This means a uniform standard of Bachelor degree is impossible. Candidates who have followed academically rigorous programmes have reached a standard comparable to that of a British taught Master's degree. The High School Graduation Diploma is awarded on the basis of continuous assessment, during which the student must obtain a minimum of sixteen units over four years. An increasing number of states and schools are raising minimum requirements to eighteen or more units before a diploma can be awarded. Higher Institutions of higher education use the credit system.
Academic achievement is measured by grade points.
D earns one and F earns no grade points. The British Council, registered in England as a charity no. 209131, is the United Kingdom's international network for education, culture and development services.