As in all professional environments respect and hard work is expected from both the staff as well as the students, this mutual respect and dedication results in strong professional relationships and quality education. The Costa Rican education system grading scale is posted below to help in answering more questions related to tracking academic progress. A defining differences in the education systems between the US and Costa Rica is cost. Tuition in Costa Rica is on average 50% less than it is in the U.S. (dependent on institution). We can also see a difference in the grading scales as Costa Rica offers a 4 point grading scale excluding the American letter grade "D" making anything under a 70 a failing grade!
Grading System in Costa Rica
| Grade | Scale | Scale 2 | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 9.00 - 10.00 | 90.00 - 100.00 | Sobreasaliente (Outstanding) | A |
| N | 8.00 - 8.99 | 80.00 - 89.99 | Notable (Good) | B |
| Suf | 7.00 - 7.99 | 70.00 - 79.99 | Suficiente (Sufficient) | C |
| I | 0.00 - 6.99 | 0.00 - 69.99 | Insuficiente (Insufficient) | F |
Credit accumulation seems to be comparable between the US and Costa Rica, for example In my studies in Costa Rica I will earn 8-9 credit hours in a 6 week time frame. While in the US one semester 12-15 weeks earns students between 12-15 credit hours (depending on scheduling). These numbers will vary depending on course material and duration (some US credits can range between 1-4 credit hours). The transfer of credits is dependent on the class credits earned and the commonality between institutional guidelines.
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