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:
A Excellent: Outstanding performance with only minor errors
B Very Good: Above the average standard but with some errors
C Good: Generally sound work with a number of notable errors
D Satisfactory: Fair but with significant shortcomings
E Sufficient: Performance meets the minimum criteria
FX Fail: Some more work required before the credit can be awarded
FX Fail: 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 grade ECTS-grade
13 A
11 A
10 A
9 B
8 C
7 D
6 E
5 FX
03 F
00 F