Academic grading in Nigeria

In Nigeria, the academic grading system scales from A (First class) to F (fail). Below is the grading system of Nigerian schools.

Nigeria offers six years of basic education, three years of junior secondary education, and three years of senior secondary education. If a student chooses to continue higher education this is then four years of tertiary/university education.

Mathematics and English language are compulsory for all students in Nigeria although maths may not be required for some courses in higher institutions - this is dependent on admissions criteria.