NCAA Requirements

As easy as 1, 2, 3:

  1. Earn 16 NCAA-approved core course credits in the following areas: English, math, science, core elective, social science, additional electives.
  2. Complete 10 of 16 NCAA-approved core course credits, including 7 in English, math, or science before the start of your 7th semester. Once you begin your 7th semester, any course that is needed to meet the 10/7 requirement cannot be replaced or repeated.
  3. Submit your final transcript with proof of graduation to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
High-School-Athletics
College-Bound Athletes

NCAA Eligibility Center

As a future Division I and II student-athlete, you have the responsibility of signing up with the NCAA Eligibility Center. College-bound students who want to compete at a Division I, II or III school and receive an athletic scholarship, must meet academic and/or amateurism standards set by the NCAA. Creating a profile with the NCAA Clearinghouse is the first step to this process.

Go to the NCAA Eligibility Center website and enter the information below as your school attended.

NCAA High School Code851314
CEEB Code030676
High School NameIMAGINE LEARNING EXCELLENCE ACADEMY
Address100 S Mill Ave Suite 1700, Tempe, AZ 85281

ILEA Graduation Requirements

ILEA SubjectsCredits
English4.0 credits
Social Studies3.0 credits
Math4.0 credits
Science3.0 credits
World LanguageSuggested
Fine Arts\CTE1.0 credit
Electives7.0 credits
· 1.0 credit Core Elective (Math, Science ELA)
· 4.0 credits Core/Language (English/Math/Soc. Studies/Nat/Physical Science/Foreign Language)
· 2.0 credits additional electives – student choice
Total Credits22.0 credits 
*The final 6 credits must be obtained through ILEA to graduate from ILEA.

Sample Graduation Path by Year

9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade
Language Arts 9 A/BLanguage Arts 10 A/BLanguage Arts 11 A/BLanguage Arts 12 A/B
Biology A/BEnvironmental Science A/BChemistry A/BPhysics A/B**
Algebra I A/BGeometry A/BAlgebra II A/BPre-Calculus A/B
World History A/BUS History A/BGovernment & EconomicsN/A
Foreign Language A/B*World Language*Core Elective A/BCore Elective A/B
Electives (1.0)Fine Arts/CTE Elective (1.0)Electives (1.5)Electives (2.5)
5.0 credits5.0 credits6.0 credits6.0 credits
*World language is optional but preferred by most colleges and would count towards Core/Language electives.
**Taking additional Science courses are recommended for college bound students. If taken, this would require fewer elective courses.

Official Transcripts

We are partnered with Parchment, a digital credential service! You can order your official transcripts to be sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center and/or your university through Parchment.

Flexible Schedule

ILEA is an accredited, online private school open to student-athletes in the U.S. and around the world. Student-athletes attending ILEA have the benefit of accessing their virtual courses from anywhere and at their own pace, time, and schedule.

NCAA-Approve Courses

For the list of ILEA NCAA-approved core courses, go to the NCAA High School Portal and use ILEA CEEB Code: 030676.

NCAA Eligibility Resources & Academic Planning Support

ILEA supports college-bound student-athletes by providing academic information, transcript services, and resources related to NCAA initial eligibility requirements. While ILEA does not provide NCAA counseling, eligibility certification, recruiting services, or scholarship placement services, our team can assist families in understanding graduation requirements, NCAA-approved coursework, and transcript processes.

ILEA Academic Support Team
Our team can:

  • Provide information regarding NCAA-approved courses offered through ILEA.
  • Assist families in understanding how courses appear on official transcripts.
  • Share general information about NCAA Division I and Division II core-course requirements and publicly available NCAA resources.
  • Help students review graduation plans to ensure required coursework is scheduled appropriately.
  • Provide guidance on obtaining and submitting official transcripts through Parchment and other approved methods.
  • Direct families to the NCAA Eligibility Center for official eligibility requirements, application procedures, and certification decisions.
  • Share publicly available NCAA resources, guides, webinars, and informational materials.
  • Coordinate transcript requests and enrollment verification documentation when required by colleges, universities, or the NCAA Eligibility Center.
College-Bound Athletes

Official NCAA Resources

Students and families are encouraged to work directly with the NCAA Eligibility Center regarding eligibility requirements, certification decisions, recruiting questions, application status, and amateurism reviews.

NCAA Eligibility Center

College-Bound Student-Athlete Resources

NCAA Academic Requirements

Transcript Requests

ILEA provides official transcripts and enrollment verification documentation upon student request through the school’s approved transcript services process. Families should allow sufficient processing time to meet NCAA and college admissions deadlines.

Important Notice

ILEA does not provide NCAA eligibility counseling, legal advice, recruiting services, scholarship placement services, or official NCAA eligibility determinations. Eligibility decisions are made solely by the NCAA Eligibility Center and, where applicable, individual colleges and universities. Students and families are responsible for working directly with the NCAA Eligibility Center and prospective institutions regarding eligibility, recruiting requirements, and participation opportunities.

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