Country List
This information is subject to change. Please check with our admission team for more information.
AFGHANISTAN
Baccalauria and
University Entrance Exam (Concours)
Secondary Level (100
point grading scale)
|
Score |
Equivalent |
|
90-100 |
A |
|
80-89 |
B |
|
55-79 |
C |
|
40-54 |
D |
|
0-39 |
F |
ALBANIA
Certificate of Maturity/Secondary School Leaving Certificate
|
Score |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
10 |
dhjete |
A |
|
9 |
nente |
A |
|
8 |
tete |
B |
|
7 |
shtate |
B |
|
6 |
gjashte |
C |
|
5 |
pese |
C |
ALGERIA
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire or GCE A-Levels
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
16-20 |
Tres bien |
Very good |
A |
|
14-15 |
Bien |
Good |
B+ |
|
12-13 |
Assez bien |
Good enough |
B |
|
10-11 |
Passable |
Passing |
C |
|
0-9 |
Ajourne |
Fail |
F |
AMERICAN-BASED
SYSTEMS
- Completion of Grade 12 with
superior academic standing
- Admissions average is based on
the top 6 Grade 12 courses and minimum requirements vary depending on the
program
- Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) - minimum scure of 550 in each of Math, Critical
Reading, and Writing (minimum 1650 overall) or American College Test (ACT)
with a composite score of 24
SAT University Code - 0893
ACT University Code - 5375
ANGOLA
Secondary School Leaving Certificate and successful completion of Diploma of
Pre-University Education
|
Grade |
Equivalent |
|
16-20 |
A |
|
13-15 |
B |
|
10-12 |
C |
|
1-9 |
F |
ANGUILLA
See "CARIBBEAN SYSTEM"
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
See "CARIBBEAN SYSTEMS"
|
Ontario |
CXC Description |
CXC Grade |
CAPE Grade |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
Comprehensive |
I |
I |
A |
|
70-79% |
Good |
II |
II |
B/B+ CAPE |
|
60-69% |
Fairly Good |
III |
III |
C/B CAPE |
|
50-59% |
Moderate |
IV |
IV |
D/C CAPE |
|
0-49% |
Limited |
V |
V |
E/D CAPE |
|
0-49% |
Very Limited |
VI |
VI |
F |
|
0-49% |
n/a |
n/a |
VII |
F CAPE |
ARGENTINA
Bachillerato Especializado
Secondary Grading Scale
|
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
10 |
Sobresaliente /
Outstanding |
A |
|
8-9 |
Muy Bueno / Very
Good |
A |
|
7 |
Bueno / Good |
B |
|
6 |
Aprobado / Pass |
C |
|
1-5 |
Reprobado / Fail |
F |
ARMENIA
| Number | Armenian | Translation | Equivalent |
| 5 | Gerazants | Excellent | A |
| 4 | Lav | Good | B |
| 3 | Bavarar | Satisfactory | C |
| 2 | Anbavarar | Unsatisfactory | F |
| 1 | Tapalats | Fail | F |
| Number | Equivalent |
| 19-20 | A |
| 15-18 | B |
| 8-14 | C |
| 1-7 | F |
ARUBA
| Numeric | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 10 | Uitmuntend | Excellent | A |
| 9 | Zeer Goed | Very Good | A |
| 8 | Goed | Good | A |
| 7 | Ruim Voldoende | Amply Satisfactory | B |
| 6 | Voldoende | Satisfactory | C |
| 5 | Bijna Voldoende | Almost Satisfactory | D |
| 4 | Onvoldoende | Insufficient | F |
| 3 | Gering | Low | F |
| 2 | Slecht | Bad | F |
| 1 | Zeer Slecht | Very Bad | F |
AUSTRALIA
Year 12 Secondary School Certificate qualifying for entrance to post-secondary
education
Australian Capital
Territory
|
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
A |
Very High
Achievement |
A |
|
B |
High Achievement |
B |
|
C |
Clearly Satisfactory /
Sound Achievement |
C |
|
D |
Limited Achievement /
allowed to continue |
D |
|
E |
Very Limited / Few skills
mastered |
F |
New South Wales
|
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
Band 6 |
90 HSC Marks |
A |
|
Band 5 |
80 HSC Marks |
B |
|
Band 4 |
70 HSC marks |
B |
|
Band 3 |
60 HSC Marks |
C |
|
Band 2 |
50 HSC Marks |
C |
|
Band 1 |
Less than 50 HSC
Marks |
F |
Northern Territory
|
Grade |
Numeric Score |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
A |
20 |
Outstanding |
A |
|
A |
17-19 |
Very high |
A |
|
B |
14-16 |
High |
B |
|
C |
11-13 |
Competent |
C |
|
D |
8-10 |
Marginal |
D |
|
E |
0-7 |
Low |
F |
Queensland
|
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
VH |
Very High
Achievement |
A |
|
HA |
High Achievement |
B |
|
SA |
Sound Achievement |
C |
|
LA |
Limited Achievement /
allowed to continue |
D |
|
VLA |
Very Low
Achievement |
F |
South Australia
|
Grade |
Numeric Score |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
A |
20 |
Outstanding
Achievement |
A |
|
17-19 |
Very High
Achievement |
A |
|
|
B |
14-16 |
High Achievement |
B |
|
C |
11-13 |
Competent
Achievement |
C |
|
D |
8-11 |
Marginal
Achievement |
D |
|
E |
3-7 |
Low Achievement |
D |
|
0-2 |
Requirements Not Met / No
Grade |
F |
|
|
SA |
Satisfactory
Achievement |
Pass |
|
|
RA |
Recorded
Achievement |
Pass |
|
|
RNM |
Requirement Not Met |
Fail |
Tasmania
|
Grade |
Numeric Score |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
OA |
17-20 |
Outstanding
Achievement |
A |
|
HA |
9-16 |
High Achievement |
B |
|
SA |
1-8 |
Satisfactory
Achievement |
C |
Victoria
|
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
A |
Very High |
A |
|
B |
High |
B |
|
C |
Very Satisfactory |
C |
|
D |
Satisfactory |
C |
|
E |
Low |
D |
|
F |
Very Low |
F |
|
S |
Satisfactory |
Pass |
|
N |
Not Satisfactory |
Fail |
|
UG |
Ungraded |
Fail |
Western Australia
|
Grade |
Ranking |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
A |
Top 20% |
Excellent
Achievement |
A |
|
B |
Next 20% |
High Achievement |
B |
|
C |
Next 30% |
Sound Achievement |
C |
|
D |
Next 20% |
Limited Achievement |
D |
|
F |
Next 10% |
Inadequate
Achievement |
F |
AUSTRIA
Reifeprufung (Matura)/Reifezeugnis
|
Number |
Description |
English |
Equivalent |
|
1 |
Sehr Gut |
Very Good |
A |
|
2 |
Gut |
Good |
B |
|
3 |
Befriedigend |
Satisfactory |
C+ |
|
4 |
Genugend |
Sufficient |
C |
|
5 |
Nicht Genugend |
Insufficient |
F |
AZERBAIJAN
| Azerbaijani Grade | Equivalent | |||
| Secondary Education | Higher Education | Description | Percentage | |
| 5 | a'la | excellent | 90-100% | A |
| 4 | yaxsi | good | 70-89% | B |
| 3 | kafi | satisfactory | 60-69% | C |
| meqbul | passed | - | P | |
| qeyri-meqbul | not passed | - | F | |
BAHAMAS
Senior matriculation and GCE A-levels or one year at College of the Bahamas
|
Ontario |
The Bahamas Grade |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
A |
A |
|
70-79% |
B |
B |
|
60-69% |
C |
C |
|
50-59% |
D |
D |
|
0-49% |
E |
BAHRAIN
Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
|
Indigenous Grade |
Indigenous Grade |
Equivalent |
|
80-100 |
Excellent |
A |
|
70-79 |
Very Good |
A |
|
60-69 |
Good |
B |
|
50-59 |
Average |
C |
|
40-49 |
Below Average |
D |
|
Below 40 |
Fail |
F |
BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY
See 'United Kingdom System'
BANGLADESH
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
|
Indigenous Grade |
Indigenous Grade |
Equivalent |
|
60-100% |
First Division |
A |
|
45-59% |
Second Division |
B |
|
33-44% |
Third (Pass)
Division |
C |
|
0-32% |
F |
BARBADOS
see "CARIBBEAN SYSTEMS"
|
Ontario |
CXC Description |
CXC Grade |
CAPE Grade |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
Comprehensive |
I |
I |
A |
|
70-79% |
Good |
II |
II |
B/B+ CAPE |
|
60-69% |
Fairly Good |
III |
III |
C/B CAPE |
|
50-59% |
Moderate |
IV |
IV |
D/C CAPE |
|
0-49% |
Limited |
V |
V |
E/D CAPE |
|
0-49% |
Very Limited |
VI |
VI |
F |
|
0-49% |
n/a |
n/a |
VII |
F CAPE |
BELARUS
Certificate of Secondary Education
|
Number |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
5 |
Excellent |
A |
|
4 |
Good |
B |
|
3 |
Satisfactory |
C |
|
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
|
2 |
Unsatisfactory |
F |
BELGIUM
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Superiéur (Academic Stream)/Diploma van
Secundair Onderwijs
|
Grade
(French/Dutch/English) |
Percentage |
Points |
Equivalent |
|
Plus grande
distinction/Grootste onderscheiding/greatest distinction |
90-100% |
18-20 |
A+ |
|
Grande
Distinction/Grote onderscheiding/great distinction |
80-89% |
16-17.99 |
A |
|
Distinction/
Onderscheiding/ Distinction |
70-79% |
14-15.99 |
B |
|
Satisfaction/
Voldoening/ satisfactory |
60-69% |
12-13.99 |
C |
|
10-11.9 |
* |
||
|
0-9.99 |
F |
*May be considered passing if entire year is
passed
BELIZE
see "CARIBBEAN SYSTEMS"
BENIN
Grade
Description
Translation
Equivalent
16-20
Tres bien
Very good
A
14-15
Bien
Good
B+
12-13
Assez bien
Good enough
B
10-11
Passable
Passing
C
0-9
Ajourne
Fail
F
BERMUDA
Bermuda Secondary School Certificate (12 years) with SAT results or
Post-graduate year at Saltus Grammar School or one year at Bermuda College
|
Ontario |
AMERICAN PATTERN |
GCSE |
IGCSE |
GCE A-LEVEL |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
|
70-79% |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
|
67-69% |
C |
C |
C |
C+ |
C+ |
|
63-66% |
D |
D |
D |
C |
C |
|
50-62% |
E |
E (N, O) |
E |
D |
D |
|
0-49% |
F |
G |
G |
E (N, O) |
F |
BHUTAN
Indian School Certificate (Class XII)
|
Percentage |
Class |
Equivalent |
|
60-100% |
First |
A |
|
50-59% |
Second |
B |
|
40-49% |
Third |
C |
|
0-39% |
F |
40% is
the minimum passing grade
BOLIVIA
Bachillerato Humanistico and if applicable University Entrance Exam
results
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
7 |
Excelente |
Excellent |
A |
|
6 |
May Bueno |
Very Good |
A |
|
5 |
Bueno |
Good |
B |
|
3.7-4 |
Regular |
Average |
C |
|
3-3.6 |
Deficiente |
Deficient |
D or F |
|
2 |
Malo |
Poor |
F |
|
1 |
Pesimo |
Very Poor (fail) |
F |
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Matura (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
|
Indigenous Scale |
Equivalent |
|
5, odlican
(excellent) |
A |
|
4, vrlo dobar (very
good) |
B+ |
|
3, dobar (good) |
B |
|
2, dovoljan
(satisfactory; fair) |
C |
|
1, nedovoljan
(insufficient; fail) |
F |
BOTSWANA
General Certificate of
Secondary Education (GCSE) and GCE A-levels or First Year standing from a
recognized university
|
Grade |
Class |
Equivalent |
|
A |
First Class |
A |
|
B |
Second Class, First
Division |
B |
|
C |
Second Class, Second
Division |
C |
|
D |
Pass |
D |
|
E, F |
Fail |
F |
BRAZIL
Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio and Vestibular (University Entrance
Exam)/ENEM (Middle Education National Examination)
|
Ontario |
Most Common |
Alternate |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
9.0/90 to 10.0/100 |
Otimo/SS-Superior
Superior |
Excellent |
A |
|
70-79% |
7.0/70 to 8.9/89 |
Muito Born/Born/MS-Media
Superior |
Above Average |
B |
|
60-69% |
Varies-5.0 or 6.0 |
Regular/MM-Media
Minima/ME-Medio |
Average |
C |
|
50-59% |
n/a |
MI-Media Inferior |
Inferior Average |
D |
|
49% or below |
n/a |
II-Inferior
Inferior; SR-Sem Rendimento |
Fail |
F |
BRITISH-BASED SYSTEMS
The General Certificate of Education or equivalent including 5
O-Level plus 2 A-Level subjects
Cambridge Pre-U Minimum overall grade of Merit 2 with minimum of
Merit 3 in required courses
GCE
- The
General Certificate of Education or equivalent is required with
satisfactory standing in five subjects, including at least two subjects at
the Advance Level. Some programs may require additional A-level
prerequisite courses. Two Advanced Subsidiary Level courses may be
substitutes for one A-level course. A minimum average of "B" is
required for all Honours Programs. Transfer credit will be considered for
A-level courses with a minimum final grade of B. For programs which require
Mathematics Laurier requires A-level Mathematics.
Cambridge Pre-U
- Minimum overall grade of Merit 2 with minimum of Merit 3 in required courses (Transfer credit awarded on a case-by-case basis for courses where a Merit 2 is achieved, are program specific, and will be assessed by special review).
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Brunei Cambridge GCE O and A-levels
|
Brunei |
Equivalent |
|
First Class Honours |
A |
|
Second Class
Honours, Upper Division |
B+ |
|
Second Class
Honours, Lower Division |
B |
|
Third Class Honours |
C+ |
|
Pass |
C |
|
Fail |
F |
BULGARIA
Diploma Za Zavurcheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completion
of Secondary Education)
|
Numeric Value |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
Points |
|
6 |
Otlichen |
Excellent |
A |
4.00 |
|
5 |
Mnogo dobur |
Very Good |
A |
4.00 |
|
4 |
Dobur |
Good |
B |
3.00 |
|
3 |
Sreden |
Satisfactory |
C |
2.00 |
|
2 |
Slab |
Poor/Fail |
F |
0.00 |
|
Zachita se |
Credited/Taken |
BURKINA FASO
Baccalauréat
BURUNDI
| Grade | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 90-100% | Excellent | Excellent | A |
| 80-89% | La Plus Grande Distinction | Highest distinction | B+ |
| 70-79% | Grande Distinction | High distinction | B |
| 60-69% | Distinction | Distinction | C+ |
| 50-59% | Satisfaction | Satisfactory | C |
| 0-49% | Ajourne | Fail | F |
CAMBODIA
Pre-university Preparatory Year results
|
Grade |
Equivalent |
|
10 |
A |
|
9 |
B+ |
|
8 |
B |
|
7 |
C+ |
|
6 |
C |
|
5 |
D |
|
0-4 |
F |
CAMEROON
Cameroon A-Levels or Baccalauréat
CAPE VERDE
| Grade | Equivalent |
| 16-20 | A |
| 13-15 | B |
| 10-12 | C |
| 1-9 | F |
CARIBBEAN SYSTEMS
CXC plus CAPE or GCE O and A-Levels or First Year standing
from University of West Indies
|
Overall Grade |
Profile Grade |
Profile Description |
|
I |
A |
Candidate shows acomprehensive grasp
of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the
syllabus |
|
II |
B |
Candidate shows a fairlygoodgrasp
of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the
syllabus |
|
III |
C |
Candidate shows a fairly good grasp
of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the
syllabus |
|
IV |
D |
Candidate shows amoderate grasp
of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the
syllabus |
|
V |
E |
Candidate shows alimitedgrasp of
the key concepts, knowledge, skills and competencies required by the syllabus |
|
VI |
F |
Candidate shows a very
limited grasp of the key concepts, knowledge, skills and
competencies required by the syllabus |
CAYMAN ISLANDS
See "CARIBBEAN SYSTEMS"
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Baccalaureat or Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement de Second Degré
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
16-20 |
Tres bien |
Very good |
A |
|
14-15 |
Bien |
Good |
B+ |
|
12-13 |
Assez bien |
Good enough |
B |
|
10-11 |
Passable |
Passing |
C |
|
0-9 |
Ajourne |
Fail |
F |
CHAD
| Grade | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 16-20 | Tres bien | Very good | A |
| 14-15 | Bien | Good | B+ |
| 12-13 | Assex bien | God enough | B |
| 10-11 | Passable | Passing | C |
| 0-9 | Ajourne | Fail | F |
CHILE
Licencia de Educación Media (LEM) plus Prueba de Seleccion Universitaria (PSU)
|
Numeric |
Decription |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
6-7 |
Muy Bueno |
Very Good |
A |
|
5-5.9 |
Bueno |
Good |
B |
|
4-4.9 |
Suficiente |
Sufficient |
C |
|
0-3.9 |
Insuficiente |
Insufficient (Fail) |
F |
CHINA
Chinese Senior High
School Graduation Exam Results
Chinese National
University entrance examination (is not required but if you have written
the test we will need to see your results).
|
Ontario |
CHINA Description |
CHINA Five-Scale |
CHINA Four-Scale |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
Excellent |
90-100% |
85-100 |
A |
|
70-79% |
Good |
80-89% |
75-84 |
B |
|
60-69% |
Average/Fair |
70-79% |
60-74 |
C |
|
50-59% |
Satisfactory/Pass |
60-69% |
n/a |
D |
|
0-49% |
Fail |
0-59? |
0-59 |
F |
COLOMBIA
First year standing from a recognized university
|
Grade |
Equivalent |
|
9.5-10 |
A+ |
|
8.5-9.4 |
A |
|
7.5-8.4 |
B |
|
6.0-7.4 |
C |
|
1.0-5.9 |
F |
COMOROS
| Grade | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 16-20 | Tres bien | Very good | A |
| 14-15 | Bien | Good | B+ |
| 12-13 | Assex bien | God enough | B |
| 10-11 | Passable | Passing | C |
| 0-9 | Ajourne | Fail | F |
CONGO
Baccalauréat
COSTA RICA
First year standing from a recognized university
|
Indigenous Scale |
Equivalent |
|
90-100 |
A |
|
80-89 |
B |
|
70-79 |
C |
|
0-69 |
F |
COTE D'IVOIRE (IVORY COAST)
Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement de Second Degré
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
16-20 |
Tres bien |
Very good |
A |
|
14-15 |
Bien |
Good |
B+ |
|
12-13 |
Assez bien |
Good enough |
B |
|
10-11 |
Passable |
Passing |
C |
|
0-9 |
Ajourne |
Fail |
F |
CROATIA
Secondary School Leaving Diploma
|
Indigenous Grade |
Indigenous Grade |
Equivalent |
|
odlican/excellent |
5 |
A |
|
vrlo dobar/very
good |
4 |
B+ |
|
dobar/good |
3 |
B |
|
dovoljan/satisfactory |
2 |
C |
|
nedovoljan/unsatisfactory |
1 |
F |
CUBA
Pre-University Cours and National Competitive Exam/Bachillerato
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
90-100 |
Sobresaliente |
Excellent |
A |
|
80-89 |
Aprovechado |
Average |
B |
|
70-79 |
Aprobado |
Pass |
C |
|
0-69 |
Suspenso,
Desaprobado |
Fail |
F |
CURACAO
Transcript of marks for University Preparatory Education
See 'Netherland System'
CYPRUS
Apolytirion of Lykeio/Devlet Lis Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi
See also "BRITISH-BASED SYSTEMS"
|
Number |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
19-20 |
Excellent |
A |
|
16-18 |
Very Good |
B |
|
13-15 |
Average |
C |
|
10-12 |
Below Average |
D |
|
0-9 |
Fail |
F |
CZECH REPUBLIC
Maturitni Vysvedceni (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
|
Score |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
1 |
vyborne |
excellent |
A |
|
2 |
velmi dobre |
very good |
B |
|
3 |
dobre |
good |
C |
|
4-5 |
nevyhovel |
unsatisfactory /
fail |
F |
|
Zapocitane |
Credit or Pass |
Credit |
DENMARK
Studentereksamen (Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination) or
Højere Forberedelseksamen-HF (Higher Preparatory Examination)
|
Ontario |
DENMARK Grade |
DENMARK ECTS |
DENMARK Old System |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
12 |
AA |
11-13 |
A |
|
70-79% |
10 |
BBB |
10 |
B |
|
67-69% |
7 |
CC |
8-9 |
C |
|
63-66% |
4 |
DD |
7 |
D |
|
50-62% |
02 |
EE |
6 |
D- |
|
0-49% |
00/-3 |
FFx/FF |
00-5 |
F |
DJIBOUTI
| Grade | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 16-20 | Tres bien | Very good | A |
| 14-15 | Bien | Good | B+ |
| 12-13 | Assex bien | God enough | B |
| 10-11 | Passable | Passing | C |
| 0-9 | Ajourne | Fail | F |
DOMINICA
See "CARIBBEAN SYSTEMS"
CXC Certificate of
Secondary Education
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Bachillerato/Bachiller
ECUADOR
Bachillerato/Bachiller and if applicable University Entrance Exam
results
|
Ontario |
Ecuador Grading
System |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
10 |
Sobresaliente/Excellent; |
A |
|
80-100% |
9 |
Muy Bueno/Very Good |
A |
|
70-79% |
8 |
Bueno/Good |
B |
|
60-69% |
7 |
Regular/Average |
C |
|
50-59% |
n/a |
Arrastre/Fail |
F |
|
49% or below |
n/a |
Arrastre/Fail |
F |
EGYPT
Thanaweya a'Amma (General Secondary Education Certificate)
|
Ontario |
Egypt per AACRAO |
Egypt per WES |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
90-100% |
75-100 |
A |
|
70-79% |
80-89% |
65-74 |
B |
|
60-69% |
65-79% |
50-64 |
C |
EL SALVADOR
Bachillerato/Bachiller and if applicable University Entrance Exam
results
|
Number |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
9-10 |
Sobresaliente |
Excellent |
A |
|
7-8.9 |
Bien |
Good |
B |
|
6-6.9 |
Aprobado |
Pass |
C |
|
0-5.9 |
Suspenso |
Fail |
F |
ERITREA
First Year completed at a recognized university (University of Asmara)
Post Secondary
|
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
A (4) |
Excellent |
A |
|
B (3) |
Very good |
B |
|
C (2) |
Good |
C |
|
D (1) |
Unsatisfactory |
D |
|
F (0) |
Failure |
F |
ESTONIA
5 point scale
| Estonia | Equivalent |
| 5 - very good or excellent (pass) | A |
| 4 - good (pass) | B |
| 3 - satisfactory (pass) | C |
| 2 - unsatisfactory (fail) | F |
| 1 - poor fail | F |
6 point scale
| Estonia | Equivalent |
| 5 - excellent (pass) | A |
| 4 - very good (pass) | B |
| 3 - good (pass) | B |
| 2 - satisfactory (pass) | C |
| 1 - sufficient (pass) |
D |
| 0 - unsatisfactory (fail) | F |
ETHIOPIA
General Education Certificate Examination and
Higher Education Entrance Examination
|
Ethiopia |
Equivalent |
|
90-100 |
A |
|
80-89 |
B |
|
70-79 |
C |
|
60-69 |
D |
|
0-59 |
F |
FALKLAND ISLANDS
See 'United Kingdom System'
FAROE ISLANDS
See 'Denmark System'
FIJI ISLANDS
Form 7 Examinations/University of the South Pacific Foundation Year
|
Grade |
Percentage |
Equivalent |
|
A |
80-100% |
A |
|
B |
65-79% |
B |
|
C |
50-64% |
C |
|
F |
0-49% |
F |
FINLAND
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg
(Certificate of Matriculation)
FRANCE
Baccalauréat or Diplôme
de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré
|
Ontario |
FRANCE Description |
FRANCE Numeric
Scale |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
Tres bien |
16-20 |
A |
|
75-79% |
Bien |
14-15 |
B+ |
|
70-74% |
Assez Bien |
12-13 |
B- |
|
60-69% |
Passable |
10-11 |
C |
|
0-59% |
Ajourne |
0-9 |
F |
GABON
| Grade | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 16-20 | Tres bien | Very good | A |
| 14-15 | Bien | Good | B+ |
| 12-13 | Assex bien | God enough | B |
| 10-11 | Passable | Passing | C |
| 0-9 | Ajourne | Fail | F |
GAMBIA
West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination
|
Indigenous Grade |
Equivalent |
|
|
Grade 1 |
Excellent |
A+ |
|
Grade 2 |
Very Good |
B+ |
|
Grade 3 |
Good |
B+ |
|
Grade 4,5,6 |
Credit |
C+ |
|
Grade 7,8 |
Pass |
D+ |
|
Grade 9 |
Fail |
F+ |
GEORGIA
| Indigenous Scale | Equivalent |
| 10, priadi (excellent) | A |
| 9, dzalian kargi (very good) | B+ |
| 8, kargi (good) | B |
| 7, damakmakopilebeli (satisfactory) | C+ |
| 6, sakmarisi (sufficient) | C |
| 5, chaabara (pass) | D |
| 4, chaabara [pirobitad] (conditional pass) | F |
| 3 (failure) | F |
| Score | Description |
| 7 | Excellent |
| 6 | Very Good |
| 5 | Good |
| 4 | Satisfactory |
| 3 | Sufficient |
| 2 | Conditional Pass |
| 1 | Failed |
GERMANY
Allgemeine
Hochschulreife or Abitur
|
Ontario |
GERMANY Description |
GERMANY Translation |
GERMANY Grade |
GERMANY Numeric
Scale |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
Sehr gut |
Very good |
1 |
13-15 |
A |
|
70-79% |
Gut |
Good |
2 |
10-12 |
B |
|
67-69% |
Befriedigend |
Satisfactory |
3 |
7-9 |
C+ |
|
63-66% |
Ausreichend |
Sufficient |
4 |
4-9 |
C |
|
50-62% |
Mangelhaft |
Deficient |
5 |
1-3 |
D |
|
0-49% |
Ungenugend |
Failure |
6 |
0 |
F |
GHANA
West African
Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination or Higher
School Certificate plus School Certificate
|
Letter Grade |
Points |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
A |
1 |
Excellent |
A |
|
B |
2 |
Very Good |
A |
|
C |
3 |
Good |
B |
|
D |
4 |
Credit |
C |
|
E |
5 |
Pass |
D |
|
F |
- |
Fail |
F |
GIBRALTAR
See 'United Kingdom'
GREECE
Apolytirio Eniaiou
Lykeiou
|
Points |
Equivalent |
|
|
Excellent |
18.1-20 |
A |
|
Very Good |
16.1-18 |
B+ |
|
Good |
13.1-16 |
B |
|
Average |
9.5-13 |
C |
|
Inadequate |
5.1-9.4 |
F |
|
Poor |
0-5 |
F |
GREENLAND
See 'Denmark System'
GRENADA
See 'Caribbean System'
GUADELOUPE
See 'France System'
GUATEMALA
First Year
standing from a recognized university
|
Percentage |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
91-100% |
Excelente |
Excellent |
A |
|
81-90% |
Muy Bueno |
Very Good |
B |
|
71-80% |
Bueno |
Good |
C |
|
61-70% |
Minimo |
Minimum |
D |
|
0-60% |
Reprobado |
Fail |
F |
GUINEA
Baccalauréat 2eme Partie
plus University Entrance Exam
GUYANA
See "CARIBBEAN"
HAITI
Baccalauréat II (Philosophie)or Baccalauréat/Diplôme d'Enseignement
Secondaire
HONDURAS
Bachillerato en Ciencias y Letras
Used primarily in public secondary
|
Honduran |
Equivalent |
||
|
90-100% |
Sobresaliente |
Excellent |
A |
|
80-89% |
Muy Bueno |
Very Good |
B |
|
60-79% |
Bueno |
Good |
C |
|
1-59% |
Reprobado/Aplazado |
Failed |
F |
Used primarily in
secondary schools
|
Honduran |
Equivalent |
||
|
91-100% |
Sobresaliente |
Excellent |
A |
|
81-90% |
Muy Bueno |
Very Good |
B |
|
61-80% |
Bueno |
Good |
C |
|
1-60% |
Reprobado/Aplazado |
Failed |
F |
HONG KONG
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)
plus Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)
- Hong Kong (HKDSE) 4 Core
Subjects and Category A English Literature plus one
or more subjects from Categories A or C - at minimum Level 4
overall
See also
"British-based"
HUNGARY
Gimnaziumi Erettsegi
Bizonyitvany (Matura)
|
Score |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
5 |
jeles / kivalo |
excellent |
A |
|
4 |
jo |
good |
B |
|
3 |
kozepes |
average |
C |
|
2 |
elegseges |
satisfactory |
C |
|
1 |
elegtelen |
unsatisfactory
(failing) |
F |
ICELAND
Students prof from gymnasium
|
Iceland |
Equivalent |
|
10 |
A+ |
|
9 |
A |
|
8 |
B+/B |
|
7 |
C+/C |
|
6 |
C- |
|
5 |
D |
|
0-4 |
F |
INDIA
All India Senior School
Certificate awarded by CBSE/Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE
|
Ontario |
Indigenous |
CBSE Grade |
CISE Grade |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
60-100% (First Class) |
A1: Top 1/8 |
1 Pass with credit |
A+ |
|
80-100% |
60-100% (First Class) |
A2: Next 1/8 |
2 Pass with credit |
A |
|
70-79% |
50-59% (Second Class) |
B1: Next 1/8 |
3 Pass with credit |
B+ |
|
70-79% |
50-59% (Second Class) |
B2: Next 1/8 |
4 Pass with credit |
B |
|
70-79% |
50-59% (Second Class) |
C1: Next 1/8 |
5 Pass with credit |
B- |
|
60-69% |
35-49% (Pass Class) |
C2: Next 1/8 |
6 Pass with credit |
C |
|
60-69% |
35-49% (Pass Class) |
D1: Next 1/8 |
7 Pass |
C- |
|
0-59% |
Fail |
D2: Next 1/8 |
8 Pass |
D |
|
0-59% |
Fail |
E: Fail |
9 Fail |
F |
INDONESIA
Sekolah Menengah Atas (Senior Secondary Leaving Certificate)
|
Grade |
Equivalent |
|
9-10 |
A |
|
7-8 |
B |
|
5-6 |
C |
|
0-4 |
F |
IRAN
Diplom-Metevaseth (National High School Diploma) including
pre-university year
|
Points |
Equivalent |
|
17-20 |
A |
|
14-16.9 |
B |
|
12-13.9 |
C |
|
10-11.9 |
D |
IRAQ
Sixth Form Baccalauréat
IRELAND (NORTHERN)
see "BRITISH-BASED SYSTEMS"
IRELAND (REPUBLIC)
Leaving Certificate
National Certificate and National Diploma
|
Percentage |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
70-100% |
Distinction |
A |
|
60-69% |
Merit |
B |
|
40-59% |
Pass |
C |
|
0-39% |
Fail |
F |
ISLE OF MAN
See 'United Kingdom System'
ISRAEL
Bagrut or Mechina
|
Grades |
Remarks |
Equivalent |
|
95-100% |
Excellent |
A+ |
|
85-94% |
Very Good |
A |
|
75-84% |
Good |
B |
|
65-74% |
Almost Good |
C+ |
|
55-64% |
Satisfactory |
C |
|
45-54% |
Almost Satisfactory |
D |
|
0-44% |
Fail |
F |
ITALY
Diploma di Maturità or Diploma di Esame di Stato
|
Score |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
98-100 |
Excellent (rarely
awarded) |
A+ |
|
91-97 |
Very good |
A |
|
76-90 |
Good |
B |
|
60-75 |
Average |
C |
|
0-59 |
Failing |
F |
JAMAICA
See "CARIBBEAN SYSTEMS" and "BRITISH-BASED
SYSTEMS"
|
Ontario |
CEC, AP Examination
Grade |
Jamaica Grades |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
Grade I |
Grade I |
A |
|
77-79% |
Grade II |
Grade II |
B+ |
|
70-76% |
Grade III |
Grade II |
B |
|
60-69% |
Grade IV |
Grade III |
C |
|
50-59% |
Grade V |
Grade IV |
D |
|
0-49% |
Grade VI |
Grade V |
E |
|
Grade VII |
Grade VI |
F |
JAPAN
Kotogakko Sotsugyo
Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
|
Grade |
Equivalent |
|
5 |
A |
|
4 |
B |
|
3 |
C |
|
2 |
D |
|
1 (Failure) |
F |
JORDAN
Tawjihi (Grade 12 Comprehensive Secondary Education)
KAZAKHSTAN
| Letter Grade Equivalent | 4 point scale equivalent | Percentage | ECTS Grade | Equivalent |
| A | 4.0 | 95-100 | A | A |
| A- | 3.67 | 90-94 | A | A |
| B+ | 3.33 | 85-89 | B | B |
| B | 3.0 | 80-84 | C | B |
| B- | 2,67 | 75-79 | C | B |
| C+ | 2.33 | 70-74 | C | C |
| C | 2.0 | 65-69 | D | C |
| C- | 1.67 | 60-64 | D | C |
| D+ | 1.33 | 55-59 | D | C |
| D | 1.0 | 50-54 | E | C |
| F | 0 | 0-49 | FX, F | F |
KENYA
Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
|
Kenya Grade |
Grade Points |
Equivalent |
|
A |
12 |
A |
|
A- |
11 |
A |
|
B+ |
10 |
A |
|
B |
9 |
B+ |
|
B- |
8 |
B |
|
C+ |
7 |
C |
|
C |
6 |
C |
|
C- |
5 |
C |
|
D+ |
4 |
D |
|
D |
3 |
D |
|
D- |
2 |
D |
|
E |
1 |
F |
KIRIBATI
| Kiribati | Equivalent | |
| 1 | Excellent | A+ |
| 2 | Very good | A |
| 3 | Good | B+ |
| 4 | Highly satisfactory | B |
| 5 | Satisfactory | B |
| 6 | Sufficient | C+ |
| 7 | Fair | C |
| 8 | Fair | C |
| 9 | Fair | C |
KOREA, NORTH
First Year standing from
a recognized university
KOREA, SOUTH
Academic Upper Secondary School Certificate plus College
Scholastic Ability Test
|
Ontario |
KOREA |
KOREA |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
Su |
90-100% |
A |
|
70-79% |
Wu |
80-89% |
B |
|
60-69% |
Mi |
70-79% |
C |
|
50-59% |
Yang |
60-69% |
D |
|
49% or below |
Ga |
59% or less |
E |
KOSOVO
| Score | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 5 | shkelqyeshem | excellent | A |
| 4 | shume mire | very good | B+ |
| 3 | mire | good | B |
| 2 | mjaftueshem | sufficient | C |
| 1 | pamjaftueshem | insufficient | F |
KUWAIT
Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate)
|
Percentage |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
90-100% |
Excellent |
A |
|
80-89% |
Very Good |
B |
|
70-79% |
Good |
C |
|
60-69% |
Pass |
D |
|
0-59% |
Fail |
F |
LAOS
First Year standing from a recognized university
|
Indigenous Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
|
18-20 |
Tres Bien |
Excellent |
A+ |
|
16-17.9 |
Tres Bien |
Very good |
A |
|
14-15.9 |
Bien |
Good |
B |
|
12-13.99 |
Assez Bien |
Average |
C |
|
10-11.9 |
Passable |
Minimum Pass |
D |
|
9-10 |
Right to retake exam, if
passed, student advances; if not, the year is repeated.* |
F |
|
|
8-9 |
Right to retake the year
failed* |
F |
|
|
0-8 |
Automatic failure and
exclusion from counting* |
F |
|
*Jury rulings may create exceptions to these rules
LATVIA
| Indigenous Grade | Equivalent | |
| 10 | izcili | A |
| 9 | teicami | A |
| 8 | loti labi | A |
| 7 | labi | B |
| 6 | gandriz labi | C |
| 5 | viduveji | C |
| 4 | gandriz Viduveji | D |
| 1-3 | neapmierinosi | F |
LATIN AMERICAN-BASED
SYSTEM
Bachillerato/Bachiller
and if written University Entrance Exam
LEBANON
Baccalauréat II or First Year standing from a recognized university
|
Ontario |
LEBANON Description |
LEBANON Numeric
Scale |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
Tres bien |
16-20 |
A |
|
75-79% |
Bien |
14-15.9 |
B+ |
|
70-74% |
Assez Bien |
12-13.9 |
B- |
|
60-69% |
Passable |
10-11.9 |
C |
|
0-59% |
Ajourne |
0-9.9 |
F* |
LESOTHO
First Year standing from a recognized university
|
Number |
Grade |
Points |
Equivalent |
|
80-100 |
A |
5.0 |
A |
|
75-79 |
B+ |
4.5 |
B+ |
|
70-74 |
B |
4.0 |
B |
|
65-69 |
C+ |
3.5 |
C+ |
|
60-64 |
C |
3.0 |
C |
|
55-59 |
D+ |
2.5 |
D+ |
|
50-54 |
D |
2.0 |
D |
|
40-49 |
E |
1.0 |
F |
|
0-39 |
F |
0.0 |
F |
LIBERIA
| Indigenous Grade | Equivalent | |
| Grade 1 | Excellent | A+ |
| Grade 2 | Very Good | B+ |
| Grade 3 | Good | B+ |
| Grade 4,5,6 | Credit | C+ |
| Grade 7,8 | Pass | D+ |
| Grade 9 | Fail | F+ |
LIBYA
Libyan Secondary Education Certificate
Literary subjects
|
Grade |
Equivalent |
|
221-260 |
A |
|
195-220 |
B |
|
169-194 |
C |
|
130-168 |
D |
|
0-129 |
F |
Science subjects
|
Grade |
Equivalent |
|
280-330 |
A |
|
247-279 |
B |
|
214-246 |
C |
|
165-213 |
D |
|
0-164 |
F |
LIECHTENSTEIN
| Number | Equivalent |
| 6 | A |
| 5 | B |
| 4 | C |
| 3 | F |
| 2 | F |
| 1 | F |
LITHUANIA
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
|
Lithuania |
Equivalent |
||
|
9-10 |
puikiai, labai
gerai |
excellent, very
good |
A |
|
7-8 |
gerai, pakankamai |
good, highly
successful |
B |
|
4-6 |
patenkinamai |
satisfactory,
sufficient |
C |
|
1-3 |
neislaikyle |
insufficient, fail |
F |
LUXEMBOURG
Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes secondaires
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
50-60 |
Tres bien |
Very Good |
A |
|
40-49 |
Bien |
Good |
B |
|
30-39 |
Assez bien |
Satisfactory |
C |
|
20-29 |
insufficient |
Insufficient |
F |
|
10-19 |
F |
||
|
0-9 |
F |
MACEDONIA Secondary School Leaving Diploma plus University
Entrance Exam
|
Number |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
5 |
Excellent |
A |
|
4 |
Very Good |
B+ |
|
3 |
Good |
B |
|
2 |
Fair |
C |
|
1 |
Insufficient |
F |
|
The lowest passing grade at the secondary level is 2 |
||
MADAGASCAR
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
16-20 |
Tres bien |
Very good |
A |
|
14-15 |
Bien |
Good |
B+ |
|
12-13 |
Assez bien |
Good enough |
B |
|
10-11 |
Passable |
Passing |
C |
|
0-9 |
Ajourne |
Fail |
F |
MALAWI
Malawi School Certificate of Education plus University Entrance Exam
|
Number |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
1-2 |
Distinction |
A |
|
3-6 |
Credit |
B |
|
7-8 |
Pass |
C |
|
0-9 |
Fail |
F |
MALAYSIA
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia/MICSS Unified
Examination Certificate
|
Ontario |
MALAYSIA
Description |
MALAYSIA STMP |
MALAYSIA UEC |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
Distinction |
A(1), A(2) |
A(1), A(2) |
A |
|
70-79% |
Credit |
B(3), B(4) |
-- |
B+ |
|
70-79% |
Credit |
C(5), C(6) |
B(3), B(4) |
B |
|
60-69% |
Credit |
D(7), D(8) |
C(5), C(6) |
C |
|
50-59% |
Pass |
-- |
D(7), D(8) |
C-/D |
|
0-49% |
Fail |
E(9) |
E(9) |
F |
MALDIVES
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
MALI
Mali Baccalauréat
|
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
16-20 |
tres bien (rarely
awarded) |
A |
|
14-15 |
bien |
B+ |
|
12-13 |
assez bien |
B |
|
10-11 |
passable |
C |
|
8-9 |
mediocre |
D |
|
6-7 |
faible |
Fail |
|
3-5 |
tres faible |
Fail |
|
0-2 |
nul |
Fail |
MALTA
| Mark | Grade |
| 95-100% | A+ |
| 80-94% | A |
| 75-79% | B+ |
| 70-74% | B |
| 65-69% | C+ |
| 55-54% | D+ |
| 45-49% | D |
| 34-44% | CP - compensated pass |
| 0-33% | F |
MARSHALL ISLANDS
See 'United States System'
MAURITANIA
| Grade | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 16-20 | Tres bien | Very good | A |
| 14-15 | Bien | Good | B+ |
| 12-13 | Assex bien | God enough | B |
| 10-11 | Passable | Passing | C |
| 0-9 | Ajourne | Fail | F |
MAURITIUS
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate and GCE A-Levels
See also "BRITISH-BASED SYSTEMS"
MAYOTTE
| Grade | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 16-20 | Tres bien | Very good | A |
| 14-15 | Bien | Good | B+ |
| 12-13 | Assex bien | God enough | B |
| 10-11 | Passable | Passing | C |
| 0-9 | Ajourne | Fail | F |
MEXICO
Bachillerato
|
Ontario |
Mexico Grade |
Equivalent |
|
90-100% |
10 |
A+ |
|
80-89% |
9 |
A |
|
70-79% |
8 |
B |
|
60-69% |
6-7 |
C |
|
0-59% |
0-5 |
F |
MOLDOVA
Diploma de Bacalaureat
|
Number |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
10 |
Excelent |
Excellent |
A |
|
9 |
Foarte Bun |
Very Good |
B+ |
|
7-8 |
Bine |
Good |
B |
|
5-6 |
Satisfactor |
Satisfactory |
C |
|
1-4 |
Nesatisfactor |
Not Satisfactory |
F |
MONACO
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
16-20 |
Tres bien |
Very good |
A |
|
14-15 |
Bien |
Good |
B+ |
|
12-13 |
Assex bien |
God enough |
B |
|
10-11 |
Passable |
Passing |
C |
|
0-9 |
Ajourne |
Fail |
F |
MONGOLIA
Certificate of Complete Secondary Education
|
Grade |
Equivalent |
|
100-90 |
A |
|
89-80 |
B |
|
79-70 |
C |
|
69-60 |
D |
|
59 |
F |
MONTENEGRO
| Montenegro | Equivalent |
| 5 | A |
| 4 | B+ |
| 3 | B |
| 2 | C |
| 1 | F |
MOROCCO
Baccalauréat
|
Numeric |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
16-20 (80-100%) |
Tres Bien |
A |
|
14-15 (70-79%) |
Bien |
B |
|
12-13 (60-69%) |
Assez Bien |
C |
|
10-11 (50-59%) |
Passable |
D |
MOZAMBIQUE
Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias (Secondary School Leaving
Certificate)
|
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
19-20 |
Excellent |
A |
|
17-18 |
Very Good |
B |
|
14-16 |
Good |
C+ |
|
10-13 |
Pass |
C |
|
0-9 |
Fail |
F |
MYANMAR
First Year standing from a recognized university
|
Percentage |
Description |
Numeric Score |
Equivalent |
|
75-100% |
Excellent / Very
Good |
5 |
A |
|
50-74% |
Good |
4 |
B |
|
40-49% |
Average |
3 |
C |
|
30-39% |
Pass |
2 |
D |
|
0-29% |
Fail |
1 |
F |
NAMIBIA
First year standing from a recognized university or see also "BRITISH-BASED
SYSTEMS"
NAURU
| Grade | Description | Equivalent |
| 1 | Excellent | A+ |
| 2 | Very Good | A |
| 3 | Good | A |
| 4 | Highly Satisfactory | B+ |
| 5 | Satisfactory | B |
| 6 | Sufficient | C+ |
| 7-9 | Fair | C |
| 10+ | Fail | F |
NEPAL
University Proficiency
Certificate
|
Indigenous Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
60-100% |
First Division |
A |
|
45-49% |
Second Division |
B |
|
32-44% |
Third Division |
C |
|
0-31% |
Fail |
F |
NETHERLANDS
VWO Certificate
|
Numeric |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
10 |
Uitmuntend |
Excellent |
A |
|
9 |
Zeer Goed |
Very Good |
A |
|
8 |
Goed |
Good |
A |
|
7 |
Ruim Voldoende |
Amply Satisfactory |
B |
|
6 |
Voldoende |
Satisfactory |
C |
|
5 |
Bijna Voldoende |
Almost Satisfactory |
D |
|
4 |
Onvoldoende |
Insufficient |
F |
|
3 |
Gering |
Low |
F |
|
2 |
Slecht |
Bad |
F |
|
1 |
Zeer Slecht |
Very Bad |
F |
NETHERLAND ANTILLES
|
Numeric |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
10 |
Uitmuntend |
Excellent |
A |
|
9 |
Zeer Goed |
Very Good |
A |
|
8 |
Goed |
Good |
A |
|
7 |
Ruim Voldoende |
Amply Satisfactory |
B |
|
6 |
Voldoende |
Satisfactory |
C |
|
5 |
Bijna Voldoende |
Almost Satisfactory |
D |
|
4 |
Onvoldoende |
Insufficient |
F |
|
3 |
Gering |
Low |
F |
|
2 |
Slecht |
Bad |
F |
|
1 |
Zeer Slecht |
Very Bad |
F |
NEW ZEALAND Higher School Certificate and the University Entrance,
Bursaries and Scholarship Examination
New Zealand School Certificate
|
Letter |
Percent |
US |
|
A |
80-100 |
A |
|
B |
65-79 |
B |
|
C |
50-64 |
C |
|
D |
30-49 |
D |
|
E |
0-29 |
F |
New Zealand University
Entrance, Bursaries, and Scholarships Examinations
|
Letter |
Percent |
Equivalent |
|
A |
66-100 |
A |
|
B |
55-65 |
B |
|
C |
46-55 |
C |
|
D |
31-45 |
D |
|
E |
0-30 |
F |
NICARAGUA
First Year standing from a recognized university
|
Percentage |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
90-100 |
Excelente |
Excellent |
A |
|
80-89 |
Muy bueno |
Very good |
B |
|
70-79 |
Bueno |
Good |
C |
|
60-69 |
Regular |
Pass |
D |
|
0-59 |
Reprobado |
Fail |
F |
NIGER
| Grade | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 16-20 | Tres bien | Very good | A |
| 14-15 | Bien | Good | B+ |
| 12-13 | Assex bien | God enough | B |
| 10-11 | Passable | Passing | C |
| 0-9 | Ajourne | Fail | F |
NIGERIA
West African Senior Secondary Certificate (WSCC) with
the external examination (WAEC or NECO) results
|
Indigenous Grade |
Equivalent |
|
|
Grade 1 |
Excellent |
A+ |
|
Grade 2 |
Very Good |
B+ |
|
Grade 3 |
Good |
B+ |
|
Grade 4,5,6 |
Credit |
C+ |
|
Grade 7,8 |
Pass |
D+ |
|
Grade 9 |
Fail |
F+ |
NIUE
| Niue | Equivalent | |
| 1 | excellent | A+ |
| 2 | very good | A |
| 3 | good | B+ |
| 4 | highly satisfactory | B |
| 5 | satisfactory | B |
| 6 | sufficient | C+ |
| 7 | Fair | C |
| 8 | Fair | C |
| 9 | Fair | C |
NORWAY
Vitnemål Fra Videregående Skole
|
Numeric |
% of students |
Norwegian |
English |
Equivalent |
|
6 (seks) |
2.1 |
saerdeles
tilfredsstillende (s.tf.) |
Excellent |
A |
|
5 (fem) |
13.6 |
meget
tilfredsstillende (m.tf.) |
Very Good |
B |
|
4 (fire) |
24.3 |
tilfredsstillende (tf.) |
Satisfactory |
C+ |
|
3 (tre) |
27.3 |
noenlunde tilfredsstillende
(ng.tf.) |
Pass |
C |
|
2 (to) |
20.2 |
matelig (mat.) |
Barely Passing |
D |
|
1 (ett) |
9.6 |
ikke tilfredsstillende (ik.tf.) |
Failure |
F |
|
0 (null) |
2.9 |
- |
- |
F |
|
deltatt (delt.) |
Participated |
NG |
||
|
2 is the minimum passing grade |
||||
OMAN
Thanawiya Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or First year standing from a
recognized university
|
Ontario |
Oman |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
90-100% |
A |
|
70-79% |
80-89% |
B |
|
60-69% |
65-79% |
C |
|
50-59% |
50-64% |
D |
|
0-49% |
0-49% |
E, F |
PAKISTAN
Intermediate Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate
Percentage
Equivalent
60% and above (first class)
A
50-59% (second class)
B
35-49% (third or pass class)
C
0-34% (fail)
F
PALAU
See 'United States System'
PALESTINE NATIONAL AUTHORITY
Tawjihi or First Year standing from recognized university
PANAMA
Bachillerato or First Year standing from a recognized university
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Higher School Certificate
Papua New Guinea
Equivalent
1
Excellent
A+
2
Very good
A
3
Good
B+
4
Highly satisfactory
B
5
Satisfactory
B
6
Sufficient
C+
7
Fair
C
8
Fair
C
9
Fair
C
PARAGUAY
Bachillerato or First year standing from a recognized university
PERU
First year standing from a recognized university
Number
Description
Translation
Equivalent
15.0-20.0
Excelente
Excellent
A
13.0-14.9
Muy bueno
Very good
B+
12.0-12.9
Bueno
Good
B
11.0-11.9
Aprobado
Passing
C
0.0-10.9
Reprobado
Failure
F
PHILIPPINES
Second Year standing from a recognized university
Indigenous Grade
Equivalent
1.0
Excellent
95-100%
A+
1.1-1.5
Very Good
90-94%
A
1.6-2.4
Good
85-89%
B
2.5-2.9
Satisfactoru
80-84%
C
3
Pass
75-79%
C
4
Conditional Failure or Conditional Pass
70-74%
D
5
Failure
Below 70%
F
POLAND
Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Maturity Certificate)
PORTUGAL
Diploma de Ensino Secundário plus University Entrance Exam
| Number | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 18-20 | Muito Bom | Very Good | A |
| 14-17 | Bom | Good | B |
| 10-13 | Suficiente | Sufficient | C |
| 0-9 | Insuficiente | Insufficient | F |
PUERTO RICO
High School Graduation Diploma
See also "AMERICAN-BASED SYSTEMS"
QATAR
Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari
(Qatari General Secondary Education Certificate)
|
Percentage |
Equivalent |
|
85-100 |
A |
|
70-84 |
B |
|
55-69 |
C |
|
40-54 |
D |
|
0-39 |
F |
REUNION
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
16-20 |
Tres bien |
Very good |
A |
|
14-15 |
Bien |
Good |
B+ |
|
12-13 |
Assex bien |
God enough |
B |
|
10-11 |
Passable |
Passing |
C |
|
0-9 |
Ajourne |
Fail |
F |
ROMANIA
Diploma de Baccalaureat
RUSSIA
Attestat Srednem (polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii or equivalent
|
Numeric (for general
education) |
Russion (for higher
education) |
Translation |
Recommended US
Equivalent |
|
5 |
Otlichno |
Excellent |
A |
|
4 |
Khorosho |
Good |
B |
|
3 |
Udovletvoritel'no |
Satisfactory/Pass |
C |
|
- |
Zachet |
Pass |
Pass* |
|
2 |
Neudovletvoritel'no |
Unsatisfactory |
F |
RWANDA
Certificat des Humanités
|
Percentage |
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
85-100 |
11 A |
Excellent |
A |
|
80-84 |
10 A- |
A- |
|
|
75-79 |
9 B+ |
Very Good |
B+ |
|
70-74 |
8 B |
B |
|
|
65-69 |
7 B- |
B- |
|
|
60-64 |
6 C+ |
Merit |
C+ |
|
55-59 |
5 C |
C |
|
|
50-54 |
4 C- |
C- |
|
|
40-49 |
3, 2 D+, D |
Pass |
D+, D |
|
0-39 |
1, 2 F |
Fail |
F |
SAINT HELENA
See 'United Kingdom System'
SAMOA
| Grade | Description | Equivalent |
| 1 | Excellent standard of achievement | A+ |
| 2 | Very high standard of achievement | A |
| 3 | High standard of achievement | B+ |
| 4 | Good standard of achievement | B |
| 5 | Satisfactory standard of achievement | C+ |
| 6 | Adequate | C |
| 7 | Some achievement | C- |
| 8 | Lowe level of achievement | D |
| 9 | Little level of achievement | F |
SAO TOME
| Grade | Equivalent |
| 18-20 | A |
| 14-17 | B |
| 10-13 | C |
| 1-9 |
SAUDI ARABIA
Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)
Scientific track required for Science and SBE programs
Scientific or Literary track for Arts programs
|
Ontario |
Saudi Arabia per
AACRAO |
Saudi Arabia per
WES |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
85-100% |
90-100 |
A |
|
70-79% |
75-84% |
80-89 |
B |
|
60-69% |
65-74% |
70-79 |
C |
SCOTLAND
| Grade | Percentage | Equivalent |
| A | 70-100% | A |
| B | 60-69% | B |
| C | 50-59% | C |
| D | 0-49% | F |
SENEGAL
Baccalauréat
SERBIA
| Serbia | Equivalent |
| 5 | A |
| 4 | B+ |
| 3 | B |
| 2 | C |
| 1 | F |
SEYCHELLES
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/GCE O and A-Levels
See also "BRITISH-BASED SYSTEMS"
SIERRA LEONE
West African
Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination/GCE O and
A-Level Examinations
See also "BRITISH-BASED SYSTEMS"
SINGAPORE
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O and A-Level Examinations
|
Ontario |
SINGAPORE GCE H2
A-Level |
SINGAPORE GCE O-Level |
Equivalent |
|
80-100% |
A (70% and above) |
A1 (75% and above) |
A |
|
80-100% |
A (70% and above) |
A2 (70% and above) |
A |
|
70-79% |
B (65% and above) |
B3 (65% and above) |
B |
|
70-79% |
B (65% and above) |
B4 (60% and above) |
B |
|
60-69% |
C (60% and above) |
C5 (55% and above) |
C |
|
60-69% |
D (55% and above) |
C6 (50% and above) |
C- |
|
50-59% |
E (50% and above) |
D7 (45% and above) |
D+ |
|
50-59% |
S (40% and above) |
E8 (40% and above) |
D |
|
0-49% |
U (below 40%) |
F9 (below 40%) |
F |
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skúške (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
|
Grade |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
1 |
Excellent |
A |
|
2 |
Very good |
B |
|
3 |
Good |
C |
|
4 |
Pass |
D |
|
5 |
Fail |
F |
SLOVENIA
| Grade | Description | Translation | Equivalent |
| 5 | Odlicno | Excellent | A |
| 4 | Prav dobro | Very Good | B+ |
| 3 | Dobro | Good | B |
| 2 | Zadostno | Fair | C |
| 0-1 | Nezadostno | Insufficient | F |
SOMALIA
First Year standing from National University of Somalia or individual
consideration to high-scoring High School graduates
|
Grade |
Equivalent |
|
90-100% |
A |
|
80-89% |
B |
|
70-79% |
C+ |
|
60-69% |
C |
|
0-59% |
F |
SOUTH AFRICA
Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement
|
Score |
Percent |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
A / 6 |
80-100% |
Outstanding
achievement |
A |
|
B / 5 |
70-79% |
Meritorius
achievement |
B+ |
|
C / 4 |
60-69% |
Substantial
achievement |
B |
|
D / 3 |
50-59% |
Moderate
achievement |
C |
|
E / 2 |
40-49% |
Adequate
achievement |
D |
|
F / 1 |
0-39% |
Not achieved |
F |
SPAIN
Titulo de Bachillerato plus PAU
|
Spanish |
Abbreviation |
Translation |
Numeric |
Equivalent |
|
Sobresaliente |
SB |
Outstanding |
9-10 |
A |
|
Notable |
NT |
Very Good |
7-8.99 |
B+ |
|
Bien |
B |
Good |
6-6.99 |
B |
|
Aprobado |
AP |
Passing |
5-5.99 |
C |
|
Suspenso |
S / I |
Failed |
0-4.99 |
F |
SRI LANKA
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Levels
|
Percentage |
Letter |
Description |
Equivalent |
|
75-100% |
A |
Distinction |
A |
|
65-74% |
B |
Very good pass |
B+ |
|
55-64% |
C |
Credit |
B |
|
40-54% |
S |
Ordinary pass |
C |
|
0-39% |
F |
Fail |
F |
ST KITTS
See "CARIBBEAN SYSTEMS"
ST. LUCIA
See "CARIBBEAN
SYSTEMS"
ST. VINCENT
See "CARIBBEAN
SYSTEMS"
SUDAN
First Year standing from a recognized university
Post Secondary grading
scale
|
Indigenous Scale |
Equivalent |
|
80-100%, Division I |
A |
|
60-79%, Division II |
B |
|
40-59%, Division
III |
C |
|
0-39% |
F |
SURINAME
VWO Certificate
|
Grade |
Description |
Translation |
Equivalent |
|
10 |
Uitmuntend |
Excellent |
A |
|
9 |
Zeer Goed |
Very Good |
B+ |
|
8 |
Goed |
Good |
B |
|
7 |
Ruim Voldoende |
Quite Good |
C |
|
6 |
Voldoende |
Good |
C |
|
5 |
Bijna Voldoende |
Not quite
Satisfactory |
F |
|
4 |
Onvoldoende |
Unsatisfactory |
F |
|
3 |
Gering |
Low |
F |
|
2 |
Schlect |
Poor |
F |
|
1 |
Zeer Schlect |
Very Poor |
F |
SWAZILAND
First Year standing from a recognized university
University of Swaziland
|
Letter |

