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Grading Scales

The ECTS Grading Scale
Examination and other assessment results are normally expressed in grades and the grading scales may vary considerably from one country to another. Therefore an ECTS grading scale has been developed. It is not meant to replace the local grading scales, but it may help institutions to interpret the grades awarded to ECTS students and facilitate the comparison of results from one country to another.

The ECTS-grading scale is illustrated below:
AExcellent:Outstanding performance with only minor errors
BVery Good:Above the average standard but with some errors
CGood:Generally sound work with a number of notable errors
DSatisfactory:Fair but with significant shortcomings
ESufficient:Performance meets the minimum criteria
FXFail:Some more work required before the credit can be awarded
FXFail:Considerable further work is required
The Danish grading scale is illustrated below:
Excellent:
13 Is given for the exceptionally independent and excellent performance
11 Is given for the independent and excellent performance
10 Is given for the excellent but not particularly independent performance
 
Average:
9 Is given for the good performance, a little above average
8 Is given for the average performance
7 Is given for the mediocre performance, slightly below average
 
Just acceptable:
6 Is given for the just acceptable performance
 
Below average:
5 Is given for the hesitant and not satisfactory performance
03 Is given for the very hesitant, very insufficient and unsatisfactory performance
00 Is given for the completely unacceptable performance
By comparison the two grading scales are as follows:
Danish gradeECTS-grade
13A
11A
10A
9B
8C
7D
6E
5FX
03F
00F
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