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Education System Overview
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 1,058 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in Cuba.
Pre-high school (# of years): Elementary school: 7 years; Middle school: 3 years
High school (# of years): 3 years
Academic year: September – July
Major school holidays/break: July and August (Summer Break)
Major exam period(s): December – January and May – June
Secondary Education (high school)
Language of instruction: Spanish
Years of mandatory English courses: 3 years
Grading system and interpretation: 1-100 scale
Subjects required: 15 subjects
Graduation requirements: Minimum 60 points in each subject and a minimum GPA of 60
Name of school leaving exams: None
How to verify school leaving exams: School records
Standardized test availability in-country and adviser recommendations: IELTS and SAT
Structure of the University System
Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 5 years
The language of instruction in universities: Spanish
Years of required English instruction in universities: 5 years
Grading system and interpretation: 1 – 5 scale
Degrees offered: BS, BA, Masters and Doctorate
Standardized test availability/frequency offered in-country: IELTS is offered once a month at one location in Havana.