. US universities and evaluators (WES/ECE) apply their own policies — confirm with your target school.
Need a country-by-country converter instead? See the CGPA to US GPA hub.