High School Academic Program Overview
This page presents an overview of the academic structure, scheduling system, grading policies, and graduation requirements for the High School division. While the school serves all grade levels, the information below applies exclusively to the high school program.
Academic Structure
The high school program is designed as a four-year, college-preparatory curriculum aligned with national education standards and U.S. university expectations. Instruction emphasizes academic rigor, consistency, and readiness for standardized exams and higher education.
In accordance with the national education system of the Republic of Uzbekistan, general secondary education consists of 11 years, rather than the 12-year model used in some other countries. Within this national framework, the school defines high school as Grades 8–11, representing the final four years of secondary education.
For international reference, Uzbek grade levels correspond to the U.S. grade system as follows:
| Uzbekistan Grade | U.S. Equivalent Grade |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | Grade 9 |
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 |
| Grade 10 | Grade 11 |
| Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
The Government of Uzbekistan has announced plans to transition to a 12-year general education system in the coming years. The implementation timeline for this reform has not yet been finalized and is determined at the national level. Any future structural changes will be adopted in accordance with official government regulations.
Grading Scale
The school follows common five-point grading system
| Letter Grade | Equivalence | U.S Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Excellent level of perfomance | 4.0 |
| 4 | Good level of perfomance | 3.5 |
| 3 | Satisfactory level of perfomance | 3.0 |
| 2 | Unsatisfactory level of perfomance | 2.0 |
Academic Calendar Highlights
| Academic Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First Semester Start Date | September 5 |
| First Semester End Date | December 15 |
| Grades Finalized & Official Transcripts Available | December 22 |
| Second Semester Start Date | January 11 |
| Second Semester End Date | May 25 |
| Grades Finalized & Official Transcripts Available | June 1 |
| Government-Administered Final Examinations | Government-announced date |
GPA & Class Rank
- GPA is calculated on a 5.0 scale.
- The maximum possible GPA is 5.0
- Class rank is calculated at the end of each academic year.
- Class rank is reported as an exact numerical rank.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of secondary education
- Successful completion of Final State Certification (Graduation Exams) in the senior year
- The high school program operates on a semester-based system
Final State Certification (Graduation Exams)
Final State Certification (Graduation Exams) is a nationally mandated assessment administered by the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and is required of all secondary school students nationwide.
Detailed information regarding grading policies, and academic statistics is published separately in the official School Profile. The School Profile is intended for university admissions offices and other official academic use.